One Chippenham

Little Voices - Drama & Singing
2025-03-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-01 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
We’re SO excited to be welcoming lots of new pupils, tutors, and schools to Little Voices this year – 2025 is going to be BIGGER and better than ever!
We have recently launched at Pewsham Community Centre on Tuesdays, term time and have a selection of lessons available for ages 4-18yrs (school age)
We would love to welcome you along to join us for a free trial lesson, and for us to be a big part of Pewsham community – helping children find their voices, learn new skills and make new friends, having fun along the way.
Holiday workshops may be in the offing too if weekly lessons don’t suit your current timetables.

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2025-03-20 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-01 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 10:40 and 3 more dates | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2025-03-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-04-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-04-10 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-04-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-04-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-05-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 11:45 and 2 more dates | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Drama improvisation 18+
2025-03-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Monday’s at the Cause Arts Centre 7-9pm
Improvisation Workshops delivered by Laura.
If you’re interested but not sure what it is – just come and watch a session and have a cup of tea!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to mess about, play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun while learning how to think on the spot, make up scenes and not be restricted by the script.
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style. Some of our short form games are like ‘Who’s line is it anyway’ if you’re old enough to remember that!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just come and watch a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.

Basic introduction, get to know each other, ground rules for improv and how to let your brain avoid filtering (too much)
Introduction to creating characters to use in scenes – emphasis on the physical. Levels of performance style – 1-10
Further character development – using the voice to compliment the physical. Tone, pitch, accent. Introducing costume for characters.
How to respond to offers and add value to a scene. Can we develop a plot using the people that we have found?
What do we need to do to become more believable? What clues can other actors give each other when in an improvised scene?
Feedback – audience to watch. Teens invited to join us.

£65 for 5 week blocks
Block 1 – Monday January 6th and 20th, Feb 3rd, March 3rd and 17th
Block 2 – Monday April 7th, May 19th, June 2nd and 16th July 7th.
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £10 – drop in on second Thursday of the month if you can’t commit to blocks and want to do short form only. January 9th, Feb 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th. No booking needed)

Chippenham Youth Theatre present: Goodnight Mister Tom
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
In a heartwarming and poignant adaptation of Michelle Magorian’s beloved novel, Chippenham Youth Theatre brings Goodnight Mister Tom to life on stage. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this moving production tells the story of young William Beech, an evacuee from London, who is sent to the countryside to escape The Blitz. There, he finds an unexpected home with the reclusive but kind-hearted Tom Oakley. As their bond grows, William discovers friendship, love, and a sense of belonging he has never known before.
This special performance marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, celebrating the resilience and courage of those who lived through the war. With a talented young cast, evocative staging, and a story that continues to resonate across generations, Goodnight Mister Tom is a powerful tribute to the enduring spirit of hope and kindness in times of adversity.
Please note – some scenes may be upsetting to young audiences. Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: Standard £15.00 / Concessions £12.00
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.

Shooting Roots Youth Folk Arts Workshops
2025-05-24 13:00 - 20:00 | Masonic Hall, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally-renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people.
There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival’s main community stage on Monday.
Expect songs, harmonies, devising ridiculous plots, tableaus, games, music, and a chance to meet new friends. All take place at the Masonic Hall in Emery Lane, the YOUTH HUB for the festival weekend.
Local (all SN postcodes, plus BA14 and BA15) 11-17 year olds can access each Shooting Roots workshop for just £3 on the door. Or £20 for all sessions if a wristband is purchased from Chippenham Folk Festival box office.
More details here
