One Chippenham

Clare’s Circus
2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
An hour and a half of circus skills suitable for everyone! Yep – all ages and abilities, bring the whole family.
We can get you started with the basics or expand your repertoire of tricks and a few games might be thrown in as well.
This is a ‘have ago’ session with a combination of individual help throughout and short tutorials at specific times.
Juggling, plate spinning, poi, diabolo, flower stick, tight wire, rolla bola, stilt walking (bucket, hold on and sky runner. Ribbons, hats and a selection of games will be brought for little ones & children who may not fancy joining in.
The workshop will be run by Clare Evans (based locally) who learned to juggle at 16, discovered a weekly workshop in London and went on to train at the National centre for Circus Arts (Circus Space) and has been teaching and performing for the past 30 odd years.Following the Circus session there will be a free balloon modelling session outside: Dogs on leads, flower bracelets, dinosaurs, princess crowns, crocodiles and lots more.

£3 tickets
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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Baby Boogie & Toddler Tango
2024-02-24 13:00 - 13:45 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Rock The Tots, Chippenham Fringe February and Melt Productions Present…BABY BOOGIE & TODDLER TANGO

Local favourites ‘Rock The Tots’ have put together a special set about animals, with fun pop songs you’ll know and love. Fancy a boogie to ‘Crocodile Rock’ anyone? With instruments, bubbles and puppets – as well as quality live music – you and your baby &/or toddler will have a blast!

BABY BOOGIE:

13:00 – 13:45 Saturday 24th Feb
King Alfred Hall
£3 Suggested donation
Book tickets in advance here.

TODDLER TANGO:

12:00 – 12:45 Sunday 25th Feb
King Alfred Hall
Suggested donation £3
Suitable for toddlers aged 2-3 years old
Book tickets in advance here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Hidden Canvases - 'Street Art and the City' A talk by Doug Gillen
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
There’s more to the world of street art than Banksy – Hidden Canvases is a beginner’s guide to the biggest art movement since pop art.
Doug Gillen is the man behind Fifth Wall TV, a London based production channel, and digital platform that investigates all aspects of graffiti and street art. Originally from Scotland. He created Fifth Wall TV six years ago, and he’s been filming and talking about the world of street art and graffiti ever since. From train writing in New York to interactive technology that brings murals to life, the concept of un-commissioned public art is a very different beast to that which it once was.
Hidden Canvases explores the key stages in street art’s growth examining the different elements and styles that comprise the scene with no rules.
From the international superstars to the local underground heroes you’re guaranteed to leave knowing your Invader from your Aryz and who knows – you might even start looking at the world a little differently.
Brought to you by The Arts Society Kington Langley – part of The Arts Society.

Platinum Hall, (please note that the Hall is on the first floor)
Talk is 1 hour 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Tickets: £5 (+ booking fee)
Suggested age 14+
Under 18’s free
Book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Let's build LEGO Chippenham! Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
We’re calling on children, families, creatives and anyone who loves Lego to come and help us build a version of Chippenham marketplace as it was in 1886.
Got a hankering to have a go at making the Yelde Hall? Always fancied trying to recreate the Angel Hotel or wanted to construct the Buttercross?
Based in the History Centre’s education room with local historian Lucy Whitfield, we’ve got a huge detailed map to work from, loads of photographs of the buildings, and tons of enthusiasm – but we also need you and your building skills to try to create the centre of town as it once was. But, accuracy isn’t the most important thing, and we don’t mind if your version of the Old Palace (now Chippenham Museum) is green and blue and has extra turrets – it’s coming and having a go that counts.
We’ll also take all donations of Lego for our attempt, both in the run up to the event and even on the day – bring them to WSHC reception, or Chippenham Library. All donations will be given to Chippenham Library’s Lego Club after we’ve finished creating our masterpiece.

Open to all but aimed at Key Stages 1 & 2
Free tickets available – please book here
Free parking

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
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'Steppin' Thru Time', Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | The Yelde Hall
Mary Lou Revue, a vintage song and dance duo presents ‘Steppin’ Thru Time’; a celebration of music and stars from the 1930s through to the 1970s.

The show, featuring classic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Tom Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and the Mammas and Papas, will have you tapping your toes and singing along.
With timeless melodies and nifty dance moves, there’s something for all ages. Guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a song in your heart.

Doors Open 2.30pm, with the performance running from 3-4pm
Tickets £5 (+ booking fee)
Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chippenhamchat/t-earxvzy

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

The Rosellys at The Rivo Lounge, Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 16:30 - 18:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Calling all fans of original Country and Americana – the Rosellys will be performing upstairs at The Rivo Lounge with beautiful harmonies and an array of instruments, including pedal guitar.
The Rosellys are a 5-piece British-Americana band with a love for alternative country music, The Rosellys draw influence from artists like James Taylor, Chris Stapleton and Alison Krauss to name a few.
The family-led band is not short of musical talent, with vocals, guitar, banjo, drums, keys, fiddle, peddle steel, accordian and bass all accounted for.
“Production is top-dollar and this is a band full of taste and talent, an outfit with a firm grip and grasp of the modern country scene” (Music News Nashville)
“The Rosellys displayed boundless energy” (American UK Live Review, 2023)
“Capturing the essence of country, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlantic roots fusion” (R2 Magazine)
“The Rosellys blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and US alongside well pitched bass, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle to create a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana” (Nashville Over Here)

4:30PM – 6:30PM upstairs at The Rivo Lounge
£5.00 (+booking fee)
Discounted tickets for ages 18-29yr olds
Book your tickets in advance here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Fringe Feb Megashow by Vamos Promotions
2024-02-24 18:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
The MEGASHOW is back!! Vamos Promotions present… The Chippenham Fringe February MEGA SHOW!

Taking place at the Old Road Tavern on Saturday 24th Feb. Check out all the awesome acts they have playing and be sure to head on over to the pub!

SHARPIE on at 6pm then alternating stages every half hour.

In the BARN:

SHARPIE
MISS KILL
QARIAQ
CRACKED MACHINE
MOSAIC

In the PUB:

THE REAL CHEESEMAKERS (acoustic)
CHARLTON LANE
HARMONY
CHEWS LIFE

FREE ENTRY thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, with Melt Productions and One Chippenham.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvent

Daft Laffs - A night of comedy greats, Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Join us for a night of top class stand-up comedy from some of the hottest comedians to grace the comedy circuit!
‘Daft Laffs’ brings together a diverse range of comedians to celebrate the weird and wonderful world that we all call home. From observational humour to downright silliness, we have carefully curated a line up with something for everyone to enjoy!
Hosted by Chippenham Comedy Club legend Wil Hodgson, ‘Daft Laffs’ has been produced by Melt Productions as part of Chippenham Fringe February.
With brilliant comedians Spencer Jones, Priya Hall, Abi Clarke and Sophie Duker!
Spencer Jones has been nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award twice, has Bafta Nominations, Created The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, appeared in Ted Lasso, Upstart Crow, Mr Winner, Big Babies. ”Spencers chaotic live act is aways visual and musical’ – The Guardian
Priya Hall is a stand up comedian and writer. She has featured on  Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), BBC  Presents:  Stand up for Live Comedy (BBC One & Three), Live From Aberystwyth Pier (BBC One Wales and BBC Radio Wales), Fred At The Stand (BBC Radio 4), Machynlleth Comedy Showcase (BBC Radio Wales), Stand Yp (S4C). She was a semi-finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2021.
She has written on the revival of the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
Abi Clarke is a stand-up comedian and presenter from Bristol who took to the internet in 2020 due to lockdown and achieved remarkable success. In her first year online, she amassed over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, and now boasts a large following of 367k followers on Instagram, 893k followers on TikTok and 590k subscribers on YouTube. Abi was named as one of the eleven comedy stars of the internet by The Independent, and has had her viral sketches shared by the likes of E! News, Buzzfeed, LadBible, Good Morning Britain, and BBC One.
Sophie Duker is a comedian and writer whose Edinburgh Fringe Show, Venus, saw her nominated for the Best Newcomer award and gained critical acclaim and five star reviews, leading to a two week sold out run at Soho Theatre.
Sophie is a regular guest on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2). She has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC2), Mock the Week (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) and Hypothetical (Dave). Sophie is the winner of the 13th series of Taskmaster (Channel 4).

For ages 18+
Doors Open at 7:30PM
Book tickets in advance here to avoid disappointment

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Rent the musical! Excerpts from the show at Wine Monkey
2024-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Catch excerpts from the upcoming musical Rent, performed by the fabulous cast of the Maple Theatre Company—experience the essence of ‘La Vie Boheme!’ A sneak peak before the full production at the Rondo Theatre, Bath, 13-16 March.
Wine Monkey opening hours as usual. First come, first served; no table bookings are being accepted for this event.
The Chippenham Fringe Feb Festival kicks off from Friday 23rd until Sunday 25th February packed with a diverse range of entertaining events for all ages across Chippenham. Highlights include comedy shows, live music performances, an art exhibition, interactive workshops, and family-friendly activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy – with affordable entry fees or free! Details and the full programme can be found here https://onechippenham.org.uk/fringefeb/.
Suitable for 18+

SPACE ROCKS: Mini Mission
2024-02-25 13:30 - 14:00
You are in mission control, monitoring the re-entry of the space probe FringeFeb, which is returning from the edge of the solar system. Will the probe return safely? What will you find when you open it? Has it brought back alien life?
Join space communicator and ESERO-uk Space Ambassador Paul Hill, and explore space. Get involved in a hands-on, interactive show which brings space science to your fingertips.
Family theatre
FREE EVENT
1.30-2pm at The Buttercross (in case of wet weather indoors location TBC)
3-3.30pm at Waterstones

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvent

aKa Dance Theatre present Shed-ache, Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Be prepared to be blown away by aKa’s brand new family friendly show which is bright and sunny!
Today’s forecast includes brisk boogying, severe silliness and spells of confetti showers.With extreme movement travelling in all directions, we predict joy spreading across large areas.
You’ll need to hold on to your hats, as we foresee a high chance of slapstick, with all predictions pointing towards it raining snacks and socks.
Unpredictable and unusual conditions prompt us to travel hand in hand as we join together to soak up the silly.
With 100% chance of laughter you’ll be reminded of the importance of embracing experiences whatever the weather.

Aimed at 3-8yrs but older and younger children very welcome
Tickets – on the door £5-7, but pre-book in advance for £5 here

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 19:30 - 20:40 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Spitz & Co presents – ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII!
Determined to give Oscar-nominated Austin Butler a run for his money, award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve stars in his own 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!
A musical which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise! Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction, plus all your favourite Elvis songs.
From the creators of “Gloriator”, “Glorilla’, and “Les Gloriables”.
Original, witty and great fun! An appreciative Chedworth audience once again filled our Village Hall with hoots of laughter. Spitz & Co have done it again(Event organiser)
An absolutely brlliant show!!! I laughed until I cried!!! (Audience member)
Devised and performed by Susie Donkin and Joe Reeve. Directed by Greg Banks , Angus Barr and Rina Vergano. Designed by Sue Condie.
Tickets

£6-£14.00 on the door
Booked in advance all tickets £6 – available to book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents
