Summer 2023 e-brochure

We are a charity

The Anvil Trust is the charity behind Anvil Arts, the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire that operates three fantastic cultural venues. We bring many big names to Basingstoke and attract 200,000 people into the town centre each year, who visit shops, bars, restaurants and hotels, as well as The Anvil , The Haymarket and The Forge.

Trust members are local people with specific skills to ensure we meet our charitable objectives. For further details, please contact the Chief Executive.

As an independent charity we can:

• Make sure that we present a variety of performances for a wide range of audiences, both popular and specialist

• Help Basingstoke gain a reputation as a town with a strong cultural offer, punching above its weight on the national stage

• Give opportunities to local children, schools and colleges, young musicians and performers

• Work to benefit people on the autistic spectrum and people with dementia, their carers and families, with specially designed projects

• Partner with other charities, both local and national, to make our resources go further

• Apply for investment from Arts Council England and other support organisations

• Make sure that any surplus is reinvested in our work to benefit people in Basingstoke and Hampshire, making the Borough a better place to live and work

New foyer opening hours and pre-show service

We will send you a text message 48 hours before the performance, with a link to your tickets and other information about your visit. There’s also a quick and easy way to pre-order your drinks.

With the foyers now open from 6pm, you can arrive earlier and relax before the show.

“ONE OF THE MOST VITAL ARTS ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND” The Times

The Anvil: Sat 25 Mar / 7.45pm

SWEDISH PHILHARMONIA

Bo Linde A Merry Overture

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Sibelius Symphony no. 2

Nemanja Radulović violin

Jaime Martin

The opening piece is by one of Sweden’s most renowned composers and lives up to its name. Tchaikovsky ’s Violin Concerto begins in heroic vein, followed by a tender and beautiful slow movement. The spectacular finale takes the form of a whirling Russian dance.

Sibelius ’ second symphony was written largely in Italy and inhabits a very different musical world from the northern darkness of his first. The sense of renewal and exploration continues through its four movements before building inexorably to the final thrilling brass theme.

£42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)

6.30pm / The Forge

The Anvil: Fri 31 Mar / 7.30pm

MICHAEL STARRING BEN

THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON

Selling Fast

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music, and the magic.

Michael Starring Ben features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching the man himself.

£32.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sun 2 Apr / 3pm

NATASHA WATTS

MUSIC IS MY LIFE

Soul sensation, Natasha Watts , returns with her long-awaited fourth studio album, Music is My Life

Having performed all over the world and opened for the best of the best, from Gladys Knight to The O’Jays, her new album delivers a gritty, mature, and well-rounded sound that is hers and hers alone.

Come and enjoy Natasha’s beautiful voice and charming stage presence in this new show.

£29 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Tue 4 Apr / 2pm & 6pm

RAPUNZEL: EASTER PANTO

Starring Bobby Davro, Britain’s Got Talent winner Collabro’s Matt Pagan, and funnyman Karen The Mam’s Lewis Denny

Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime with impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation!

£25.50. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £23.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Tue 4 Apr / 7.30pm

VINCENT SIMONE

TANGO PASSIONS

Argentine Tango King and former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone returns to the stage with his brand-new show, Tango Passions

Let the original Italian stallion and his leading lady Paula Duarte take you on a journey to Buenos Aires, and enjoy his dancing, tales, and poetry about the history of the dance.

Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project

A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!

£40, £34. VIP upgrade £74 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over

The Anvil: Wed 5 Apr / 7.30pm

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

The world’s premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant, revolutionary, and divisive decade of all – the Swinging Sixties.

With a little help from their orchestral ensemble and featuring a special set to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the Please Please Me LP, this multi-media show is an absolute must-see for fans of all ages.

It’s not The Beatles, but you simply won’t believe it.

£41.50, £37.50, £33.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Wed 5 Apr / 7.30pm

ROB NEWMAN

LIVE ON STAGE

Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman on Air , the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly?

£21.50. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over

The Anvil: Thu 6 Apr / 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Following the huge success of the 35th anniversary tour, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road.

Let the UK’s leading rock ‘n‘ roll show take you on a journey through the golden age, from the ‘50s right the way through to the ‘80s.

Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship, That’ll Be The Day really is in a league of its own.

£30.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 12 and over (contains adult humour)

The Haymarket: Thu 6 Apr / 2pm

THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN

Louis Pearl explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding tricks to keep everyone mesmerised.

From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, bubble volcanoes, to people inside bubbles, The Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

£18.50. Under 16s £16.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 13 Apr / 7.45pm

ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Mozart Quintet for piano and wind instruments Piano Concerto no. 17 Symphony no. 36 (Linz)

Kristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano

The magnificent quintet which opens the concert is one of Mozart ’s greatest pieces.

The piano concerto which follows is written on a grander scale than before and was a huge hit in his 1784 season. The Linz symphony was written in 1783 for a concert in that town.

With trumpets and drums to the fore, even in the elegant slow movement, it’s a bright and festive work.

£42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)

6.30pm / The Forge

“NOTHING LESS THAN A REVELATION” The Guardian

The Haymarket: 12 – 13 Apr / 11am & 1.30pm / Wed 4pm

WATERSHED PRODUCTIONS present a LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE and ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON production of

“EXQUISITELY DESIGNED PUPPETS MANIPULATED WITH CAPTIVATING SKILL TRANSFORM JULIA DONALDSON’S BOOK INTO AN ENTRANCING STAGE SHOW”

HHHH The Times

by Julia Donaldson

Did you ever go to Silversands on a sunny day? Then perhaps you saw the mermaid who sang in the deep blue bay...

The Singing Mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus, with the promise of a life of excitement (and her own swimming pool!). The audiences love her singing, but we soon find out she’s been tricked.

Will she ever escape? And who will help her along the way?

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks ’ The Singing Mermaid , adapted for the stage with enchanting puppets, music and songs, is a perfect piece of theatre not to be missed.

£17.50. Under 16s £15.50 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 3 – 8

The Anvil: Fri 14 Apr / 7.30pm

EMMA KENNY –THE SERIAL KILLER NEXT DOOR

One of the UK’s most notable psychological therapists and crime commentators, Emma Kenny discusses what creates a serial killer.

She will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. Could anything have prevented their potential being activated, or were they simply born to kill?

£30 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 16 and over

The Haymarket: Fri 14 Apr / 8pm

SIMON BRODKIN

SCREWED UP

Returns Only

Tickets for this event have sold out. Please call the box office on 01256 844244 to join the waiting list.

£26.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content)

The Haymarket: Sun 16 Apr / 2pm

MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW

If you think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before.

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortexgenerating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way.

£18. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £4 booking fee)

“A BRILLIANT SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILY”

The Haymarket: Thu 20 Apr / 7.30pm

THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

This fantastic eight-piece tribute to ‘The Boss’ is ready to rock you with songs such as Born In The USA, Glory Days, Dancing In The Dark, and some more recent hits, including Ghosts.

£30.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 21 Apr / 7.45pm

ELKIE BROOKS

60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Now in the sixth decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of her generation.

Performing some of her top hits, intertwining blues and jazz, this electric evening is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

The Anvil: Sat 22 Apr / 7.30pm

SARA PASCOE

SUCCESS STORY

Sara Pascoe is back with a brand-new show. Star of self-penned BBC2 sitcom Out of Her Mind and celebrated host of The Great British Sewing Bee, Last Woman On Earth, Comedians Giving Lectures, and Guessable.

£28, £25, £19 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 14 and over

Please note: this performance will be BSL signed If you are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, please contact the box office on 01256 844244 to book

£32.50, £29.50 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 27 Apr / 7.30pm

KATE RUSBY MARKING THE END OF 30TH CELEBRATIONS IN 2023

Kate Rusby returns to The Anvil after a stellar concert last year celebrating music from her 30-year back catalogue, together with a selection of fresh new songs from her brand-new album 30 .

Rusby’s wondrous singing and hugely engaging Yorkshire wit, ensure you’ll be treated to a truly remarkable and unforgettable concert experience.

£31. Under 16s £24 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sat 22 Apr / 7.30pm

ROY ORBISON & THE TRAVELING WILBURYS EXPERIENCE

Celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and George Harrison, as well as the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Now in its ninth year of successful touring, this popular show is an up-tempo feel-good celebration of hits such as Pretty Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Please Please Me, End of The Line, Handle With Care and many more.

£26.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: 25 – 26 Apr / 7.30pm / Wed 1.30pm

BLACKEYED THEATRE , in association with SOUTH HILL PARK , presents

“THE REVISED VERSION IS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL – IT’S LESS COSY, LESS ANECDOTAL. IT’S THE KIND OF WORK TRUCK AND GODBER BECAME FAMOUS FOR: EDGY, OBSERVATIONAL, POLITICAL, FUNNY AND TRAGIC, UPLIFTING AND HARD-HITTING”

British Theatre Guide

by John Godber

Hilarious, high energy and full blooded, Teechers Leavers ‘22 brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and hopeless pupils through the eyes of Salty, Gail and Hobby; three Year 11 students facing a scary world, armed only with imagination and the joy of theatre.

It’s 2022 at Whitewall, a struggling academy that’s failed its Ofsted. The bell’s gone and they can’t afford a new one. The first fifteen have lost sixty-seven nil and the playing field needs levelling up. Sadly, Whitewall’s led by donkeys. So’s Whitehall, come to that. Enter Miss Nixon, a new drama teacher with fire in her belly, a lesson for the elite and a well ‘sick’ TikTok!

Unplug, switch off and buckle up for the world premiere of Teechers Leavers ‘22, John Godber ’s breath-taking, breakneck comedy about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’, and a generation left behind.

