This season really has something for everyone, and as well as some of your favourite stars returning to our venues, I am delighted that the programme includes some exciting new events. Here are a few of my personal recommendations.
In September, winners of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK join us for ‘Slay Queenz’, a spectacular of side-splitting laughs and eye-popping outfits. Dame Joan Collins will visit Cheltenham Town Hall in October as part of her nationwide tour, ‘Behind The Shoulder Pads’, an evening of intimate chat and enchanting anecdotes from her seven decades in show business.
This August Bank Holiday, we are very proud to present the Imperial Garden Beach Club. Join us for three days of themed beach parties, live entertainment and a giant sandpit. We’ll bring the beach, you’ll just need your suntan lotion.
And of course, it’s never too early to start thinking about your plans for Christmas, which officially launches when we light up Pittville Pump Room in November. Our full programme for the festive season will be announced soon, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on all of your favourite social media platforms.
Thank you for supporting The Cheltenham Trust. We understand that people are under pressure with the cost of living as it is and we appreciate your decision to visit us now more than ever. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our venues very soon.
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Tuesday 4 July 2023, 7pm, 9.30pm
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Tickets: £34.50
Saturday 8 until Saturday 15 July 2023
Cheltenham Music Festival is back with eight days of tantalising musical delights, from glorious chamber music with trailblazing artists, such as Mark Simpson and Laura van der Heijden, to the sweeping expanse of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the new and ignite your musical curiosity, plus enjoy late-night performances and a specific edition of Festival favourite Mixtape at DEYA Brewery.
Tickets: To book visit: cheltenhamfestivals.com/music
Saturday 29 July 2023, 7.30pm
Charting the meteoric rise of rock and roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Enjoy an evening of backto-back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing. Featuring note-perfect renditions of some of the most loved songs from the 1950s and 60s, Rave On is a musical experience like no other.
Tickets: £36
Sunday 30 July 2023, 7.30pm
Take a trip down memory lane as you re-live both the storylines and the fantastic music from the films of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band show experience of two halves. A high energy performance where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. The stage show includes state-of-the-art audiovisual effects as well as iconic scenes from both cult classic films.
Tickets: £25
Sunday 6 August 2023, 7.30pm
Showaddywaddy has sold more than 20 million records and toured all four corners of the globe. The band’s 50th anniversary shows will be dynamic and uplifting, featuring all the greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe: Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock and Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.
Tickets: £28
Friday 11 August 2023, 7.30pm
Celebrating one of the most successful artists of the 21st century and multi Grammy award-winner Michael Bublé. This tribute show has it all, the power, emotion, musicianship, and above all the voice. Join us for this breath-taking concert, featuring powerful performances of Michael Bublé’s hits including Home, Feeling Good, Haven’t Met You Yet, Crazy Love, Cry Me A River and many more.
Tickets: £29
Saturday 12 August 2023, 7.30pm
As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. They are supported musically by a four-piece band with lead guitar, violin, cello and drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right.
Tickets: £26.50
Thursday 24 August 2023, 7.30pm
It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.
Tickets: £34
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Friday 25 August 2023, 7.30pm
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let them take you on a rollercoaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit, live with incredible accuracy and high energy accompanied by a light and projection show. They’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.
Tickets: £27
Saturday 26 August 2023, 7.30pm
Dig out those cowboy hats for a celebration of the classic hits of Garth Brooks. This affectionate tribute show features covers of all the classic hits including, among many others, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Friends in Low Places, The Thunder Rolls and, of course, The Dance.
Tickets: £24
Sunday 27 August 2023, 7.30pm
Go Your Own Way is a new tribute show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy award-winning Fleetwood Mac. The band’s legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through Fleetwood Mac’s incredible song book. With hits including Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and many more.
Tickets: £28.50
The Cheltenham Trust is an independent charity that manages Cheltenham’s most iconic venues and is a lead provider of culture and leisure in the town. The impact of the pandemic has seen the trust adapt and change and, as a result, develop a new business model that focuses on growth and future sustainability.
We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and we recognise that we need the right people with the right skills to help us achieve our vision and goals. To find out about our current vacancies visit: www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/jobs
Wednesday 6 September 2023, 7.30pm
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits, Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home).
Now, on the 40th anniversary of No Parlez, he’s releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir; both called Behind the Lens.
Tickets: £32 VIP packages available
Friday 8 September 2023, 7.30pm
International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this show. Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artist for 22 years, dedicating his professional career to paying homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving five-star reviews nationwide.
