WHAT'S ON

The AgendaTHE AREA'S HOTTEST HAPPENINGS

THE COTTAGE GARDEN AT GLEBE FARM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

VIRTUAL TOUR

Garden Tour

THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME • ONGOING

The ever-resourceful gardeners involved in The National Garden Scheme are giving visitors virtual access to their exceptional private gardens in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire throughout lockdown. One such garden is at Glebe Farm, Buckinghamshire, which has been a labour of love for the owner, David Hilliard, for 28 years.

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MUSEUM

Virtual Tour

All month NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COMPUTING Delve into the world's most extensive collection of working historic computers at The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley. Their 3D and virtual guided tours are running throughout March, with experts on hand to discuss the codebreaking machines of WWII, the world's oldest working digital computer and more. tnmoc.org

CONCERT

Musical Drive In

Until 21 March ONLINE Stream this uplifting 10-hour performance of the most-loved musical hits ever, with special appearances from the likes of Lucie Jones (Waitress) and Layton Williams (Everyone’s Talking About Jamie). westendmusicaldrivein.co.uk

WORKSHOP

Candle Making Ongoing CANDLE BY EVENTS This candle-making experience company based in Marlow allows you to try the art of crafting candles from the comfort of your own home via a live online workshop. You'll learn how to make your own natural soy and beeswax candles and personalise your creations with a range of fragrances and dyes. candlebyevents.co.uk

THEATRE

LEMONS

24-26 March PROGRESS THEATRE Reading's Progress Theatre, is screening a digital performance of Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons live on Zoom. With themes of communication, censorship, oppression and free speech, this dystopian drama, based on the book by Sam Steiner, is set in a world where the British government has introduced a "Quietude Bill" — a law that limits citizens' speech to 140 words a day. progresstheatre.co.uk

This Month’s Must See

DORIAN GRAY

6-31 MARCH • THE WATERMILL THEATRE + ELGIVA

Two local theatres in Newbury and Chesham are livestreaming di erent adaptations of The Picture of Dorian Gray for audiences to enjoy at home. Based on Oscar Wilde's sensational story about a man who never ages while his portrait turns decrepit, the themes are as relevant today as when fi rst published in 1890. watermill.org.uk • elgiva.com

BELLY

LAUGHS

Lighten the mood and take an online comedy class

HOOPLA IMPROV THEATRE

IMPROV Laugh through lockdown thanks to Hoopla’s online improv classes, which have been attended by over 1,000 people so far. They o er drop-in and taster sessions as well as longer courses for those wanting to improve their comedy skills. hooplaimpro.com

ANGEL COMEDY CLUB

STAND UP Known for hosting the best up-andcoming names in comedy, Angel Comedy Club o ers masterclasses and courses in stand-up and comedy writing for all levels, plus one-on-one sessions. angelcomedy.co.uk

SKILLSHARE

TUTORIALS Skillshare has dozens of video lessons from seasoned comedians on a range of topics, from '5 Techniques to Write Funny Jokes' to 'Mastering Sketch Comedy'. Plus, you can trial it for free. skillshare.com