April 2024
Rock the Tots: Legends at The Pound
Join Steph and Craig to celebrate musical heroes that are no longer with us, but their music lives on. From Prince to Kurt Cobain, from Whitney Houston to Amy Winehouse, they’ll be bringing you the best rocking tunes for your little legends. Suitable for ages 0-6 years, performances at 11am and 2pm.
Find out more »May 2024
Botanical Mini Crafters at The Pound
Celebrate the start of summer with botanical crafts! In a 4 week course you will learn a different skill and come home with four completed projects. In week one you will make a bookmark with embroidered lavender flowers; week two will be a macrame worry worm, perfect for helping to keep some of the worries away; in week three we will make a bouquet of Pom Pom flowers which will last all summer long; and week four will be your…
Find out more »Botanical Mini Crafters at The Pound
Celebrate the start of summer with botanical crafts! In a 4 week course you will learn a different skill and come home with four completed projects. In week one you will make a bookmark with embroidered lavender flowers; week two will be a macrame worry worm, perfect for helping to keep some of the worries away; in week three we will make a bouquet of Pom Pom flowers which will last all summer long; and week four will be your…
Find out more »Tiny Artist Adventures at The Pound
Join artist Antonia Ramsey to have an immersive, playful and fun art making session exploring artists of the past and present to create the artists of the future inspired by the current exhibitions and works of famous artists. Suitable for under 5’s and their grown ups (children must be accompanied by an adult); please book a free adult space.
Find out more »Rock the Tots: movies at The Pound
Join Steph and Craig in a glorious gig for little ones and their grown ups! Expect to hear some fabulous tunes made famous through their cinematic platforms. From Titantic to Top Gun, from Grease to Ghostbusters, and possibly a bit of Eminem for good measure – it’ll be a fun one! Sessions are one hour long without an interval. Suitable for children ages 0-6, and their adults. Alongside quality live music, there’ll be puppet friends, plenty of giggles, bubbles and…
Find out more »Botanical Mini Crafters at The Pound
Celebrate the start of summer with botanical crafts! In a 4 week course you will learn a different skill and come home with four completed projects. In week one you will make a bookmark with embroidered lavender flowers; week two will be a macrame worry worm, perfect for helping to keep some of the worries away; in week three we will make a bouquet of Pom Pom flowers which will last all summer long; and week four will be your…
Find out more »Botanical Mini Crafters at The Pound
Celebrate the start of summer with botanical crafts! In a 4 week course you will learn a different skill and come home with four completed projects. In week one you will make a bookmark with embroidered lavender flowers; week two will be a macrame worry worm, perfect for helping to keep some of the worries away; in week three we will make a bouquet of Pom Pom flowers which will last all summer long; and week four will be your…
Find out more »Make a Rainbow Dragon at The Pound
Join resident artist Caroline to decorate a giant rainbow dragon to display over Blue Sky Festival week using paint, collage and found objects to help make this the most colourful critter. All materials provided, wear suitable clothes. All ages welcome but under 7’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »aKa Dance: a Real Fiction at The Pound
Fasten your seatbelts for fun, funk and foam bananas! Loaded with current affairs, childhood nostalgias and one hit wonders this work has been co-created with the community, for the community. A hyperactive mix of dance, theatre, meme and pop culture for people of all ages. Expect the unexpected as you lose yourself in memories, laugh, sing, dance, wahoo and laugh some more.
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »Filskit Theatre Wonder Gigs: Sky at The Pound
An uplifting and relaxing hour with a talented live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Enjoyable for both big and small ears alike there’ll be beautiful, atmospheric sensory visuals perfect for even the youngest audience members. Sit and listen or chat to friends in this relaxed, no pressure and no judgment gig that offers a gentle, interactive time for you and your little one. Age guide: 10am (0-2yrs) and 11.30am (all ages welcome).
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »The Butterfly Collection at The Pound
Join us as we transform natural and scrap resources into a beautiful display box of butterflies, all made by you. All ages welcome but under 7’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »Creation Station at The Pound
Drop in to this fun filled family craft session and get creating.
Find out more »The Invisible Creature Club at The Pound
An interactive performance and creative project for magical children aged 5+ years. Imaginative children who believe in the wonder of magic are invited to join an unforgettable experience and delve into the realm of Invisible Creatures. Those who choose, may become proud members of the Invisible Creature Club, where they can adopt their very own invisible friend and take it home to live with them. Experience the magic as the Society unveils a captivating performance, pairing you with your unique…
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »Blue Badge Bunch at The Pound
Step into a world of laughter and learning with the most engaging, inclusive game show designed for all ages, this show promises heaps of fun and insight in equal measure. The perfect way to spend your afternoon, whatever your abilities! From drawing with your feet to deciphering symbol sentences from an AAC device, get involved with games, hosted by disabled comedians Benny Shakes.
Find out more »June 2024
Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »Blue Sky Mural Painting: end of the rainbow at The Pound
What would you like to appear at the end of the rainbow? Help illustrator Rosie Fossett create a giant mural filled with all the treasures you could wish to find in a free drop in workshop. No pre-booking required.
Find out more »Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley at The Pound
Based on the Moominland novels, this gentle heart-warming show tells the story of a year in Moominvalley. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of winter with a “something- wrong -feeling”. There’s no sign of his good friend Snufkin, or the note Snufkin left him. As winter turns to Spring Snufkin returns, the days lengthen into a lazy summer and “the sea brings them all the adventures they could wish for”. Autumn barges in and Snufkin leaves once more for the…
Find out more »Blue Sky Festival 2024
With an aquatic theme, with the beauty and power of the ocean highlighted in the paintings of Kit Johns, as well as a National Theatre Live screening of the award-winning 'Life of Pi'. Corsham Lake provides the inspiration for an exciting new dance performance from the Pound Ballet School's Debut Dance Company. Back on dry land, there's live music, family shows, comedy, workshops, film and visual arts including the Father's Day Extravaganza.
Find out more »A Strange New Space at The Pound
Did you know that Astronauts get taller in space? That our solar system is around 4.6 billion years old? Or that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all of the beaches on Earth? Amira knows all of these things. She is completely obsessed with space and dreams of becoming an Astronaut. But one night, the bangs, whooshes and fizzes of her imagination explode right out of her dreams, becoming a deafening reality. In the…
Find out more »Rock the Tots: jungle at The Pound
Join Steph and Craig in a glorious gig for little ones and their grown ups! Get your little one to bring their favourite animal cuddly toy to join in the dancing at the wildest party in town. We’re all heading into the undergrowth with lots of songs about jungle animals, adventures and wilderness. Expect Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, Katy Perry and many more! Sessions are one hour long without an interval. Suitable for children ages 0-6, and their adults.…
Find out more »Tiny Artist Adventures at The Pound
Join artist Antonia Ramsey to have an immersive, playful and fun art making session exploring artists of the past and present to create the artists of the future inspired by the current exhibitions and works of famous artists. Suitable for under 5’s and their grown ups (children must be accompanied by an adult); please book a free adult space.
Find out more »Filskit Theatre Wonder Gigs: Colour at The Pound
An uplifting and relaxing hour with a talented live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Enjoyable for both big and small ears alike there’ll be beautiful, atmospheric sensory visuals perfect for even the youngest audience members. Sit and listen or chat to friends in this relaxed, no pressure and no judgment gig that offers a gentle, interactive time for you and your little one. Sessions at 10am (0-2yrs) and 11.30am (all ages welcome).
Find out more »July 2024
Rock the Tots: seaside at The Pound
Join Steph and Craig in a glorious gig for little ones and their grown ups! Expect to hear some fabulous tunes including songs by The Drifters, Katy Perry and The Beach Boys, to name a few. So grab yer bucket ‘n’ spade, put on those dancing shoes, and come and join us for some fun at the seaside! Sessions are one hour long without an interval. Suitable for children ages 0-6, and their adults. Alongside quality live music, there’ll be…
Find out more »Tiny Artist Adventures at The Pound
Join artist Antonia Ramsey to have an immersive, playful and fun art making session exploring artists of the past and present to create the artists of the future inspired by the current exhibitions and works of famous artists. Suitable for under 5’s and their grown ups (children must be accompanied by an adult); please book a free adult space.
Find out more »Filskit Theatre Wonder Gigs: Seasons at The Pound
An uplifting and relaxing hour with a talented live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Enjoyable for both big and small ears alike there’ll be beautiful, atmospheric sensory visuals perfect for even the youngest audience members. Sit and listen or chat to friends in this relaxed, no pressure and no judgment gig that offers a gentle, interactive time for you and your little one. Sessions at 10am (0-2yrs) and 11.30am (all ages welcome).
Find out more »August 2024
Bricking It at The Pound
Lego, Lego everywhere! What will you build? Let your imagination run wild in this drop in family session.
Find out more »Pound Youth Theatre Summer School
A fun and intensive week of activities will focus on developing skills in improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, performing and script writing all building to a performance for family and friends (Friday 3pm). Open to newcomers and long-time members alike. Suitable for ages 6-18 years, sibling discount (£65 available). Financially assisted places available upon request, email pyt@poundarts.org.uk to find out more.
Find out more »Pound Youth Theatre Summer School
A fun and intensive week of activities will focus on developing skills in improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, performing and script writing all building to a performance for family and friends (Friday 3pm). Open to newcomers and long-time members alike. Suitable for ages 6-18 years, sibling discount (£65 available). Financially assisted places available upon request, email pyt@poundarts.org.uk to find out more.
Find out more »Pound Youth Theatre Summer School
A fun and intensive week of activities will focus on developing skills in improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, performing and script writing all building to a performance for family and friends (Friday 3pm). Open to newcomers and long-time members alike. Suitable for ages 6-18 years, sibling discount (£65 available). Financially assisted places available upon request, email pyt@poundarts.org.uk to find out more.
Find out more »Pound Youth Theatre Summer School
A fun and intensive week of activities will focus on developing skills in improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, performing and script writing all building to a performance for family and friends (Friday 3pm). Open to newcomers and long-time members alike. Suitable for ages 6-18 years, sibling discount (£65 available). Financially assisted places available upon request, email pyt@poundarts.org.uk to find out more.
Find out more »Pound Youth Theatre Summer School
A fun and intensive week of activities will focus on developing skills in improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, performing and script writing all building to a performance for family and friends (Friday 3pm). Open to newcomers and long-time members alike. Suitable for ages 6-18 years, sibling discount (£65 available). Financially assisted places available upon request, email pyt@poundarts.org.uk to find out more.
Find out more »November 2024
Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »Magic and Mayhem Festival at the Pound
The ultimate escape from reality, a place to see your favourite artists, discover new acts, see new performers gather and embrace new ideas, take risks and push boundaries. With a variety of drop-in workshops, no pre-booking required.
Find out more »