Sleeping Beauty – Grown-Ups Only!
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Ultimate Adult Panto is back – and this year it’s the turn of Sleeping Beauty to get the Grown-Ups Only treatment!
Made to Measure Productions has been causing hilarious havoc around the UK since 2021 with their productions of Cinderella, Aladdin and Jack & the Beanstalk – now they’re back with a brand-new show for 2025!
Selling out theatres up and down the country, they have developed the perfect adult panto formula, causing tears of laughter nationwide!
But what exactly is a Grown-Ups Only panto? Well, if you’ve ever wondered what a pantomime cast would get up to if there were no children in the audience… then you’re halfway there! Absolutely anything could happen… and it probably will!
It’s full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty… okay, VERY naughty!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers, alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines, this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Early booking is highly recommended as the Grown-Ups Only Panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language, adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Tickets: £21
Age 16+
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain
2025-04-13 20:00 - 21:45 | The Neeld
Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there).
Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.
“She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency” Guardian
“Has the crowd in the palm of her hand’ The List
“Makes live comedy thrilling” Evening Standard
“I laughed all the way through and left inspired” Funny Women
Tickets: £19.50
Age: 14+
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes, including interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Live Comedy at the Neeld
2025-05-09 20:30 - 22:10 | The Neeld
Live Comedy at the Neeld is a stand-up comedy show with three comedians from television to entertain the wonderful people of Chippenham. So, who’s on?
Iszi Lawrence: “Equal measures silly and provocative… a deeply affable and engaging stage presence.” – Broadway Baby
Over the last 20 years, Iszi Lawrence has performed on stages all over the world. But she’s also hosted television shows on National Geographic, Apple TV, Netflix and Sky History. She can talk to you about pirates, female spies and World War Two. But she can also make you laugh.
Iszi Lawrence – YouTube
Julian Deane: “Deliciously twisted. A stream of seriously good gags. Quick, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines.” – The Guardian
Widely celebrated for his ingenious punchlines, Julian Deane is an award-winning British stand-up comedian and writer. Within a few years of starting stand-up comedy, he was named Best New Comedian by the Comedy Café in London and won the ITV Stand Up Hero and the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competitions.
Julian has appeared on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and supported Paul Chowdhry on a world tour, which included Wembley Arena. He is also an in-demand writer, with his credits including Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Unspun with Matt Forde (Dave) and Morgan Spurlock’s New Britannia (Sky Atlantic).
Julian Deane – YouTube
Patrick Monahan: “Patrick Monahan is thought-provoking and hilarious.” – The Mirror
You’ve seen him on Splash, Celebrity Squares, Let’s Dance for Comic Relief and other top telly, but it’s live onstage where Patrick truly shines. Expect plenty of playful audience interaction from the lovable Irish / Iranian Teessider.
Patrick Monahan – YouTube
Tickets: £20
Age: 15+
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Chippenham Live
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A brand new live stand-up comedy night seated in an event marquee in Monkton Park for one night only on Friday 27th June 2025 from 8pm – 10pm.

Four comedians including an MC
Over 18’s only
Bar with real ale and cider
Adults tickets £12 each
Concession and CAMRA member tickets £10 each
Limited tickets available due to marquee seating capacity.

Comedy writing (and performing?) - (14-18's) with Angie Belcher
2025-08-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Come along and work with: Angie Belcher – comedian and comedy writer
Come and learn the secrets to making people laugh. Discover your comedy style and how to use it in a fun and friendly workshop. In this session you will learn how to structure your own comedy scene and find your own natural comedy style to prepare you for writing your comedy scenes. If you’re happy to – you can then try and perform some of it in front of a very friendly audience – the group!
Session 1: 10 – 12pm
Pizza (provided) from 12 – 1pm
Session 2: 1-3pm
Angie is an award winning facilitator, coach and stand-up comedian who combines her love of creativity and personal development to help to inspire people to achieve their true potential. As a facilitator Angie trains, supports and encourages people to feel comfortable in being confident, passionate and authentic.

Improv Slams
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | The Old Road Tavern Barn, SN15 1JA
Second Thursday of the month
For those who have done some improvisation before or think it looks easy and want to join in the fun – our NEW improv slams are open to all over 18 who want to do short form improvisation games – possibly in front of an audience!
7.30 – 9pm – £12 drop in (£8 for 18-25’s)
Questions only, 3/5/7, stand up, sit down, lie down, puppets, questions only, statements only, emotional rollercoaster and many many more. It’s fast, fun and sometimes full of innuendo.
Held at a NEW VENUE – the lovely Old Road Tavern Barn on the side of the Old Road pub (back of the train station)
October 9th, November 13th, December 11th 2025.
See you there!

Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neeld
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown.
Join Alfie as he saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter, but this show certainly is.
‘Offbeat, revealing and very funny’ – You Magazine
‘Brilliantly funny… genuinely hilarious’ – David Mitchell
‘His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light’ – The Times
Tickets: £20.50
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, including 20 minute interval
Age: 14+
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Elvis in Blue Hawaii - a musical comedy (ages 8-108)
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“An unqualified success, absolutely brilliant night” Backyard Theatre, Watchet, Somerset
A musical comedy which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise!
Award-winning Elvis impersonator Ian Pollock (Best Sideburns: GlosVegas 2014) stars in his version of the classic Elvis film ‘Blue Hawaii’.
His long-time tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, is there to keep the show on the road… next stop: Vegas!
This hilarious musical comedy will have you in stitches and keep you laughing long into the night. Created by this brilliant duo, based in nearby Stroud, come along and allow yourselves to be well and truly entertained.
“Thank you for our amazing night. We are very happy indeed. Audience comments were fantastic, best show ever!” Teresa Ashmole, Port Enyon Village Hall
“I was the photographer at tonight’s fringe performance. Compelled to write a quick email just to say my face still hurts from smiling so hard and laughing so much. You are brilliant and the show is amazing. That was a wonderful end to a busy weekend!” Nick Spratling, Chippenham Fringe
Running Time 1 hr 30 mins (with interval)
Ticket price incl. booking fee: £10.50 – £15.50
Book now here.

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
20 years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.
★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best’ Time Out Melbourne
★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe… witty, warm, perfectly judged’ Telegraph
★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle
★★★★ ‘One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy’ The Times
★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent
Tickets: £24.25
Age Restrictions: 14+
Duration: 110 minutes including 20 minute interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Cinderella - Grown-Ups Only!
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back–and this year it’s the turn of Cinderella to get the ‘Grown-Ups Only ’treatment!
Made to Measure Productions has been causing hilarious havoc around the UK since 2021 with their productions of Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk & Sleeping Beauty – now they’re back with a brand-new show for their fifth anniversary tour! Selling out theatres up and down the country, they have developed the perfect adult panto formula, causing tears of laughter and soaked-through theatre seats nationwide! If you’ve ever wondered what a pantomime cast would get up to if there were no children in the audience…then you’re half way there! It’s full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs, more adlib than script and audience participation, creating a performance that’s hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…VERY naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Early booking is highly recommended as Grown-Ups Only panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language, adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Tickets: £22.25
Age Restrictions: 16+
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Chippenham Laughter Lab
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Neeld
The Laughter Lab presents…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night in the heart of Chippenham. The Laughter Lab is bringing its hugely popular comedy club experience to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, and we’re kicking things off in style with a fantastic opening show on Friday 26th June 2026.
Headlining the very first Chippenham Comedy Club is the brilliant Simon Evans. A master of sharp, intelligent stand-up, Simon is one of the UK’s most respected comedians, known for his appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and as a regular voice on BBC Radio 4. With his razor-sharp wit and perfectly crafted punchlines, he’s the perfect act to launch what promises to be an unforgettable new comedy night for the town.
Hosting the evening will be the hugely likeable Justin Panks, guiding the audience through the night and keeping the laughs rolling between acts. The line-up will also feature a top supporting comedian, completing a brilliant bill of live stand-up.
Chippenham Comedy Club is a mixed-bill comedy night, which means you’ll experience several professional comedians performing shorter sets across the evening rather than one long show. Expect a lively night packed with big laughs, different styles of comedy, and the electric atmosphere that only live stand-up can deliver. Our MC warms up the room, introduces each act, and keeps the energy high throughout the night, building towards a headline set from one of the UK’s top touring comedians.
This launch show is the beginning of something special, a brand new comedy club bringing some of the very best comedians in the country to Chippenham.
Line-up subject to change.
Tickets: £22.50
Age Restrictions: 18+ (16+ if accompanied by an adult)
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.
There are some amazing local spots to dine at before the performance, so why not treat yourself to a delicious pre-show meal? The Angel Hotel is offering 20% off food only* for guests attending shows at The Neeld. Simply present your ticket for that day’s performance to the staff at The Angel and they will apply the 20% discount*.
*Offer applies to the main restaurant menu, excluding drinks.

Eric & Ern
2026-12-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neeld
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre, The Production Garden, and Cube Room Productions presents an evening of ERIC & ERN with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit ERIC & LITTLE ERN.
This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80!
A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! Celebrating the Centenary year of the nation’s favourite comedy legends Morecambe & Wise!
From Greig’s Piano concerto to Mr Memory, it’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches.
This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly to watch those fantastic Christmas specials.
You’ll feel you’ve experienced the real thing and been taken back to a world of sunshine and laughter.
As seen on The One show BBC1 and The Alan Titchmarsh Show ITV.
