Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare Live invite you to the Bard’s only farce, performed by a minimal cast bringing maximum energy and enthusiasm.
If Trees Could Speak
Stories of the trees in the gardens of Corsham Court, told by Henbedr-y-Coed, Old Peter of the Woods. Histories of the trees, their families, their fruits, timbers and their ancient uses.
StoryTown Children's Stories
Come along and listen to readings of some of your favourite classics from Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo, Room on The Broom, The Snail and the Whale…), with actions, props and more.
Get Published, Win Competitions!
Is there a secret formula for getting your poetry published or winning competitions? Poet Dawn Gorman will share her professional and personal experience to give insider tips on getting your work noticed, accepted and onto prize-winners’ lists.
StoryTown Children's Stories
Come along and listen to readings of some of your favourite classics from Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo, Room on The Broom, The Snail and the Whale…), with actions, props and more.
Top Gear Tales
Come and discover the stories behind classic cars and vintage motorcycles, as local enthusiasts share the tales behind their petrol (and diesel) passion projects, from a 1950s Buick to a restored 1918 Dart JAP motorcycle (one of only two in existence).
Two Out of Six Isn't Bad
When her agent secured a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster, Helen Fisher was delighted: it was a dream come true. The truth is that Helen went to some dark places trying to get things right for that second book. She will talk about how the publishing process has been for her; why she nearly gave up and share what she’d do differently if she were to do it all again.
Storytown Poetry Competition
Join our judge Dawn Gorman for the Competition Launch in Corsham Town Hall to find out how to enter, and to hear insider tips on getting your poems published and onto competition winners’ lists!
The Planets
There is a nice line-up of planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, appearing over Corsham, joined by a gibbous moon, at about 9pm. We can see them through a telescope… the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, craters on the moon… And, if the sky is clear, naked-eye tours of the cosmos, aided by stories and binoculars. Wrap up warm!
Theatre | Is That a Bolt in Your Neck?
Gonzo Moose are back! With comedy and thrills galore you’ll gasp, laugh and be amazed at the horrific experiments, the mind-boggling love, and the sensational death-defying finale.
If Trees Could Speak
Stories of the trees in the gardens of Corsham Court, told by Henbedr-y-Coed, Old Peter of the Woods. Histories of the trees, their families, their fruits and timbers, their ancient uses.
Secrets From Between the Covers
Goal, motivation, conflict and action. For readers and budding novelists, join our local Wiltshire writers Rachel Brimble, Lucy King and JS Lark as they talk about how they create historical romance, romantic suspense and thrillers. Learn how to write that unputdownable book that keeps us awake at night!
Penhen Publishing's Storybook Trail
Peahen Publishing has teamed up with Willow UK to create a Storybook Trail in Corsham. Using the clues from children’s books hidden around town, find the answer to a mystery question.
Fairy Doorways Trail
Enter our competition to spot the little fairy doorways, along with the fairies themselves hiding in the windows of our town centre shops and businesses.
Theatre | Is That a Bolt in Your Neck?
Gonzo Moose are back! With comedy and thrills galore you’ll gasp, laugh and be amazed at the horrific experiments, the mind-boggling love, and the sensational death-defying finale.
The Big Read Book Club
This year’s Big Read for our Corsham community is How To Stop Time by Matt Haig (matthaig.com), author of the Sunday Times’ bestseller The Midnight Library.
Performance Evening at The Three Brewers
Come along and share your poetry, stories, singing, music and hidden talents at an open mic evening of entertainment and fun at The Three Brewers. Hosted by author and poet Jeff Phelps.
Poetry Inspiration - British and Celtic Myth
During lockdown, poet Deborah Tyler-Bennett used her collection of books on British, Roma and Celtic folklore as inspiration for poetry. This reading tells of the stories behind the poems, whilst looking at a host of folkloric characters, from witches and faeries to ghostly washerwomen and sky-yelping spirits. A must for lovers of poetry and folk tales.
Music | Larkhall
Algorithms are art. Coding is creative. Not convinced? Composer-pianist and software developer Larkhall presents a show combining new classical piano compositions with live visuals created by his music as he plays, shedding new light on how STEM subjects can be applied.
A Corsham Story Walk
With thanks to local historian Pat Whalley for her research, help and support, this special StoryTown self-guided walk tells the story of some of Corsham’s beloved buildings. Starting and ending at the Town Hall, it’s a short walk that covers hundreds of years.
Film | The Northman
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow: save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.
The Hidden Palace
Come and meet best-selling author Dinah Jefferies at The Corsham Bookshop as she talks about her ninth novel, and second in the Daughters of War series, The Hidden Palace.
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