£26, 1.30pm £25. Over 65s £2 off, under 25s and f/t students £18.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 11 and over

The Anvil: Sat 29 Apr / 7.30pm

GIOVANNI PERNICE

MADE IN ITALY

The Anvil: Fri 28 Apr / 7.45pm

ICELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Thorvaldsdóttir Metacosmos

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 2

Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5

Sir Stephen Hough piano

Eva Ollikainen

Anna Thorvaldsdóttir ’s richly detailed and rewarding music always makes a strong impression and her piece Metacosmos is “a gorgeous and engrossing tone poem” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Rachmaninov ’s Second Piano Concerto was a breakthrough piece after years of creative block. Its passionate and lyrical character has deservedly made it a favourite amongst his works.

Tchaikovsky ’s Fifth Symphony was composed on his return to Russia in 1888 after a successful European concert tour. The waltz feel of much of the first movement foreshadows the waltz which takes the place of the usual scherzo. The slow movement is pure melody, while the finale is a burst of power and orchestral colour.

£42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)

6.30pm / The Forge

Selling Fast

2021 Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand-new show.

Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers and singers from the ballroom and theatre world, this Italian-themed show features an incredible soundtrack, stunning choreography and beautiful costumes.

But be warned… in Italy, it can get HOT HOT HOT!!!!

£57, £50, £41. VIP upgrade £90 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 8 and over

The Haymarket: Sat 29 Apr / 7.30pm

THE REAL THING

The Real Thing , with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith , are on tour promoting their first new album of original material in 44 years, A Brand New Day

Having enjoyed success in both the ‘70s and ‘80s with three Top 10 singles, including their number one hit You to Me Are Everything , The Real Thing are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

The Anvil: Wed 3 May / 7.30pm

ERIC BIBB

RIDIN’

Two-time Grammy Award nominee and much-loved Blues Troubadour, Eric Bibb returns to perform his best-known hits, whilst introducing brand-new material from his much-anticipated forthcoming album, Ridin’ Bibb’s music continues to reflect his thoughts on current world events and his own lived experiences, whilst remaining entertaining, uplifting, inspirational, and relevant.

£31. Under 25s £29 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Forge: Sat 29 Apr / 7.45pm

DIANA JONES

Award-winning US singer-songwriter, Diana Jones , is known for her gritty, literary, Appalachian influenced songs.

£29.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

£18. Under 25s and f/t students £16 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 4 May / 7.30pm

ELLEN KENT and the UKRAINIAN OPERA & BALLET THEATRE KYIV present

with international soloists, highly-praised chorus, and full orchestra

Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee , along with Ukrainian soprano Alyona Kistenyova , and French soprano Olga Perrier .*

Directed by Ellen Kent , this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. Puccini ’s La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer.

The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include, a local brass band, snow effects, and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

This breath-taking tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen , They Call Me Mimi , and Muzetta’s Waltz

£41.50, £37.50, £33.50, £29.50. Over 65s £2 off, under 25s and f/t students half price (includes £4 booking fee)

Sung in Italian with English surtitles *Cast subject to change

The Haymarket: Fri 5 May / 7.30pm

The Anvil: Fri 5 May / 7.30pm

MIKE & THE MECHANICS

REFUELLED!

Returns Only

Tickets for this event have sold out. Please call the box office on 01256 844244 to join the waiting list.

£54, £46.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Returns Only

AN EVENING WITH SIMON & OSCAR FROM OCEAN COLOUR SCENE

Tickets for this event have sold out. Please call the box office on 01256 844244 to join the waiting list.

£34 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Wed 10 May / 7.30pm

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac returns to The Anvil to celebrate the British-American rock band.

The show offers an exciting opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured the group’s place as one of the mostloved bands of all time.

Personally endorsed by founding member, Mick Fleetwood, this show is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

£49, £39, £34 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 12 May / 7.30pm

BEN FOGLE: WILD

Ben Fogle ’s new show, WILD , brings to life on stage stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.

£32.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Fri 12 May / 7.30pm

LIZA PULMAN & JOE STILGOE

A COUPLE OF SWELLS

Fascinating Aïda’s Liza Pulman teams up with musician and singer, Joe Stilgoe , in a vibrant and entertaining potpourri of songs and wit, highlighting Joe’s virtuoso piano playing and Liza’s exquisite vocals.

£25 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 13 May / 7.30pm

THE PROCLAIMERS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

The Proclaimers songs are perpetual, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire, and wit. There is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love, that is known the world over, and has become a staggering global anthem; I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

£41 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 18 May / 7.30pm

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PHIL WANG: WANG IN THERE, BABY!

Hot off the heels of his Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and role on Life & Beth with Amy Schumer, Phil Wang is bringing a brand-new stand-up show to The Anvil.

He’s chatting race, family, nipples, and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life.

£26 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 16 and over

The Forge: Thu 18 May / 11am, 1pm & 2.15pm

YOU ARE THE SUN

You are the Sun is a love song to nature for babies and grownups. Combining the joy of gentle classical singing and sensory play, it is an invitation to see beauty in the smallest things and to let plants be our guides.

Help us celebrate the gift of nature as we conjure a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil in this magical musical adventure for 0–2s.

£16 (adult plus one child). Each additional child £6 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 25 May / 8pm

TOM ALLEN

COMPLETELY

Tickets for this event have sold out. Please call the box office on 01256 844244 to join the waiting list.

£27 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: strictly 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content). Children younger than this will not be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.

The Anvil: Sat 20 May / 7.45pm

ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

CPE Bach Symphony in F Mozart Symphony no 34

JC Bach Sinfonia concertante for violin and cell

CPE Bach Symphony in B minor Mozart Music from Don Giovanni Gluck Dance of the Furies

Mary Bevan soprano

Dominic Sedgewick baritone

Luise Buchberger cello

Kati Debretzeni violin/director

The composers featured in this programme left home to find their own voices.

CPE Bach , was a restless innovator in the emerging symphony form and solo concertos.

JC Bach ran fashionable subscription concerts in London from the mid-1760s, which often featured his charming sinfonia concertantes. As well as one of Mozart ’s most successful symphonies, take the opportunity to hear the OAE in music from Don Giovanni ahead of its performance at Glyndebourne.

£42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)

6.30pm / The Forge

The Haymarket: 25 – 28 May / Thu 4.30pm / Fri – Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm / Sat & Sun 3.30pm

FRECKLE PRODUCTIONS in association with ROSE THEATRE presents

LIVE ON STAGE

based on the book by Julia Donaldson

Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know.

Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns, and roars his way through years one, two, and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet… a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!

The smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions (Stick Man) and promises to be bigger, brighter, and more roar-some than ever before!

With lively songs from Joe Stilgoe Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler much-loved Zog is a magical production.

£19. Under 16s £17

(includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 3 and over

HHHHH

A BRIGHT COLOURFUL MUSICAL TO CAPTURE

THE MAGIC OF THEATRE

What’s Good to Do

HHHH South Wales Echo

“A RIP-ROARING SONG-FILLED FUN-FEST. MY THREE-YEAR-OLD SAT UTTERLY RAPT THROUGH THE ENTIRE PERFORMANCE”

The Anvil: Sat 27 May / 7.30pm

THE SMOOTH ROCK SHOW THE DEFINITIVE YACHT ROCK TRIBUTE SHOW

The Smooth Rock Show is the definitive tribute to the masters of yacht rock, featuring songs by Steely Dan, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Chicago, Foreigner, 10cc, Supertramp, and many more.

It’s slicker than slick, enormously well-played music, from the melodically clever to the harmonically unexpected, and of course, smooth.

£30 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: 1 – 2 Jun / Thu 7pm / Fri 11am & 2.30pm

WISE OWL THEATRE LTD presents

A new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s story

What if a stranger entered your world and caused nothing but chaos? In a land where madness is gently balanced, visitors should tread carefully.

A beautiful new production that views Carroll’s beloved story from a different angle. Immerse yourself in the world of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland.

Featuring puppetry designs by Matthew Forbes, Associate Puppetry Director of the National Theatre’s award-winning production War Horse.

This visually beautiful story is suitable for all ages. By your fur and whiskers, don’t be late!

£20. Under 16s £18 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 3 and over

SONGS,

British Theatre Guide

“CATCHY

COLOURFUL CHARACTERS & AN INGENIOUS SET”

Fri 2 Jun / 7.45pm

STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE – THE MEAT LOAF STORY

returns with a brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits; also marking 30 years of touring the world in tribute. It will have you up on your feet dancing and singing Anything for Love, Bat Out of Hell, Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Dead Ringer for Love, and many more.

(includes £4 booking fee)

and highly talented ten-piece live band, The Signatures are joined by special guest vocalist Stefan Taylor, along with Wigan Casino favourite, Lorraine Silver

£27 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sun 4 Jun / 1.30pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD

These last couple of years saw science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen and hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, hydrogen bottle rockets, ignited methane, and even a self-built hovercraft!

100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.

£19. Under 16s £17 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 6 and over

The Anvil: Wed 7 Jun / 7.45pm

The Haymarket: Tue 6 Jun / 7.30pm

TONY STOCKWELL PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous. TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes , and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long-established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums.

Tony uses his natural wit, showmanship, and Cockney charisma to entertain.

£27 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 16 and over

Please note that evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for entertainment purposes only

Selling Fast!

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

GALA CONCERT

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Strauss Ein Heldenleben

Nicola Benedetti violin

Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello

Benjamin Grosvenor piano

Santtu-Matias Rouvali

A dream team of soloists join forces in Beethoven ’s Triple Concerto, a rewarding oddity among his works, which has deservedly become more popular in recent years.

