May 2022
Annie Jr. at the Neeld, Chippenham
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the musical, with a beloved book and score, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favourite little redhead in her very first adventure. Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in…
Find out more »February 2023
Journey to the Stars at The Neeld
A journey through the universe: across the solar system, past twinkling stars, towards distant galaxies… to the edge of space and time itself using only silly puppets, ridiculous and unnecessary props, ludicrous wigs and assorted fruits and vegetables. A blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music, and comedy, sprinkled with science and astronomy facts, and all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show. Suitable for children 5+.
Find out more »June 2023
Museum of Marvellous Things at The Neeld
Make stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. This is a museum like no other made from the magic of your imagination. With giant puppets, songs, interactive storytelling, live music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson, author and illustrator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Meet Norbert Norris and Tilly T. Pott, as they…
Find out more »October 2023
Christmas Brass with Music for Miniatures at The Neeld
A concert of festive music with the brass quintet; baby-friendly concert with an array of instruments and sounds from around the world. Performances at 10:30am, 12pm and 2:30pm.
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Concert with Music for Miniatures at the Neeld
plPuppets, musical magic and lots of snow! A festive concert of featuring "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and "The Snowman" Performances at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm; suitable for ages 3-8 years.
Find out more »January 2024
Jack & the Beanstalk at The Neeld
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and laughter. Join our hero Jack as he makes his way up the beanstalk to Cloudland to save Princess Apricot from the clutches of the evil Giant Blunderbore! Fairy Daffodil will be sprinkling some sparkle over proceedings and making sure that it all ends ‘Happily Ever After’ and‘Dame Trott’ will be showing off a spectacular wardrobe!
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