Tickets: £24.50
Saturday 9 September 2023, 7.30pm
This production stars one of the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artists Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist Jennifer Batten. Now, Jennifer has teamed up with Navi for an unforgettable experience, taking fans closer than they ever dreamed to an original MJ concert. Featuring all the greatest hits along with a live band and dancers.
Tickets: £26
Sunday 10 September 2023, 7.30pm
Presented by Yvette Fielding, the first lady of the paranormal, together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on what may be the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life. Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Yvette and the team present Most Haunted’s all-time top 10 scares complete with unseen video footage from haunted castles, manor houses, hospitals and prisons.
Tickets: £31.50
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Wednesday 13 September 2023, 7.30pm
Celebrating 50 years since the release of iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music as the band performs iconic songs from seminal albums such as The Dark Side of The Moon, Animals, Wish you Were Here, The Wall and, new for 2023, the much-requested masterpiece, Echoes. A true celebration of all things Floyd.
Tickets: £27.50
Thursday 14 September 2023, 7.30pm
The Carpenters Songbook starring Toni Lee is a celebration of the Carpenters’ music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Accompanied by an audiovisual presentation, every song in the show is a chart hit, performed by vocalist Toni Lee with her full live band and backing singers.
Tickets: £27.50
Friday 15 September 2023, 7.30pm
Explore this progressive and productive symphony orchestra’s brave, unique sound with more than 100 years of history, based in Budapest, Hungary. From 2022 Peter Eötvös, world famous composer and conductor as first resident conductor, and Mikhail Pletnev world famous pianist and conductor as resident artist and conductor joined the orchestra.
Tickets: £29.50 Concessions available
Saturday 16 September 2023, 7.30pm
Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year. Go loco down in Acapulco as we take you down memory lane with Motown classics from artists including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and more.
Tickets: £32
Monday 18 September 2023, 7.30pm
The genius, innovation and grandeur of the one and only Prince, this immersive stage show experience pays tribute and reverence to one of the greatest musical pioneers of all time. Expect a sensory spectacular created with an eight-piece band, bespoke costuming and production, and a raft of iconic songs.
Tickets: £29
Wednesday 20 September 2023, 7.30pm
Time to Say Goodbye takes the audience on a journey through Alexander O’Neal’s career with never-before-seen photos, testimonies and tributes, all set to the tune of some of his most beloved songs from his legendary catalogue including Criticize, Fake and If You Were Here Tonight. Accompanied by his nine-piece live band, come and celebrate the legacy of Alexander O’Neal.
Tickets: £35
Thursday 21 September 2023, 7.30pm
The Hollies have been entertaining audiences for the last 60 years with their timeless hits. The band’s music has transcended generations and their live performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. The line-up includes powerhouse drummer Bobby Elliott, and singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, singer Peter Howarth, bass player Ray Stiles, keyboardist Ian Parker, and Steve Lauri on rhythm guitar.
Tickets: £49.50, £39.50, £35.50
Friday 22 September 2023, 7.30pm
The world’s premier show in celebration of The Velvet Voice. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating in over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.
Tickets: £28.50
Sunday 24 September 2023, 8pm, Pillar Room
Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. Whether it’s the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoehorned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to tread in areas much of comedy leaves well alone.
Tickets: £19
Tuesday 26 September 2023, 7.30pm
The Americana Revue is hitting the road in 2023 with an exciting new stage show, celebrating many of the world’s best loved Americana Country Rock artists and some of the most inspiring songs of a generation. Join frontman Ben Mills (X Factor Finalist) and his nine-piece band as they take you on a journey of over two hours of timeless, multimillion selling #1 hits. This incredible show features hit after hit of some of the greatest singer-songwriter icons of the 20th century.
Tickets: £28
Wednesday 27 September 2023, 7.30pm
Hear Harry Redknapp live on stage, interviewed by Noel Brodie. It’s a great show full of Harry’s superb anecdotes and stories from his years in the beautiful game and still with the ‘I’m a Celebrity’ section after his jungle win in 2018.
Tickets: £91.50, £39.50
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat after your swim or work-out at Leisure at Cheltenham. Located in the light and bright atrium mezzanine, at the heart of Cheltenham’s premier sport and leisure destination, the FitStop offers great choice for adults and little ones. You can also plug in your laptop if you’ve got some work to catch up on after your gym session.
To find out more visit: www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/outdoor-cafes-and-bar
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Friday 29 September 2023, 7.30pm
Join the latest three winners of RuPaul Drag Race UK for an exclusive spectacular of side-splitting laughs, jaw-dropping vocals and eyepopping outfits. Starring Krystal Versace (Series 3 Winner), Danny Beard (Series 4 Winner) and Blu Hydrangea (UK vs The World Winner) as they sashay on down to a town near you for one night only.
