Neeld Community & Arts Centre

12/10/2026

Exciting visitors are coming to Chippenham NEXT FRIDAY! 🌹

Don't miss the chance to meet the stars of this year's magical Polka Dot Pantomimes, Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre this Christmas.

On Friday 23 October, the cast will be out and about across Chippenham, bringing a little panto magic to some of the town's brilliant locations:
🎃 10.00am - Chippenham Town Council Pumpkin Patch, Market Place
🎬 11.00am - REEL Cinemas Chippenham
📚 1.00pm - Chippenham Library
🏛️ 2.00pm - Chippenham Museum

Come along, say hello, take some photos and get a sneak peek of the fun, laughter and festive entertainment in store this Christmas.

Beauty and the Beast is running from Friday 18 December until Thursday 24 December, with shows at various times.

To book your tickets to one of the 13 shows, visit bit.ly/Beauty_Beast26

12/10/2026

Get exam season support from teacher, education consultant and resilience trainer, Nicola.

Exam season can be challenging for the whole family. As a parent, you want to do the right thing, but knowing what to say, what to do and when to step back isn’t always easy!

This supportive 2-hour workshop will give you strategies to help your teen manage stress, build confidence, stay motivated and approach revision positively. We’ll explore motivation, negative self-talk, procrastination and effective revision strategies.

You’ll leave feeling more confident, calmer and better equipped to support your teen, with practical strategies to take away and the reassurance of knowing you’re not navigating exam season alone.

📅 Wed 28 October, 10am
📅 Fri 30 October, 6pm
💸 £20
🎟️ Tickets and more information: bit.ly/ExamSeason_TeenSupport

08/10/2026

A fantastic comedy night is happening at the Neeld Community & Arts Centre on Saturday 21 November. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start. The event is organised in association with the Chippenham Comedy Club and all to raise money for the charity White Ribbon. Get your tickets now at www.ticketsource.com/laugh-for-a-change. 😄🎊🌟

08/10/2026

A night of comedy. A brilliant line-up. A very good cause. Get ready to Laugh For A Change!

The White Ribbon Champions and Ambassadors of Chippenham Town Council, together with Chippenham Comedy Club, are bringing an unmissable night of live stand-up to Chippenham.

Expect big laughs from Andrew O’Neill, Nate Kitch, Sooz Kempner, Eddie French, Caitriona Dowden, Katie Mitchell and Stephen Carlin, hosted by Wil Hodgson.

Every ticket sold and donation goes directly to White Ribbon Ltd, supporting its work to engage with men and boys to prevent men’s and boys’ violence against women.

So grab your mates, book your tickets and join us for a night of comedy that can make a difference.

📆 Sat 21 November
🕰️ 7.30pm
💸 £25
🎟️ Buy your tickets here: ticketsource.com/laugh-for-a-change

07/10/2026

In 4 weeks time, Swindon Education Trust will be hosting their conference, Fuelling your Future.

This conference is for everyone working in primary care; GPs, GP trainees, trainers, health coaches and nurses; it is a full day of guest speakers to inspire primary care practitioners, on what can be achieved with a low carb real food lifestyle.

They will be bringing the science behind metabolic syndrome and demonstrate how most chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through sustainable lifestyle changes, as well as practical ways on how to apply this in day to day primary care, with opportunity to network with those who already are and expert patients whom will be able to share their stories.

For more information and to book your place, please visit their website here - https://swindoneducationtrust.co.uk/.../fueling-your.../

05/10/2026

Eric & Ern will be skipping their way to the Neeld this December, with 3 shows of comedy, songs and classic Morecambe & Wise moments.

Will you meet them here? Book your tickets here 👇️

🗓️ Thursday 10 December, 7.30pm - bit.ly/Eric_Ern1
🗓️ Friday 11 December, 2.30pm - bit.ly/Eric_Ern2
🗓️ Friday 11 December, 7.30pm - bit.ly/Eric_Ern3
💸 £27.50

03/10/2026

In one weeks' time, we'll be dancing the night away with Sensation ABBA Tribute Band.

Join us for an evening of fab music, great entertainment and incredible costumes. Whether you're an ABBA superfan or simply looking for a brilliant night out with friends, this is your chance to sing along, hit the dancefloor and have the time of your life!

📆 Sat 10 October
🕰️ 7.30pm
💸 £23.75
🎟️ Tickets and more information: bit.ly/Abba_26

01/10/2026

📣 New show on sale 📣

Mock The Week star and Dave’s Joke of The Fringe Winner is back on the road testing out new material. Settle in for a fully loaded night of comedy, supported by three amazing comedians, all handpicked by Mark Simmons.

Expect an evening of freshly cooked one-liners, some that may never see the light of day again, from the ‘master of one-liners’.

🎤 As seen on Mock The Week
🎤 As heard on BBC Radio 4Extra Stands Up
🎤 Host of Jokes With Mark Simmons Podcast
🎤 Winner of DAVE’s Joke of the Fringe 2024
🎤 UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act

📅 Fri 23 July 2027
🕰️ 8pm
💸 £17.50
🎟️ Tickets and more information: bit.ly/Mark_Simmons27

01/10/2026

It's officially Halloween month, and 4 weeks to go until Halloween Spooktacular lands at the Neeld! 👻

🗓 Thurs 29 October
🕰️ 2pm
💸 £15.75 - £16.75
Click on the link in the shared post to book your tickets.

🎃👻 IT’S OFFICIALLY HALLOWEEN MONTH! 👻🎃

October has arrived, which means the countdown to HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2026 is officially ON! 🕷️🏰✨

This October we’re hitting the road with our fang-tastic family adventure, bringing a cauldron full of rib-tickling comedy, jaw-dropping magic & illusion, amazing Ultra Violet puppetry, Halloween hits and LOADS of audience participation to theatres across the UK!

🎃 2026 TOUR DATES 🎃
👻 Sun 18 Oct | Tunbridge Wells | 2pm
🎃 Mon 26 Oct | Wimborne | 2pm
👻 Tue 27 Oct | Isle of Wight | 2:30pm
🎃 Wed 28 Oct | Barnstaple | 2pm
👻 Thu 29 Oct | Chippenham | 2pm
🎃 Sat 31 Oct | Monmouth | 1pm

Think all the fun and silliness of a family pantomime, mixed with ghostly giggles, spooky surprises and Halloween magic – perfect for little monsters and grown-up ghouls alike! 🧙‍♀️🦇

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW direct from each venue!

October is here... Blackdown Castle is waiting... 👀

Which stop are YOU joining us at? 👇🎃

Assembly Hall Theatre
Tivoli Theatre
1Leisure Medina Theatre
Queen's Theatre
Neeld Community & Arts Centre
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth