See their online gallery, replacing the postponed exhibition at https://lizzard-mcqueen.co.uk/

Shaftesbury artist Zara McQueen will be showing her latest work, using colour and collage as her central theme.

Percy Lizzard studied at the Royal College of Art, tutored by some of the leading contemporary artists of the time.  He has exhibited widely, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, national and international galleries.

His work can be found in many private collections, including Australia, North America and India.  Several of his paintings were purchased last year as part of the restoration and refurbishment of Restormel Manor, Prince Charles’ estate in Cornwall.

His paintings are influenced by the natural world and faraway destinations such as India and the Far East.  They typically feature brightly coloured birds, plants and animals.  He cites Matisse, Picasso, Beckmann and Anthony Fry as strong influences.  He says:  “As an artist, my default position is happy.”

See their online gallery, replacing the postponed exhibition at https://lizzard-mcqueen.co.uk/

Shaftesbury artist Zara McQueen will be showing her latest work, using colour and collage as her central theme.

Percy Lizzard studied at the Royal College of Art, tutored by some of the leading contemporary artists of the time.  He has exhibited widely, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, national and international galleries.

His work can be found in many private collections, including Australia, North America and India.  Several of his paintings were purchased last year as part of the restoration and refurbishment of Restormel Manor, Prince Charles’ estate in Cornwall.

His paintings are influenced by the natural world and faraway destinations such as India and the Far East.  They typically feature brightly coloured birds, plants and animals.  He cites Matisse, Picasso, Beckmann and Anthony Fry as strong influences.  He says:  “As an artist, my default position is happy.”

An exhibition showcasing a selection of art from members of The Shaftesbury Group who usually exhibit at the Town Hall Art Fairs.

Work includes a great range of medium, style, technique and content.  Expect a lively show of high quality Fine Art.

London Specialist Auctioneers Dix Noonan and Webb return for their regular Valuation Day at the Arts Centre. Full social distancing measures will be in place.

Please ring 020 7016 1700  for an appointment or email jewellery@dnw.co.uk.
Appointments must be booked in advance – there will be no walk ins on the day.

Jewellery Specialists, Frances Noble and Laura Smith, with Coin and Medal Specialist, Christopher Webb will be available by appointment to offer confidential valuations free of charge and without obligation on the value of your items with a view to possible sale in DNW’s Mayfair auction rooms.

Our first NT Live Recording at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company.

At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

‘Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production’ Daily Telegraph.
‘Magical. Moving. World class in every way.’ The Times
‘A landmark theatre event. Thrilling!’ Time Magazine

Tickets Adults £15, Under 18s £12

Please note that the opening times are 10.30am – 5pm for this exhibition

The Eeles pottery Christmas exhibition of over 300 pieces of wood-fired stoneware, porcelain & ever popular copper fumed Raku make ideal Christmas presents. They are sharing the gallery with Neil Colclough.

Neil says “It’s only recently that Neil has returned to painting and, by using Oils and Ink, he captures the atmosphere and realism of today’s world and places he visits”.

Music and Drama Group Youth Theatre is an opportunity for children aged 11 – 18 years, of any ability, to experience all elements of drama, song, dance, live theatre and performance opportunities.

Youth Theatre is run by members of the Music and Drama Group, all of whom have experience in performing, different elements of production areas (lighting, sound, props, costumes etc.), teaching, coaching and a passion for sharing this with youth members.

For anyone ages 11-18 inclusive, regardless of ability or experience.

11-16 years: 7pm – 8.30pm
16-18 years: 6pm – 7.30pm

Our groups have limited numbers at present due to the current guidance in place with COVID–19. The Arts Centre is a COVID secure environment.

Due to these restrictions, both groups are currently full. However, if you would like more information or would like to be placed on our waiting lists, please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve).
Directed by Vicky Jones. A live recorded event.

Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.
The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, was captured live on stage from London’s West End in 2019.
Presented by DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre

★★★★★
‘Witty, filthy and supreme.’ Guardian

Tickets Adults £15, Under 18s £12

Music and Drama Group Youth Theatre is an opportunity for children aged 11 – 18 years, of any ability, to experience all elements of drama, song, dance, live theatre and performance opportunities.