Tickets: £77, £34
Saturday 30 September 2023, 7.30pm
T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc Bolan’s very own T.Rex. The band is widely accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.
Tickets: £29.50
Sunday 1 October 2023, 7.30pm
Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are bursting out of the kitchen and going on tour with Toyah’s full ‘Posh Pop’ band. With the legendary artistic twists that both Robert and Toyah are renowned for, they’ll perform their own hits plus many much-loved classics, including My Generation, Heroes, Teenage Kicks, Rebel Yell, Slave To The Rhythm, Smoke On The Water, Are You Gonna Go My Way, Paranoid and more.
Tickets: £30.50
Monday 2 October 2023, 7.30pm
From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from The Cavern to the rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolor, the world’s premier Beatles tribute band is back to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the swinging 60s.
Tickets: £38.50, £33.50, £29.50
Friday 6 until Sunday 15 October 2023
The world’s first ever Literature Festival returns for 10 jam-packed days of literary fun, including ticketed events, free family activities and fringe events scattered throughout the Regency town. Meet your favourite authors, get your books signed and Read the World with a whole host of literary greats and extraordinary thinkers covering the hottest topics.
Tickets: Look out for the ticketed programme announced on Wednesday 16 August at cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Tuesday 17 October 2023, 7.30pm
Join Professor Turi King, co-presenter of the BBC Two series DNA Family Secrets, as she uncovers how DNA has revolutionised genealogy and forensics, helping us trace long lost family members, catch criminals and make remarkable historical discoveries. She will reveal how your unique DNA identifies you and your family, how your surname can give you a glimpse into the lives of your ancestors and whether you really are who you think you are.
Tickets: £28 Concessions available
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 7.30pm
Direct from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Windsor castle as seen on ITV, Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry and turmoil. Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish dance and modern tap combine to soar into the 21st century. Co-written and cochoreographed by world renowned tap dancer and Hollywood actor Adam Garcia.
Tickets: £31.50
Thursday 19 October 2023, 7.30pm
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, lifeaffirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen.
Tickets: £16.50 Concessions available
Friday 20 October 2023, 7.30pm
Former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, GMBN’s Martyn Ashton, was already a legend of the sport before his 2012 Road Bike Party video and its sequel propelled him to even greater prominence. Despite a life-changing back break in 2013, Martyn has continued to explore what’s possible on a bike. In Bike Party, Martyn will take audiences through an entertaining look at his life on bikes.
Tickets: £20
Tuesday 24 October 2023, 7.30pm
Dame Joan Collins, with her husband Percy Gibson by her side, will field your questions, giving audiences the opportunity to have an intimate chat with the world famous actress. Featuring seldom-told tales, enchanting anecdotes, and rare and fascinating footage from her seven decades in show business, the evening will be full of the usual wit, candour and, of course, glamour that we have come to expect from this British-born Hollywood legend.
Tickets: £54, 43
Wednesday 25 October 2023, 8pm, Pillar Room
Tom has been flying by the seat of his pants and trying to remember what was important before responsibility and fear got in the way. He’s simplified his life; sold his house and embarked on his latest round of misadventures. With impeccable style, and his usual sense of mischief, the Canadian comedy legend goes to places that others dare not tread. Join this hilarious trip as Tom travels the High Road.
Tickets: £20.50
Thursday 26 October 2023, 7.30pm
Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen and are back on the road exactly 50 years after Queen signed their first recording contract. Featuring Joseph Lee Jackson as ‘Freddie’, together with excellent musicianship, beautiful harmonies and intricate guitar work from Glenn Scrimshaw as ‘Brian May,’ this show will captivate any audience.
Tickets: £26.50
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Friday 27 October 2023, 7.30pm
Just My Imagination is a celebration of the Motown legends and features a cast of dynamic West End performers and is directed by the six-time Olivier nominated actor and choreographer Jason Pennycooke. Just My Imagination brings a fresh, exhilarating and incomparable night of sing-along, dance-along magic to theatres throughout the UK.
Tickets: £27
Saturday 28 October 2023, 7.30pm
The Diana Ross Story is one of the world’s premier shows in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes. 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, Cheri Jade and Tameka Jackson.
Tickets: £28
Sunday 29 October 2023, 7.30pm
One of Europe’s leading ABBA tribute bands, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage. Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two-hour show featuring record-breaking and timeless hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Fernando and Chiquitita all of which will have you dancing in the aisles.
Tickets: £29.50
Monday 30 October 2023, 7.30pm, Pillar Room
Doug looks back over his successes and setbacks during 35 years of natural history filmmaking. Part retrospective, the show is also Doug’s perspective on climate change and its impacts on the world’s wild places. What change of emphasis and direction should we now be incorporating in wildlife films?
Tickets: £25 Concessions available
Tuesday 31 October 2023, 7.30pm
Simon Reeve will offer stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world. With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences
Tickets: £30.50
Thursday 2 November 2023, 8pm, Pillar Room
Both a dad and a kid himself Mark Watson is around the midpoint of his life. The Taskmaster star and multiple award winner, now also famous as one third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys, returns. He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night.
Tickets: £22
Friday 3 November 2023, 7.30pm
Following the very sad passing of Meat Loaf - one of rock ‘n’ rolls true legends - this special live tribute and celebration of his life will take place featuring all of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. Featuring the ultimate dead ringer to Meat Loaf Craig Halford, as seen on ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes and Channel 4’s The Last Leg. Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time.
Tickets: £28
Saturday 4 November 2023, 7.30pm
Reverend Richard Coles is the only British vicar to have had a numberone hit single and to have appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing - a claim which seems unlikely to be matched any time soon. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling author, Twitter phenomenon and enormously loved broadcaster.
Tickets: £25
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Sunday 5 November 2023, 2pm, Pillar Room
Ultimate Dinosaurs is the hit sold-out stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod. Get ready to go on an exciting pre-historic adventure as Ben talks you through the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet. Pitting the knowledge of unwitting parents against their all-knowing kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from the BBC’s Planet Dinosaur.
Tickets: £19 Concessions available
Wednesday 8 November 2023, 7.30pm
The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group is back on tourbringing back the good times with its unique, show-stopping blend of original material and feel-good classics. Over the last 13 years, The Overtones have released seven studio albums, sold out multiple tours, appeared on major TV shows and headlined many prestigious venues and events including the London Palladium, the Royal Albert Hall and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Tickets: £92, 44.50, 34.50
Thursday 9 November 2023, 7.30pm, Pillar Room
After a mammoth 87-date run in 2022, Carl Hutchinson capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before, you know exactly what type of an amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by one of the UK comedy scene’s best kept secrets.
Tickets: £17
Friday 10 November 2023, 7.30pm
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performedlive-before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+ year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music-based evening.
Tickets: £82, £47, £32
Saturday 11 November 2023, 7.30pm
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast country rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Cheltenham Town Hall with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Tickets: £34.50
Wednesday 15 November 2023, 7.30pm
Fascinating Aïda have racked-up millions of internet followers, performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues and been showered with awards and plaudits since they sashayed onto the scene back in 1983. Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft.
Tickets: £29
Monday 20 November 2023, 7.30pm
Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty. Spend an extraordinary evening with him, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story.
Tickets: £36
Wednesday 22 November 2023, 7.30pm, Pillar Room
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate; with over 200,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. Alexa, What Is There To Know About Love?, his last collection, was described by one reviewer as the funniest collection of humorous verse seen in a long time.
Tickets: £18
Thursday 23 November 2023, 7.30pm
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four-part harmonies, roof-raising falsetto and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by their excellent four-piece band. Includes over 30 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more.
Tickets: £27
Ben Hart: Jadoo
Friday 24 November 2023, 7.30pm
World-renowned, multi award-winning magician and West End star Ben Hart returns to the stage in his most personal show yet. Drawn from his experience of travelling India to discover lost, real magic, Hart sheds his usual sleight of hand trickery and lies in favour of stunning displays of wonderment, mysticism, extra-sensory power, and a search for the truth. Rooted in his family heritage in India, this mind-popping show is rich in colour, infectious passion, and wicked humour.
Tickets: £19.50 Concessions available
Saturday 25 November 2023, 7.30pm
That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless rock ‘n’ roll Christmas show, so get ready to kick off your festive season in the best possible way. Completely refreshed year after year, the show takes you on a seasonal, nostalgic sleigh ride through the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll and pop for an experience like no other. Boasting the very best rock and pop classics, as well as all your favourite Christmas songs, expect nothing less than brilliant vocals and first-class musicianship.
Tickets: £30, £26
Sunday 26 November 2023, 7.30pm
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 the ingredients of possibility that lead to body counts by killers such as Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles.