Strauss ’ opulent yet tongue in cheek portrait of himself as the hero of the title shows the composer bursting with confidence in his own powers. The music portrays his home life and his battles with critics, before he finally settles down to a life of peace and artistic productivity. Strauss’ imagination blazes through his unrivalled knowledge of the orchestra to produce an enthralling piece.

£69, £59, £52, £42, £14 (includes £4 booking fee)

6.15pm / The Forge

The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts’ Orchestra in Partnership

The Anvil: Thu 8 Jun / 7.30pm

THE SEARCHERS THANK YOU TOUR

The Searchers , having retired from touring in 2018, have decided to return just once more, as a fit and proper way of showing appreciation to all those who gave them a wonderful and successful career.

Sweets For My Sweet, Needles & Pins, When You Walk In The Room, Goodbye My Love –just a selection of their thirteen entries into the British charts.

Don’t miss your chance to catch their final farewell.

£33.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sat 10 Jun / 7pm

BALLET CYMRU presents

ROALD DAHL’S LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

From Roald Dahl ’s Revolting Rhymes

The most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl , set to music by outstanding composer Paul Patterson and danced by the incomparable Ballet Cymru

Featuring glorious costumes, amazing dancing, and stunning video projections, this production is an exquisite classical ballet for adults and kids alike.

The company’s reputation for presenting stunning evenings of dance continues to grow following hugely successful tours of Dream and Giselle .

£22.50. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

© Roald Dahl Story Company

The Anvil: Sun 11 Jun / 3pm

BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band caught the ears and imagination of the British public with their recording of The Floral Dance , holding the No.2 position in the British singles chart for nine weeks.

Over recent years, the band has been engaged in a number of very successful music collaborations outside the brass band tradition, including Rick Astley, BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners The Unthanks, and actor Simon Callow.

Crowned National Champions of Great Britain ten times, Brighouse & Rastrick will represent England at the European Championships in Lithuania in 2024.

The Haymarket: Sun 11 Jun / 7.30pm

MARTI PELLOW

PELLOW TALK

Selling Fast

I’m inviting you to spend an intimate evening with me – think of it as coming back to my place for a night of stories and songs.

Pellow Talk is a chance to learn all about me, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man.

The Haymarket: Thu 15 Jun / 7.30pm

THE SCUMMY MUMMIES: GREATEST HITS

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country.

Now, they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.

£24 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 18 and over

£34. VIP upgrade £49, Meet & Greet upgrade £84 (includes £4 booking fee)

£25, Under 25s £15 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 16 Jun / 7.30pm

DAVE GORMAN POWERPOINT TO THE PEOPLE

Due to popular demand, Dave Gorman returns with his show PowerPoint To The People

This tour is as much as anything to demonstrate that a PowerPoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern, saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that, so let’s put it all behind us and never speak of it again –there are far more important things to analyse. Well... they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway.

£31.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 14 and over

The Anvil: Sat 17 Jun / 7.30pm

THE 80s SHOW

The 80s Show takes you on a journey of nostalgia to the golden days, when it was all about fun.

Featuring only the best musicians and singers around, it’s hard to tell the difference from the record! Add to that an amazing light, video, and laser show, where you can sing and dance away.

Expect to hear music by artists such as Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Kim Wilde, Wham!, Level 42, Belinda Carlisle, David Bowie, and many more.

£30 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Tue 20 Jun / 7.30pm

IAN MCEWAN IN CONVERSATION WITH MATT STADLEN

Ian McEwan is the award-winning author of 17 novels and two short story collections.

Work includes The Child in Time, The Cement Garden, Enduring Love, Amsterdam, Saturday, Solar, Sweet Tooth, The Children Act, Nutshell, and Machines Like Me.

Several of his books have been adapted for the big screen including Atonement and On Chesil Beach

“McEwan is one of the most accomplished craftsmen of plot and prose” (New York Times)

£25 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 23 Jun / 7.30pm

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night in Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.

£29 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sat 24 Jun / 8pm

RICH HALL

SHOT FROM CANNONS

Fresh on the heels of his renowned memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes, and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.

£21 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: strictly 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content). Children younger than this will not be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.

The Haymarket: Thu 29 Jun / 7.30pm

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER – JUST LIKE THAT!

Recapturing one of the UK’s most loved comedians Tommy Cooper and his trademark mayhem fused with misfiring magic. The show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay, and celebrated tricks, including Glass/ Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog, and Jar/Spoon. This production is produced and performed by Daniel Taylor and has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

£20. Under 25s £17 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 30 Jun / 7.30pm

THE DIANA ROSS STORY

Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales, fronted by two international Diana Ross performers: Cherie Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (solo career).

Expect to hear Baby Love, Stop! In The Name of Love, You Keep Me Hanging On, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, and so many more!