Youth Theatre is run by members of the Music and Drama Group, all of whom have experience in performing, different elements of production areas (lighting, sound, props, costumes etc.), teaching, coaching and a passion for sharing this with youth members.

For anyone ages 11-18 inclusive, regardless of ability or experience.

11-16 years: 7pm – 8.30pm
16-18 years: 6pm – 7.30pm

Our groups have limited numbers at present due to the current guidance in place with COVID–19. The Arts Centre is a COVID secure environment.

Due to these restrictions, both groups are currently full. However, if you would like more information or would like to be placed on our waiting lists, please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

Recorded before a live audience.

Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Yuri Grigorovich (after E.T.A. Hoffmann and Marius Petipa)
Cast Margarita Shrainer (Marie), Semyon Chudin (The Nutcracker), Denis Savin (Drosselmeyer), Alexandre Vodopetov (The Mouse King), and the Bolshoi Corps de bal

On Christmas Eve, Marie receives a nutcracker doll as a gift.  In her dreams, the toy turns into a courageous and charming prince, who takes the girl on an unforgettable adventure.

This eternal holiday classic is the Bolshoi’s ode to wonder and imagination. Audiences of all ages will be carried away on an enchanting journey of their dreams with young Marie and her Prince through a whirlwind of snowflakes, an intense battle against a Mouse King, and finally, a kingdom of delights on the Bolshoi’s majestic stage.

Tickets £15, Under 18s £12

Two showings at 2pm and 7pm. Running time 2hr 30min.

The available seating has been modified to satisfy Covid distancing rules with blocks of 1, 2, 4 and 5 seats available. Please use a full block where possible. We reserve the right to reallocate seats in cases where a full block has not been used.

The Box Office is not open, so please book online where possible.
No paper tickets will be issued or posted and the email confirmation will be your proof of purchase.

If you would prefer to discuss your booking by phone please send an email to tickets@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk, giving your name, telephone number and the number of tickets you require, and we will arrange to call you to make the booking.

Please have ready your name and your seat numbers on the day of showing.

Recorded before a live audience.

Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Yuri Grigorovich (after E.T.A. Hoffmann and Marius Petipa)
Cast Margarita Shrainer (Marie), Semyon Chudin (The Nutcracker), Denis Savin (Drosselmeyer), Alexandre Vodopetov (The Mouse King), and the Bolshoi Corps de bal

On Christmas Eve, Marie receives a nutcracker doll as a gift.  In her dreams, the toy turns into a courageous and charming prince, who takes the girl on an unforgettable adventure.

This eternal holiday classic is the Bolshoi’s ode to wonder and imagination. Audiences of all ages will be carried away on an enchanting journey of their dreams with young Marie and her Prince through a whirlwind of snowflakes, an intense battle against a Mouse King, and finally, a kingdom of delights on the Bolshoi’s majestic stage.

Tickets £15, Under 18s £12

Two showings at 2pm and 7pm. Running time 2hr 30min.

The available seating has been modified to satisfy Covid distancing rules with blocks of 1, 2, 4 and 5 seats available. Please use a full block where possible. We reserve the right to reallocate seats in cases where a full block has not been used.

The Box Office is not open, so please book online where possible.
No paper tickets will be issued or posted and the email confirmation will be your proof of purchase.

If you would prefer to discuss your booking by phone please send an email to tickets@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk, giving your name, telephone number and the number of tickets you require, and we will arrange to call you to make the booking.

Please have ready your name and your seat numbers on the day of showing.

Music and Drama Group Youth Theatre is an opportunity for children aged 11 – 18 years, of any ability, to experience all elements of drama, song, dance, live theatre and performance opportunities.

Youth Theatre is run by members of the Music and Drama Group, all of whom have experience in performing, different elements of production areas (lighting, sound, props, costumes etc.), teaching, coaching and a passion for sharing this with youth members.

For anyone ages 11-18 inclusive, regardless of ability or experience.

11-16 years: 7pm – 8.30pm
16-18 years: 6pm – 7.30pm

Our groups have limited numbers at present due to the current guidance in place with COVID–19. The Arts Centre is a COVID secure environment.

Due to these restrictions, both groups are currently full. However, if you would like more information or would like to be placed on our waiting lists, please get in touch on youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk