Christmas, a thing of the past, this in 2024; how’s that working out for you so far?! Never mind, Fishy Rishi is gonna make us all better off, apparently; sense a general election in the air, smell fresh dung pungently emanating from Downing Street?! Oh well, here’s what we’ve found to do in the wilds of Wiltshire this coming week, help take your mind off it…..
All info and links can be found on the event calendar, HERE, and it’s forever(ish) updating so plan ahead, with us!
Ongoing until 17th February, two enlightening exhibits at Wiltshire Museum, Devizes, Lest We Forget: the Black Contribution to the World Wars in Wiltshire, and Eric Walrond: A Caribbean Writer living in Wiltshire. Reviewed Here.
Wednesday 10th
The Southgate, Devizes re-opened Monday, after a well-earned rest, I’m assuming the regular Acoustic Jam is on. There’s also a Devizes Salsa Beginners Class, at The Old School, West Lavington; work off all those Quality Street in style!
Regular big jam at The Vic, Swindon, and Bella Humphries will headline the Old Town Comedy Club at the Hop Inn.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry screening at Warminster’s Athenæum.
Monkey Chuckle at The Bell, Bath.
Thursday 11th
Comedy Loft at the Civic, Trowbridge.
Peter Green tribute, Man of the World has sold out at the Tree House, Frome.
Friday 12th
John Primer Band at Long Street Blues Club, Devizes, Editor’s Pick of the Week.
Sleeping Beauty opens at the Civic, Trowbridge and runs across the weekend.
Hidden Comedy Club at The Neeld, Chippenham.
An Evening of Soul with Billy & Louie at Swindon Arts Centre, Pearl Jam tribute, Earl Ham at The Vic.
The Everlys & Friends at Chapel Arts, Bath.
David Olusoga at the Cheese & Grain, Frome.
Saturday 13th
Ceilidh with Random at Seend Community Centre.
Jonah Hitchens Trio at The Southgate, Devizes, The Unpredictables at The Three Crowns, and Longcroft’s Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman at Devizes Conservative Club.
Marty’s Fake Family at The Pilot, Melksham.
Wiltshire Jazz Academy showcase at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon.
Be Like Will at The Brewer’s, Corsham. National Theatre Live: Skylight at Pound Arts.
Just Floyd at The Vic, Swindon.
Jaz Delorean is solo at Chapel Arts in Bath.
Chemical Dance at the Cheese & Grain, Frome.
Sunday 14th
Jon Amor Trio at The Southgate, Devizes for 5pm.
Deadlight Dance at The Blue Boar, Aldbourne, again, 5pm start.
The Ska Mechanics at the Cider Barn, Draycott.
Panama Jazz Band at The Bell, Bath.
Monday 15th
Hedera at The Bell, Bath.
Jonathan Pie has sold out at the Cheese & Grain, both Monday and Tuesday nights…why? Because people like honesty, Fishy Rishi, take a leaf out the Pie! Tbh, I don’t think Fishy reads this, not regularly anyway, let me now if you’re out there Rishi; hands in the air!
Tuesday 16th
Jonny Henderson Organ Trio at Jazz Knights in The Royal Oak, Swindon. Legend – The Music of Bob Marley at The Wyvern Theatre; this is a brilliant show if you’re a fan of the Tuff Gong.
Barney Kenny at The Bell, Bath.
And that’s your lot, shut it and be happy! Oh, and let me know what we missed, we can list events for free, but a chocolate muffin works better to persuade me! Lots to look forward to this month, I’ll lob a few posters below, but keep your best eye on the……
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