Tickets: £30.50
Tuesday 28 November, Wednesday 29 November, Thursday 30 November 2023, 8pm
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs until she was 16. Now? Now she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.
Tickets: £34.50
Sunday 3 December 2023, 6pm, 8.15pm
Cinema’s most magical music, performed by the London Film Music Chamber Orchestra under the light of a giant moon. 75 minutes jampacked with cinema’s most iconic music, performed live by a chamber orchestra. Including the music from Star Wars, ET, Gladiator, Pirates of The Caribbean and Harry Potter.
Tickets: £34 VIP packages available
Wednesday 6 December 2023, 7.30pm
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas! This 30-piece ensemble recreates the best music of the Swing Era, including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Winter Wonderland and many more for a joyful celebration of festive jazz and big band music.
Tickets: £28 Concessions available
Friday 8 December 2023, 7.30pm
Singing is back. It’s time to lift our voices once more as Gareth Malone hits the road again. Join Gareth for a joyous evening of song, together with his band and stellar singers, performing a whole new set of songs for the 2023 tour. This feel-good concert will leave you with a song in your heart and a spring in your step.
Tickets: £30
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Saturday 9 December 2023, 7pm
‘Allo ‘Allo Dining Invitation is an interactive comedy dinner show where the audience dine in René and Edith’s ‘umble cafe. It begins in the bar over pre-dinner drinks, where the audience is greeted by the characters. Then, when the time comes, the audience is invited through into the restaurant where they are served a three-course meal. The show is half-scripted and half-improvised by the actors, taking place around the audience whilst they eat. It references all the most famous bits from the original show whilst having a narrative all of its own.
Tickets: £45
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 7.30pm
Featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers, Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs including Driving Home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and, of course, The Fairytale of New York. Just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world-class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time.
Tickets: £28.50
Tuesday 19 December 2023, 7.30pm
Some of the country’s best comedians are coming to Cheltenham for a spectacular all-star festive show. Headlined by scampish charmer Ed Gamble, host of the mega-hit podcast Off Menu and star of Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and many more.
Tickets: £27
Located in Imperial Gardens, alongside Cheltenham Town Hall. You can choose to sit inside our orangery, in the secret Skillicorne Gardens or out in Imperial Gardens. Serving a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a tasty food menu, there’s plenty to enjoy.
To find out more visit: www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/outdoor-cafes-and-bar
CONDUCTOR: PHILIP MACKENZIE
SOPRANO: ALICE MACKENZIE
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Friday 15 September 2023, 8pm
The pump room comedy clubs are back for another autumn season and blimey, have we got some fun for you. This month’s comedy crackers are Louise Leigh, Tom Glover, and Jason Neale and topped off with a musical Duncan Oakley.
Tickets: £15
Saturday 23 September 2023, 7.30pm
Enjoy an evening of classical favourites performed by the Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra. The evening opens with Mozart’s Idomeneo Overture and Ballet music and is followed by Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante featuring talented soloists from the orchestra. The evening ends with Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, the Eroica, full of lyrical melodies and emotional content.
Tickets: £24 Including a programme
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October 2023, 11am
At this two-day event we have over 50 exhibitors each day, where you can try out a holistic therapy to help you relax, de-stress and rebalance your energies. Speak to a spiritual teacher, to find out how to clear out the clutter and create the life that you want. Or, for that perfect early Christmas gift, why not pick up some crystals, a piece of artwork or some lovely handmade crafts.
Tickets: £4 per day, £7 for two days, Concessions available
Sitting alongside the Grade I listed Regency Pittville Pump Room. Customers can take away or eat in with table and chairs under the colonnade. Serving a range of hot and cold food, from coffee and cakes to sausage rolls and wraps, the café is the perfect place to enjoy views over the beautiful Pittville Park.
To find out more visit: www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/outdoor-cafes-and-bar
Friday 13 October 2023, 8pm
October a go-go with more stand-up comedy gold. This month’s comedy delights are Eva Bindeman, Mike Cox, David Eagle and all held together by your host and compere Jon Wagstaffe.
Tickets: £15
Saturday 14 October 2023
The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra starts its 23/24 season with this wonderful mix of romantic music.
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Elgar: Sea Pictures (soloist mezzo-soprano Emma Roberts)
Dvorak: Symphony no. 7
For more information go to www.cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info
Tickets: £20 and £17, including a programme, Concessions available
Friday 27 October 2023
A night to remember, marking a Halloween spooktacular with cabaret and burlesque performances.
Details and ticket availability to follow.
