The Pound arts centre in Corsham has announced a wonderful series of events of April, combining family activities over Easter with some highlights for mums, dads and carers to enjoy on a child-free night-out.
Among the highlights for grown-ups are –
– Brian Patten: The Book of Upside Down Thinking
Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm
One of the UK’s most distinctive and popular poets, Brian Patten has been writing heartbreakingly honest, funny and uplifting poems for nearly five decades. A master of performance, his readings are always memorable. £14 (£12 concessions)
All About Eve
– NT Live Screening: All About Eve
Wednesday 17 April, 7pm
All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing (Gillian Anderson). Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve… don’t you…? £15 (£14 concessions) | Running time: 150 minutes – TBC
Rob Auton
Rob Auton: The Talk Show
Thursday 18 April, 8pm
This is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about talking. Following on from previous shows about hair, sleep, water, faces, the sky and yellow, Rob now turns his attention to talking because he is ready to talk. Suitable for 16+ £12
When it comes to family fun, highlights include –
Plink & Boo
– Plink & Boo
Wednesday 17 April, 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Plink and Boo. In our den you’ll discover two boxes full to the brim with toys. Which one will you play with? An interactive circus theatre experience exploring why sometimes people can’t fit into boxes, even if it is the neatest place to put them. £7 per person
– The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (Cert U) (pictured above)
Tuesday 9 April, 2pm
‘Whoever thinks that the countryside is calm and peaceful is mistaken’. Told through beautiful hand drawn animation, The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales unfolds around lovable countryside creatures as they try (and fail), to fulfil their traditional roles in the farm and the forest. A lazy stork leaves the delivery of a baby in the care of a rabbit, a pig and a duck. A big, bad fox tries to live up to his reputation whilst he unwittingly adopts three confused baby chicks and in the film’s final tale, the animals embark on a hair brained scheme to replace Father Christmas. £7.50 (£6 under 16s / full time students at the box office only)
83 minutes | 2017
Christopher Robin
– Christopher Robin (Cert PG)
Thursday 18 April, 2pm
Overworked and disillusioned with adult life, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) is a world away from his idyllic childhood spent with a simple-minded, honey-loving stuffed bear and his friends. But a chance encounter with Winnie the Pooh, reminds him of the days of wonder and make-believe that defined his youth. £7.50 (£6 under 16s / full time students at the box office only)
104 minutes | 2018 | USA
Then there’s a great variety of regular children’s fun over Easter, including –
– Bricking It
Monday 8 and Thursday 18 April, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Join us for our ever popular Bricking It (LEGO building) session. £3
– Chocolate Egg Day
Tuesday 9 April, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Come and join us to make eggs, decorate eggs and wrap eggs ahead of the Easter weekend, don’t forget to visit the incubator while you’re here, can you see any signs that they may be hatching? £3
– Easter Crafts
Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 April, 10.30am to 12.30am
Join us for Easter Crafts, card making and a trail around the building.£3
– Easter Printing for Families
Friday 12 April, 10.30am– 12.30am
You’ll work with the lovely Mel to create some Easter-tastic prints inspired by our Easter Friends. £5 for one adult & one child
– Crafty Kids Easter
Monday 15 April, 10.30am– 12.30am
Join us for making, sticking, crafting and creating! £3
– Imagination Station
Wednesday 17 April, 10.30am–12.30am
Working with the wonderful Corsham Library we bring you a quieter workshop. Curl up with an Easter Story, complete some themed tasks and hang out with our furry and feathered friends before they head home later in the day. £3