Shooting Roots: Drama workshop
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the drama workshops, there’ll be games like Splat, Danish Clapping, Frog on a Log and Zip Zap Boing, and the chance to create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes – the zanier the better. At similar workshops at Sidmouth Folk Festival, aliens invaded and were taught to morris dance – so literally anything could happen at Chippenham.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Little Voices presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 | The Neeld
Little Voices presents…
Revolting children are taking over The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this May Half Term as Little Voices proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr.!
Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and the award-winning stage sensation Matilda The Musical, this high-energy junior production is packed with bigger-than-big characters, catchy songs and a whole lot of mischief.
Join brilliant, book-loving Matilda as she discovers her extraordinary powers and stands up to the terrifying Miss Trunchbull in a story bursting with courage, imagination and heart. With sharp wit, showstopping numbers and the incredible young talent of Little Voices lighting up the stage, it’s a feel-good theatrical treat for the whole family.
Choose your side and cheer them on — Team Matilda performs on Saturday and Team Bruce takes to the stage on Sunday — giving you two chances to experience the magic! Book your tickets now for a marvellously mischievous May Half Term at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre. 🎭✨
Tickets: Standard (Flat Seating £15 | Tiered Seating £18) | Concession £10 (Under 12s)
Age Restrictions: None
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.

Youth Acting Improvisation
2026-06-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
For ages 12+
You can do art and design or acting improvisation
Delivered in 10 week blocks
Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 3: April 15th – May 13th / June 3rd – July 1st 2026
We won’t be doing shows in this session, but honing our improvisation skills and maybe doing a gig to a paying audience, for those who want to take this leap. If you’re keen and able, you’ll be asked to join our Saturday Theatre Company to work with the adults.
Taught by professional actor Rebecca Osborne. Come along and learn how to think on your feet, respond and listen and make up scenes using just your brilliant mind and spontaneous ideas.
Do the first session before paying if you like – just click ‘Book Now’ above and choose ‘Trial Session’.
Subsidised by Wiltshire Councils Chippenham Area board . Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to fully support those attending.
With huge thanks.

Rag & Bone Youth Theatre (Re Launch)
2026-06-03 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-10 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-17 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-24 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-07-01 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-09-09 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-09-16 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-09-23 19:15 - 20:45 and 5 more dates | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Our Youth Theatre is BACK ! And we’re going to get PHYSICAL!!
How it works and what we make will depend on your brilliant ideas and immense talent.
For ages 13-20
It’ll be led by Physical Theatre practitioners and CIC Directors Tamsin and Laura.
In the past we’ve re-worked traditional stories with our own unique twist, but we might make something original. It’s totally up to you.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes that you can move easily in as we will be moving a lot every week.
PERFORMANCE 25th November.
£55 for the whole project or £3 per week with huge thanks to the Wiltshire Community Foundation.
St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1PS

Rag & Bone Youth Theatre (Re Launch)
2026-06-03 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-10 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-17 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-24 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-07-01 19:15 - 20:45 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Rag & Bone Youth Theatre is BACK! And we’re going to get PHYSICAL!!
How it works and what we make will depend on your brilliant ideas and immense talent.
For ages 13-20
It’ll be led by Physical Theatre practitioners and CIC Directors Tamsin and Laura.
In the past we’ve re-worked traditional stories with our own unique twist, but we might make something original. It’s totally up to you.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes that you can move easily in as we will be moving a lot every week.
PERFORMANCE 25th November
£55 for the whole project or £3 per week with huge thanks to the Wiltshire Community Foundation.
St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1PS

CLOGettes presents Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Make a splash at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this June as the fantastic CLOGettes dive under the sea with Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr.!
Based on the much-loved film Finding Nemo from Pixar Animation Studios, this fin-tastic junior musical is bursting with colour, energy and oceans of fun.
Join Nemo, Marlin and the unforgettable Dory on an epic underwater adventure packed with catchy songs, larger-than-life sea creatures and plenty of laughs along the way. From the sparkling coral reef to the big blue beyond, this heartwarming tale of bravery, friendship and family is brought to life by the incredible young talent of the CLOGettes.
With dazzling costumes, splashy choreography and feel-good tunes that will have you humming all the way home, this is the perfect family treat to kick off the summer. Don’t be shellfish — book your tickets early and get ready for a whale of a time at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre!
Tickets: Standard (flat seating) £12 + booking fee | Standard (tiered seating) £15 + booking fee | Concession (under 12s) £10 + booking fee
Age Restrictions: None
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.

CLOGettes presents Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr
2026-06-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLOGettes presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr
Make a splash at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this June as the fantastic CLOGettes dive under the sea with Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr.!
Based on the much-loved film Finding Nemo from Pixar Animation Studios, this fin-tastic junior musical is bursting with colour, energy and oceans of fun.
Join Nemo, Marlin and the unforgettable Dory on an epic underwater adventure packed with catchy songs, larger-than-life sea creatures and plenty of laughs along the way. From the sparkling coral reef to the big blue beyond, this heartwarming tale of bravery, friendship and family is brought to life by the incredible young talent of the CLOGettes.
With dazzling costumes, splashy choreography and feel-good tunes that will have you humming all the way home, this is the perfect family treat to kick off the summer. Don’t be shellfish — book your tickets early and get ready for a whale of a time at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre!
Tickets: Standard (flat seating) £12 + booking fee | Standard (tiered seating) £15 + booking fee | Concession (under 12s) £10 + booking fee
Age Restrictions: None
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.