£29.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Thu 6 Jul / 7.30pm

JOOLS HOLLAND

& HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA with special guests Pauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson and guest vocalists Ruby Turner , Louise Marshall and Sumudu

Always a sell-out, Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra returns to The Anvil.

£59, £49 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 9 Sep / 8pm

JUDI LOVE

THE ONE LIKE JUDI LOVE

£25 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: Strictly 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content. Children younger than this will not be admitted even if accompanied with an adult)

The Anvil: Fri 15 Sep / 7.30pm

GRAYSON PERRY

A SHOW ALL ABOUT YOU

£44, £39, £34, £29

(includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 16 and over

The Anvil: Fri 22 Sep / 7.30pm

THE ELO SHOW

A TRIBUTE TO THE GENIUS OF JEFF LYNNE

£30 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 23 Sep / 7.30pm

FASCINATING AÏDA THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

£29.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 14 and over (contains bad language and sexual references)

The Anvil: Tue 3 Oct / 7.30pm

AN EVENING WITH ANTON DU BEKE

THE ULTIMATE EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT

£57, £50, £41 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Fri 20 Oct / 7.45pm

TOYAH & ROBERT’S SUNDAY LUNCH

with Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp

£32.50, £29 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Thu 26 Oct / 2.30pm

THE SOOTY SHOW

75TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR!

£21. Under 16s £18.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 4 Nov / 7pm

JOHN WILSON & HIS SINFONIA

OF LONDON: HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST

HITS

plus special guests

£55, £50, £44, £39 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: 8 – 31 Dec

Tickets from £23.50 (includes £4 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 1 Apr / 7.30pm

BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY

Bach Mass in B Minor Croydon Philharmonic Choir

David Gibson

Bach’s B Minor Mass has long been considered one of the greatest achievements of western cultural history, yet it was never performed in his lifetime. Completed only one year before his death, this monumental work is the culmination of everything that is best from one of the greatest composers of his time.

Basingstoke Choral Society will be joined by Croydon Philharmonic Choir to sing this wonderful work.

£27, £21, £15. Under 16s and f/t students £7 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sat 15 Apr / 6pm

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BANDS

60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

This concert, featuring the three Hampshire County Youth Bands and a Reunion Band of members and conductors past and present, celebrates 60 years.

£13. Over 65s, under 16s, and f/t students £10 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sun 16 Apr / 3pm

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BAND ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

featuring The Cory Band

The award-winning Cory Band step out of the traditional brass band genre to deliver a tantalising mixture of both blockbusting and beautiful music that amazes and captivates audiences wherever it performs.

This event is part of the Hampshire County Youth Bands’ 60th anniversary celebrations, who will be performing alongside Cory during the second half of this exciting concert.

£13. Over 65s, under 16s, and f/t students £10 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sun 30 Apr / 7.30pm

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Come and celebrate with the most talented of Hampshire young musicians. Youthful exuberance matched with strong commitment and a real desire to perform will make for a memorable and unforgettable evening. On this occasion, Hampshire County Youth Orchestra will be joined by members of the Wessex Dance Academy

£15. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Haymarket: 17 – 20 May / 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR

THEATRICAL SOCIETY presents RENT

Jonathan Larson’s multi-award winning musical has become a pop cultural phenomenon. It’s an exuberant, passionate and joyous show following a group of struggling young artists and musicians in New York’s East Village in the mid-1990s, living in the shadow of HIV/AIDS. A powerful and uplifting story of friendship, love and living for today.

£28.50. Over 65s and f/t students £26.50, under 16s £23.50.

Sat 2.30pm performance £23.50

(includes £3 booking fee)

Suitable for: ages 14 and over

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTIShows.co.uk

The Anvil: Sun 21 May / 6.30pm

BASINGSTOKE AREA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

The ensembles of Basingstoke Area Youth Orchestras perform an exciting repertoire from pop songs to film scores showcasing the talent of young musicians in Basingstoke.

£17. Under 16s and f/t students £14

(includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: 20 – 21 Jun / 7pm

BASINGSTOKE PRIMARY SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

THE JOY OF MUSIC

This annual concert brings together over 500 children from local schools.

Drawing from a wide variety of genres and styles, the repertoire contains music that makes our hearts and minds sing.

£15 (includes £3 booking fee)

Please note that a different set of children will perform each night. Parents should contact schools who will know when children are performing.

The Anvil: Sat 24 Jun / 7.30pm

BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Bernstein Overture: Candide

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major Arnold Little Suite No. 2

Elgar Enigma Variations

Clare Howick violin

Stephen Scotchmer

Bernstein’s lively, effervescent Overture: Candide has been described as “a shower of musical sparks” and provides a sparkling opening to any concert.

Tchaikovsky’s glorious Violin Concerto is one of the most famous in the repertoire. Malcolm Arnold’s Little Suite No.2 was written when the composer was at his peak. The third movement is a dance, notable for its jazzy rhythms featuring the percussion section, especially a prominent part for bongos! The concert closes with Elgar’s magnificent Enigma Variations –a brilliant musical characterisations of his friends, including the famous Nimrod.

