ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 19:30 - 20:40 (Europe/London) | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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+

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.
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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

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

'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

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.
#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

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

Clare’s Circus
2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

'Write Around the Museum', Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Explore objects in the galleries through the words of the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group as they celebrate the end of their latest project ‘Write around the Museum’.
Over the past six month the group, led by local writer and theatre-maker Ruth Hill, have been writing, right around the museum! Visit the galleries and hear a live or recorded reading of their work while viewing the objects and displays that have provided the inspiration.
A live reading of at least one of the works will take place on the hour from 11am to 3pm. All works produced will be available as recordings which can be heard throughout the day.

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

Chippenham Community Mural
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:30 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Love to draw? Come and make your mark on our very own COMMUNITY MURAL.
Hosted by local artist Kirsty Jones, it’s time to pick up a pen and design your very own piece of tile art to add to the collection
The mural is something for the local community to enjoy for years to come, forming part of this year’s Chippenham Fringe February.
We’ll be situated at The Buttercross on Sat 24th between the hours of 10:00 and 16:30.
All welcome, we suggest artists are over 4 years old (due to the use of permanent markers!
Come and get involved and become a part of Chippenham’s history!
#Chippenham #FringeFeb #GetInvolved #WhatsOn #Community #Art #Design

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.

The REAL nursery rhymes and songs - toddler to KS1, Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down!
Most people know that Ring O’Roses is actually about the plague rather than just being a children’s song or game. But what’s hiding in the words of Jack and Jill? Or Goosey Goosey Gander? And how does it relate to Chippenham?
Join Lucy Whitfield with your young family for a fun play, craft and song session based on old nursery rhymes in the History Centre’s dedicated education room.
Kids will enjoy exploring these fun tongue-pleasers at face value, while their grown-ups can explore the meanings of these centuries-old words a little bit deeper.

Drop in and drop out as you please – it’s totally free (donations always welcome).
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

Drink and Draw at 31.Co.work, Fringe Feb
2024-02-23 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham! A NEW drop in event for all you budding artists.
We’re launching a social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle piece, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting some drawings done. No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired, informally. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
This is the launch night but we hope to run this once a month if there’s enough interest. We might even create new groups or more events once we’ve got together to chat and draw.

For ages 18+
From 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Tickets bookable 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

Instant Wit! The Quick-Fire Comedy Improvisation Show
2024-02-23 19:00 - 20:45 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!
‘A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!’ Hackney Gazette.
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun. Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes.
Running for over 10 years. A well developed & successful format with an established & loyal following. Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC for the fifth year – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in our town.
For audiences aged 12+ – BRING THE TEENS!
Event details:

Doors Open at 6.00pm
Performance starts at 7.00pm and runs until 8.45pm
Tickets range from £6-12 (+ booking fee)
Book your tickets 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

Fringe Feb at The Neeld
2023-02-26 18:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld and Riverbank Studios, Chippenham present three amazing homegrown acts, celebrating Chippenham’s up-and-coming music scene.
Boston Green were Nibley Festival slot winners in last year’s Take The Stage competition and recently released their self-titled debut on Spotify and Apple Music.
They will be joined by Intermission, and fellow Take The Stage 2022 finalist Meg.
This event is part of Chippenham Fringe February – follow the Fringe Feb Facebook page for info on all of the events happening.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Instant Wit - The quick fire comedy improvisation show
2023-02-25 20:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun.
Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes. For audiences aged 12+.

‘Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!‘ Hackney Gazette

‘Instant Wit are a team of very funny people who produce a professional, very funny show.’

Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in Chippenham

Bag your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone-arts-cic

Hairy Stars
2023-02-25 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Hunting for hairy stars in the Messy Kitchen of the Sun.

What is a hairy star and where would I find one?
What has it got to do with your hairdresser and a bottle of ketchup?
Are we really all just stardust?
Did the world’s oceans fall from the sky and why is the Sun a messy cook?

Join Paul to find out how the solar system formed, how we know and where the ice in a G&T really comes from.
Warning! This show contains exciting experiments and fascinating facts!
This Fringe Feb event has been made possible with support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
Tickets: Pay What You Can £6 | £4 | £2
Age: 14+
Duration: approx. 50 minutes no interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

The Wild Escape Takeover Day
2023-02-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us as we start our Wild Escape adventure inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, now part of the museum collection, with family friendly creative sessions.
Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth. Imagine the moths escape back to its natural habitat and help it by creating it some crafty camouflage.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30.
We’re excited to be part of The Wild Escape, a major new project led by Art Fund uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity. Find out more:
artfund.org/thewildescape

Yesterday's Story CIC presents Queen Mary 1
2023-02-25 10:00 | Chippenham Town Centre
This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday’s Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023.
Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan – The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, be entertained and experience local history which still has an impact on Chippenham residents today.
Saturday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 3pm in Borough Parade
Sunday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 2pm at Borough Parade
Yesterday’s Story CIC aims to tell stories from the past, by bringing them to life through arts, culture and live events.
Funding support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Fringe Feb Megashow Weekender
2023-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Big two-dayer music event at the Old Road Tavern with Oxygen Thief, Qariaq, Kate Lomas, Ravetank, Just Parsons, Mac Lloyd, Harmony Asia, Lucky Number Seven, Phreakers, Peter You’re a Pirate?, Lonely Daughter, Lloyd Edwards, Kirsty Clinch, and the mysterious MASCARPONE, plus DJ sets from Poor Mans Friend Records.
Pay what you can – £5 suggestion.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Cause Music Cafe
2023-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of great music and fun from 5 different lineups in relaxed cafe atmosphere with full bar.

The Lyric Walk
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13
Hidden in the main streets of Chippenham are 29 snatches of lyrics, from across the decades…
Some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk passed every day.
The more you can find; the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize: £50 worth of vouchers!
Free to enter.
Answer sheets available soon on the Chippenham Fringe February website, Chippenham Museum or Cousin Norman’s.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Transformation – a virtual fashion show and making tutorial
2021-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
‘Transformation’ is a short film that shows a week in the life of an ordinary girl as she transforms 7 different materials, using different techniques to create 7 unique looks, visiting 7 different places. The garments have been made using a range of up-cycled materials and have been individually decorated by talented local artists and crafts people.
There is a look-book and programme available to accompany the short film, which enables you to take a closer look at their beautiful work. Then take part in the live, making tutorial with Refashion My Town which will give you the opportunity to sew one of the garments yourself. The tutorial is suitable for all skill levels and there will be a Q&A at the end of the session. The pattern instructions are available to download when you book your free place for event here.

Note: We advise that you download the pattern prior to event, so we can help clarify anything that may be unclear during the workshop.
Refashion My Town promotes the reuse and up-cycling of clothing and fabric amongst young people in the area, to reduce the impact of fast fashion on our environment.
*This event is part of the Fringe Feb Festival, sponsored by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Transformation - a virtual fashion show and making tutorial
2021-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Make Your Own Filters Photography Workshop with The Photo Club
2021-03-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Online
Let’s get creative and make our own photography filters with household goods. During this workshop, we will cover how to create fantastic photographs using DIY filters.
The workshop is aimed at ages 7-19 years old. Don’t be put off by the age gap, tasks and challenges are adjusted depending on age and skill level. You don’t need a fancy camera for this workshop, anything that has the ability to take a photograph will work great. Eg: Phone, Tablet, compact camera, SLR. During this workshop, you will take part in interactive games and challenges. By the end of the workshop, you will have made your very own DIY filters and learnt how to use them effectively.
The workshop is split up into 3 parts. Part 1: introduction, game, photography challenge and task explained. Part 2: Make your DIY filters and complete the task in your home. Part 3: join the group to show off our photographs and DIY filters.
Book your place on the workshop here.This workshop is funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity as part of the Fringe Feb Festival.

What’s Your Grumble?
2021-03-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual event
The Dept of Complaints is delighted to present: What’s Your Grumble? The gameshow that celebrates our national pass-time – GRUMBLING!
This special online episode is all about CHIPPENHAM and is based on real life data collected from our grumble survey. If you haven’t completed a survey yet please do then your grumbles will be included.
Remember, a grumble aired is a grumble shared and grumblers are the ones who care.
Book your FREE ticket now!

Adult Beginners Phone Photography Workshop
2021-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Are you interested in taking professional looking photographs from your smart phone? Join Kez from The Photo Club as she shows you how to get the most from your smart phone camera. Learn tips and tricks to take more creative and meaningful photographs. Each phone is different so we will cover what features you have on your phone and how to use them. Some of these include, focus, panorama, monochrome, light painting, documents, portrait, night and flash.
After the workshop you will be able to put your skills into action whether that be taking photographs of your family, pets or beautiful landscapes you walk to. The workshop is an interactive workshop, meaning you will have to leave your computer and test out a certain features or techniques with a photography challenge. Don’t worry you can do this from the room you are in. If you would like to be prepared, gather some things to photograph and try to be in a well lit room.
Before the course please find out the make and model of your phone, this will help Kez during the workshop if she needs to help you locate a hidden feature.
Book your place on the workshop here. This workshop is funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity as part of the Fringe Feb Festival. Please note to get this workshop FREE you must be a resident of Chippenham, Wiltshire.