Tuesday 31 October 2023, 2pm
This is a family rave for children and their adult accomplices, with live DJs bringing you a mix of old skool and club classics. There will be a dance floor, balloons, candy floss, a sweetshop, confetti-cannon, games, face painting, arts and crafts, fancy dress which is optional, glow sticks and club lights (no strobes) plus some surprises.
Tickets: £10, £8
Friday 10 November 2023, 8pm
Remember, remember it’s the 10th of November (doesn’t quite have the same impact as the 5th but you get what we’re trying to do here).
November fun fire-crackers are Steve Day, Jessie Nixon, El Baldhiniho and compered by the fantastic Dani Johns.
Tickets: £15
Saturday 2 December 2023
The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra continues its 23/24 season with a delightful Mozart symphony sandwiched between two masterpieces from Berlioz.
Berlioz: Overture ‘le Carnaval Romain’
Mozart: Symphony no. 25
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique For more information go to www.cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info
Tickets: £20 and £17, Including a programme, Concessions available
Friday 8 December 2023, 8pm
Here we go with rounding off a stellar year of cracking comedy in fine style for the festive season. Seeing out the year for us are Matt Stellingwerf, Joey Page, Alex Kealey and headlined by Nina Gilligan.
Tickets: £15
Saturday 16 December 2023
Celebrate Christmas in style at the iconic pump room. Enjoy fine dining, cabaret and dancing.
Details and ticket availability to follow.
Last Saturday of every month
Led by experienced puppeteer and puppet maker Bee Daws, this fun workshop focuses on crafting, storytelling, puppetry and performance
Tickets: £5
First Wednesday of every month
An informal object talk held in the Wilson Kitchen café’s lounge area, giving you the chance to join one of our curators for half an hour of light discovery as they introduce different pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections.
Tickets: £3
Every Saturday afternoon, 10am to 12pm
Stay and play in the Wilson Kitchen every Saturday morning from 10am where you can get busy with our 3D building block wall and blocks. Younger creatives can take on their own projects with our giant building blocks and soft play shapes, which will also be available to explore and play with.
Tickets: Free entry
Alternate Wednesdays,10am to 10.45am
Explore instruments and learn some simple beats and percussion patterns while making loads of noise and having lots of fun. We’ll sing songs, play games and enjoy hands-on learning and creativity through music and sound.
Tickets: £3 adults, £2 children
Alternate Wednesdays, 10am to 10.45am
Let your child’s imagination run free with mid-morning stories and crafts. Regular host Helen will be reading a few seasonal books for pre-schoolers, followed by a fun and simple craft activity.
Tickets: £3 adults, £2 children
Saturday 15 July 2023, 11am
The second part of Hannah Whyte’s historical walking tour will see Hannah leading informal drawing exercises as she reads from her book Roam and Riot and leads the journey across Leckhampton Hill. Participants can discuss the rich history surrounding the area while they take in the scenery and sketch the views.
Tickets: £12
Saturday 22 July 2023, 10am
Artist Christine Felce helps you enhance and experiment with your drawings by using mono print techniques. Take inspiration from the museum’s collection of butterflies, bugs and natural history, as well as playing with flowers and freshly foraged leaves. You get an A4 flexible printing plate which you can take away with you, and a pack of specialist Japanese printing paper to use on the printing press.
Tickets: £40
Saturday 12 August 2023, 1pm
Come and join the fun at our Summer Party, where youngsters can join an afternoon of creative crafts and game, whatever the weather. Enjoy summer cyanotype printing on our secret balcony, as well as face painting, fruity treats, music and games.
Tickets: £10 per child, adults free
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August 2023
Join our artist-led holiday clubs with a focus on craft, nature, digital making and history. There’s sure to be something to excite and inspire your young creatives at these sessions that run throughout the summer holidays.
Tickets: £20 without lunch, £25 with lunch
Friday 6 October 2023, 6pm
Join our curating team as they introduce you to our new exhibition Frozen Continent, with talks and tours, followed by a modern-day interpretation of the midwinter menu served to Edward Wilson, Captain Scott and their companions on board the Terra Nova. Accompanied by live music from the Cheltenham improv orchestra.
Tickets: £60
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 11.30am
Quilting fans can join arts and crafts curator Kirsty Hartsiosis behind the scenes at The Wilson to view some of our highly coveted and delicate quilts from the archives, including our much loved and highly popular ‘crazy quilt’ from 1887 and a log cabin quilt from the 1920s.
Tickets: £15
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 10am
Arts and crafts Curator Kirsty Hartsiosis takes you behind the scenes at The Wilson to show you some of our highly coveted and delicate quilts from the archives, followed by a workshop with textile artist and designer, Milligan Beaumont, who will help you to create your own appliqué cushion cover.
Tickets: £45
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Join our artist-led holiday clubs focusing on craft, nature, digital making and history, with lots to excite and inspire your young creatives this half term.
Tickets: £20 without lunch, £25 with lunch
Saturday 28 October 2023, 4pm
We’ll be transforming The Foyle into a spooky disco for beasts who like to boogie, as well as having a range of creepy craft activities, ghostly games and freaky face painting in the café. Hot chocolate and treat included.
Tickets: £10
Wednesday 15 November 2023, 11am
Join our curator-led tour around our exhibition Frozen Continent, where you will can take a closer look at some of Edward Wilson’s wonderful watercolours. Following the tour, you will make your own sketches and learn some techniques to help you to create your own Wilson-inspired watercolours.
Tickets: £30
Wednesday 15 November 2023, 11am
Join one of our curators on a tour around our newly opened exhibition Frozen Continent. Learn more about the objects on display and take the opportunity to ask questions and explore the collection in more detail.
Tickets: £10
Saturday 2 December 2023, 11am
Textile artist Sarah Davies will help you make your own embroidered Christmas stocking. You will be shown simple techniques to sew a name alongside a variety of little images to decorate your stocking to either keep or gift.
Tickets: £35
Saturday 16 December 2023, 11am
In a packed programme, you can join our artist-led workshops, including exclusive Christmas crafts in the café, make your own elf stop-frame animation video and set of Christmas decorations to take home. Finally, complete the one-off gallery trail to save Santa from the South Pole and earn a special gift.
Tickets: £25 per family
Exhibition:
Saturday 1 to Sunday 23 July, Sir Charles Irving Community Gallery
The University of Gloucestershire in collaboration with The Wilson showcase a selection of their high-achieving degree show artists of 2023, including students from Fine Art, Illustration and Photography.
Tickets: Free entry, donations invited
Exhibition:
Tuesday 1 August until Saturday 23 September 2023
Sir Charles Irving Community Gallery
Join in with a range of free family fun activities, workshops and creative sessions in our community gallery with artist-led adventures and our interactive exhibition for all ages.
Tickets: Free entry, donations invited
Give the unforgettable gift of entertainment with one of our gift vouchers and let your recipient choose from more than 100 events, from top name comedians to spoken word events and world renowned orchestras. Our gift vouchers can be used to purchase tickets for any of our events, so the person receiving this voucher will be spoiled for choice. Available from our customer contact team. Please email customer.contact@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
The Cheltenham Trust offers iconic venues that can accommodate a wide range of events from conferences and corporate hospitality to exhibitions and concerts, weddings, banqueting and parties. Private hire is available at Pittville Pump Room and Heritage Café; Cheltenham Town Hall, Garden Bar Orangery and Skillicorne Garden; The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum; Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Sports and Events Bar and stadium.
To find out more contact: commercial@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 August, Tuesday 29 August to Friday 25 August, Tuesday 31 October to Friday 3 November
Give your child a head-start in the water by booking one of our intensive swimming courses. Our experienced instructors will provide expert tuition to help your child become more confident and comfortable in the water in just one week. They’ll also have fun and make new friends too.
To book email: learntoswim@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Friday 4 August 2023
Get together with family and friends for a day of fitness and fun at the Prince of Wales stadium on Friday 4 August from 10am – 4pm. The sports day will include a variety of athletic sports aimed at children of all ages, including sprints, mini hurdles, relay races, long jump and foam rocket throwing. There will also be races for parents, a bouncy castle, circus skills and parachute games, and food and drink will be available to buy. The event will be moved inside if it rains, with no refunds available.
To book visit www.leisureatcheltenham.com
Tuesday 31 October
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Our spook-tacular monster party is packed with fright-fully good monster themed party games, soft play, bouncy castles, crafts and more. Multiple times available. Suitable for those aged eight and under.
To book visit: www.leisureatcheltenham.com
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December
It’s time to get your little ones into their Christmas jumpers and favourite character costumes in time for Leisure at Cheltenham’s Rocking around the Christmas tree party. During the party children can enjoy our soft play zone, bouncy castles, dance to some Christmas music, post a letter to Santa and make their own reindeer food and tree decorations. They will also tuck into themed food and drink available to buy and enjoy a visit from a special guest. There are prizes for the best costume too. Enjoy an active and creative morning of fun, right before Christmas.
To book visit: www.leisureatcheltenham.com
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/signup
Offering a range of membership offers, more than 50 classes a week, three pools and state-of-the-art gym equipment, why not join today? The centre offers swim classes for all abilities, splash pad, bespoke soft play area, gym, health and wellness suite, Fitstop café, on-site parking. Children’s birthday parties to suit all tastes from football and pool parties to soft play and inflatable, contact us to book yours.
To find out more, visit our website.
Hosting a year-round programme of live sports including Cheltenham Festival race week and the Six Nations Rugby. The sports and events bar is also available to hire, an ideal location with on-site parking for a party, conference, event or celebration. To book your event and to find out more email blockbookings@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Booking is available 14 days in advance for members and 10 days in advance for non-members. To book visitwww.leisureatcheltenham.com
The Cheltenham Trust is an independent charity that manages Cheltenham’s most iconic venues and is a lead provider of culture and leisure in the town. The impact of the pandemic has seen the trust adapt and change and, as a result, develop a new business model that focuses on growth and future sustainability. We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and we recognise that we need the right people with the right skills to help us achieve our vision and goals.
To find out about our current vacancies visit: www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/jobs
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Any surplus we make is reinvested in community events and activities that are inclusive and free to access and enjoy.
What do we do as the lead provider of culture, heritage, sport and leisure?
Provide inclusive, free to access events and activities for all the community to enjoy
Support the mental health and wellbeing of the community
Support the future sustainability of heritage buildings as visitor destinations, and the local economy
Enhance the lives of children, young people, families and communities
Make opportunities for local and emerging bands, acts and performers through the trust events programme
Support emerging artists to establish their career through We Are Creators at The Wilson
Concessions enabling access to fitness and leisure
Enable community groups and charities to hire venues on a discounted community rate
Provide access to culture, heritage, sport and leisure through subsidised activities across all venues
Our educational programme supports children with skills by helping them achieve Key stage 2 swimming
Offer free exhibitions ensuring free access for all to the arts
Enable engagement across the wider community and hard to reach audiences
With your support, whatever you are able to give, helps the trust to do even more.
Please consider rounding up your bill, or making a donation when you attend an event, or visit our venues and cafes. You can donate online at www.cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/product/donation/ or by scanning the QR code
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Etickets are available to download online, directly from our booking system. Convenient, paperless, quick and easy to handle. This is the future of ticketing.
ONLINE Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
IN PERSON ticket bookings are available via the customer contact kiosk at Leisure at Cheltenham.
BY TELEPHONE 01242 528764
Monday to Friday, 10am to 5.30pm
There is a transaction fee of £1.50 per booking when buying online or over the phone. Some events listed in this brochure with a bold title may be subject to a £2 ticket commission fee included in the price of the ticket.
Tickets cannot be collected in person on the day of an event, but can be booked online as etickets/ print at home. Tickets can also be posted to you for a fee.
Show times listed are start times. Our venues open one hour before an event starts, so why not arrive early and enjoy a drink in one of our event bars?
We accept most major credit and debit cards only.
Available for selected events – please check with us at the time of booking. Concessions are subject to availability and proof of eligibility will be required. Only one concession/offer may apply per ticket.
There is a Pay and Display car park at Pittville Pump Room and there are several public car parks within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall.
If you are disabled and/or require a carer to accompany you to an event, please advise customer services at the time of booking. Concessions are available at some events to disabled customers, and complimentary tickets for personal assistants. If you need help with transport or parking, please tell us – if we cannot help, we may be able to put you in touch with someone who can.
For more information about booking your tickets or planning your visit, see www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Limited parking for disabled drivers/cars carrying disabled passengers, reservable in advance at customer services.
Ramped wheelchair access.
Purpose-built toilet facilities.
Guide dogs permitted.
Induction loop at Cheltenham Town Hall (ground floor only) and Pittville Pump Room.
Tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded, except in the case of a cancelled event.
We reserve the right to change artists or programmes as necessary.
Latecomers will only be admitted into the auditorium at a convenient break in the performance.
Please ensure that mobile phones are switched off before entering the auditorium.
We may, with your consent, send you information about future events in our venues and from other organisations, which may be of interest.
Other terms and conditions may apply – please check with the customer contact at the time of booking, or see our website.
Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
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Cheltenham Town Hall & Pittville Pump Room accept no responsibility for the content and images reproduced within this brochure that have been supplied by external hirers. Details correct at time of print. The Cheltenham Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (No 1158606) and a company limited by guarantee (No 09021431). Registered address: Cheltenham Town Hall , Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1QA.