£26.50, £21.50, £14.50. Over 65s £2 off, under 16s £3, f/t students £13.25, £10.75, £7.25 (includes £3 booking fee).

Early Booking – £2 off if booked by Sat 13 May.

The Anvil: Sat 15 Jul / 2pm & 6.30pm

PETITE SCHOOL OF DANCING

Come and join Petite School of Dancing as they take you on a dance journey through the decades. From the 1920s up to the present day, including tap, ballet, modern jazz and acrobatics.

£18. Over 65s and under 16s £12 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sun 16 Jul / 7.30pm

BASINGSTOKE ACADEMY OF DANCING

MOVING EXPERIENCE 2023

This is Basingstoke Academy of Dancing’s annual showcase raising money for St Michael’s Hospice and dedicating the show to Pamela Kay Sarbutt, their Principal’s beloved mum who passed away early January.

£19 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Haymarket: Sat 22 Jul / 7.30pm

FUSION DANCE

Fusion Dance Academies return once again with Showtime 2023, bringing back the variety and diversity of many different dance styles under one roof.

Get your feet-a-tapping whilst singing along to some old school tunes and modern tracks to suit everyone’s taste.

£18.50. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Anvil: Sun 30 Jul / 4.30pm

THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain is proud to present its fantastic 2023 Main Orchestra for their final performance, following their summer residential.

At 13 and 14 years old, the determination, skill, creativity and flair of these young musicians is truly impressive. Here they share the culmination of their hard work following their week-long residential of rehearsals and creative sessions.

£26, £23, £20. Under 18s and f/t students £10, under 5s £3 (includes £3 booking fee)

The Haymarket: 3 – 5 Aug / 7.30pm / Sat 2.30pm

BATS NEXT GEN

Everybody’s talking about BATS Next Gen’s return to The Haymarket in their 20th year of productions with this feel-good musical set in Sheffield!

£21. Under 16s £19 (includes £3 booking fee)

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd concordtheatricals.co.uk

Seating Plans Booking Details

The Anvil

01256 844244 anvilarts.org.uk box.office@anvilarts.org.uk

Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR

Box Office: situated at The Anvil and The Haymarket main entrances.

Red: Stalls rows A to T

Blue: Circle rows A to N

Purple: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DD

Yellow: Choir seats rows A to E

The Haymarket

Mon – Fri, 10am – 2pm

Performance nights Open at 6pm

Call 01256 844244 or email box.office@anvilarts.org.uk

Reserved Tickets: held for three days or until an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. After this time, unpaid reservations will be released.

Returns Only Performances: please contact the box office to join the returns list. Some tickets may be released nearer to the performance date.

Booking Fee: all ticket prices include a booking fee. The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity. Without the booking fee, we would not be able to offer the current level and variety of programme at our venues or our extensive work with schools, young people and people living with dementia.

Blue: Stalls rows C to M

Orange: Stalls rows N to S

Purple: Circle rows A to D plus CC and DD

The Forge

Purple: Rows A to G

Group Booking

For information on group booking rates and availability, please call 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed) or email group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk. Alternatively, visit anvilarts.org.uk/groups

Box Office Opening HoursOpen Monday –

You can pay by Paying less for your tickets

Cards: Mastercard and Visa.

We do not accept personal cheques. Please do not send cash through the post.

Gift Vouchers: Anvil Arts gift vouchers can be used for tickets at any Anvil Arts venue, and are valid for 24 months. Available from the box office. Please note we do not accept Theatre Tokens.

No refunds can be given. We offer ticket cancellation protection – please contact the box office for details, or visit ticketplangroup.com

Exchange and resale of tickets

Once tickets have been printed, they can be exchanged within the run of the same event for tickets of the same value at a cost of 50p per ticket. Lost tickets for reserved seats can be reprinted at a cost of 50p per ticket. We operate a re-sale facility on sold out performances (admin fee applies).

Bars and Refreshments

Foyers are open from 6pm for evening performances, and one hour before all others. Out of respect to fellow audience members and performers, re-admission to the auditorium with drinks once a show has started is not permitted.

Order your drinks and snacks online prior to the performance. Alternative ordering options are

Safety and Enjoyment

Please ensure you always have your ticket with you as scanned tickets are checked when entering the foyers and auditorium.

We may on occasions conduct bag and security searches. Large bags will not be permitted into the auditorium.

We will make every effort to admit latecomers at a suitable break in the performance, but we cannot always guarantee entry.

We reserve the right to refuse admission or eject audience members from our venues and events at our discretion, including for behaviour affecting people’s enjoyment of the performance.

Please switch your phone off or to silent during a performance or event.

Discounts are available for performances where stated.

Only one discount can apply to any one ticket.

You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. Student tickets cannot be posted out. Please show your ID on collection.

For full terms and conditions of sale, contact the box office, or visit anvilarts.org.uk/terms-and-conditions

available from within the venues. Please visit our website for more details.

We operate a Challenge 25 Policy in our venues. Please be prepared to show photographic ID on request when purchasing or pre-ordering drinks or products containing alcohol.

We do not permit the unauthorised use of cameras and recording equipment within the auditorium or foyers.

Please be aware that other audience members may stand or dance during the performance.

If you experience any problems during a performance or event, please inform a member of staff immediately, so that we can do our best to resolve the issue at the time.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder; Anvil Arts cannot be held responsible for children unaccompanied by an adult.

Please be kind to our staff and to each other so that everyone can enjoy the experience

Children’s Performances

A limited number of booster seats are available on entry to the auditorium, for use free of charge. Baby changing facilities are available in both venues

Children under 18 months require an Infant in Arms ticket (available at selected performances) for the cost of £3–£4. To book, please call the box office on 01256 844244

Conditions of Sale

It is the nature of live performance that start and running times may vary, and artists, programmes, and other details may be subject to last minute changes.

Anvil Arts reserves the right to introduce discounts and special offers at any time, and these cannot be applied to tickets already purchased.

Not all seats may be available at all performances or when booking opens. Details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, but changes may be unavoidable.

Access Facilities

Access List

Anvil Arts operates a free Access List in order to improve our service to patrons with access needs. Registration forms are available from the box office or anvilarts.org.uk/access

Wheelchair Users

Our ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections for wheelchair users. We have up to six wheelchair spaces available in The Anvil, one in The Forge and up to two in The Haymarket. We are unable to sell wheelchair spaces or allow transfers out of wheelchairs into seats in the Circle level of The Anvil auditorium. Emergency evacuation from The Haymarket auditorium is via an emergency lift or evacuchair, all other lifts in our venues cannot be used in an emergency. Personal emergency evacuation plans can be made available on request.

Hearing Enhancement

The Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with portable headsets and personal induction neck loops. Both are available at the Stalls Foyer counters.

Privacy

Anvil Arts is committed to protecting your privacy and to this end has developed a Privacy Policy. We operate and are registered in accordance with current data protection legislation. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/privacypolicy

Assistance dogs are welcome; please discuss availability of suitable seating areas at the time of booking.

Parking

Blue Badge parking is available in car parks within a short distance of both The Anvil and The Haymarket. Please visit anvilarts.org.uk/ visit-us/how-to-get-here for full details.

Familiarisation Visits

If you would like to look at the venues in advance, please call the box office to arrange.

Visual Stories

Visual Stories for The Anvil and The Haymarket can be found at anvilarts.org.uk/access to assist your visit.

This brochure is available in large print and Braille on request.

For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/access or accessable.co.uk (search for The Anvil or The Haymarket).

If you require any help in planning your visit, the box office will be happy to help.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or information we hold about you, email datacontrol@anvilarts.org.uk or write to us at: Information Controller, Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR.

Support The Anvil Trust

Now and in the future

The Anvil Trust is a charity. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us.

Donations

A one-off or regular donation will be used to support our programme of events. The Great Music of the World fund specifically supports the International Concert Series. Please contact the box office for details or visit anvilarts.org.uk/donate.

Become a Friend

Enjoy priority booking, no postage charges, advance information and other benefits. Please contact the box office for details or visit anvilarts.org.uk/friends

Make a gift in your will

By including The Anvil Trust in your will, you’ll enable us to continue to give the gift of music as well as reducing your inheritance tax bill.

The Anvil Trust is grateful for the support of the following:

Get Involved

Every year we work with thousands of people from across the Borough and beyond to explore their creativity in our Community Engagement programme.

We provide schools and colleges with opportunities to experience classical and world music, to create their own music and theatre, and to support their careers. We work with people living with dementia

to help them stay connected and tell their stories creatively in our Finding the Words project. Our popular Musication Station encourages the community to try a musical instrument, whatever their age or ability.

To find out more visit anvilarts.org.uk/get-involved

Credits

David Angel, John Bishop, Martin Bone, Tony Briggs, Sim Canetty-Clarke, Ashlea Green, Bastian Schweitzer, Steve Ullathorne, Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

How to find us

The Anvil | The Forge

Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR

By car: from the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Anvil. These direct you to the car park next to the building. Coach drop off points are in Churchill Way. Nearest EV charging points in the Churchill Way car park.

By train / bus: Basingstoke train and bus stations are just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central  30-35 mins.

By bike: cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the main doors.

The Haymarket

Wote Street, Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7NW

By car: from the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Haymarket. Parking is available in several surface car parks or in Festival Place shopping centre. Coach drop off point in Red Lion Lane. Nearest EV charging points in the Central car park.

By train / bus: Basingstoke train and bus stations are both a 10 minute walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre.

For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/visit-us/how-to-get-here

Southampton – M3 West

* The Forge is located within The Anvil.