A retelling of Shakespeare The Winter’s Tale will take place for the final time on July 10 at Cleeve House, in Seend with a stunning view over Salisbury Plain. The usual facilities of Cleeve House – bars, refreshments, toilets and parking – will all be available. This production places the play in the 18th century with fabulous handmade costumes, original music, professional lighting and sound, and even a professional opera singer in the cast to set the scene. Tickets from www.shakespearelive.com / 07780938107 cost between £10 and £22.50.
WESTBURY: Virtual arts session A virtual class held by the Westbury Arts Centre is free to take part in.
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More than £50,000 has been given to the Wiltshire Music Centre (WMC) to help it recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The centre, in Bradford on Avon, has been awarded money from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. After months of closures and cancellations to contain the virus and save lives, this funding will be a much-needed helping hand for organisations transitioning back to normal in the months ahead. “Our record breaking Culture Recovery Fund has already helped thousands of culture and heritage organisations across the country survive the biggest crisis they ve ever faced, said Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. He said: Now we’re staying by their side as they prepare to welcome the public back through their doors - helping our cultural gems plan for reopening and thrive in the better times ahead.
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Dennis Rollins MULTI-award winning trombonist, educator and band leader, Dennis Rollins MBE and a top team of NYJO Ambassadors, are taking part in a virtual one-day course for the Wiltshire Music Centre this morning. The course begins online at 10am and is open to all young jazz musicians aged 11-18 at Grade 4 (or equivalent) standard and above. Morning sessions 10am – 12pm: Join Mike Daniels, Rod Oughton and guest NYJO Ambassadors, Emma Rawicz-Sczerbo (sax) and Gabby Carberry (bass) in sectional breakout sessions, to learn new tunes, develop your technique and ensemble skills. Afternoon session 1pm – 3pm: Dennis Rollins is one of the UK’s finest jazz musicians and has toured the world with the best, including Courtney Pine and Maceo Parker.