Recent drawings, film, objects and photographs about spending twelve moments in time in the English landscape. The artist follows red deer tracks in wheat fields during harvest time which were filmed on the farm she grew up on as well as documenting desire paths on common land including New Hinksey Meadow Oxford and Pipe Green, […]
Cherished and admired in equal measure by listeners and fellow musicians, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and prolific collaborator Kris Drever has been a leading light on the UK roots scene for well over a decade. A highly skilled guitarist who adroitly blends traditional folk and flat picking with more contemporary influences – allied to a […]
Fred’s House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge. They make summery, 70’s West Coast inspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among […]
Come and hear best-selling psychological thriller writer J.S. Lark, who will be giving a talk about her stories through the eyes of her characters in her books The Twins and The Secret Couple and also her new Christmas titles. Books will be available for signing. Tickets available from Abingdon Library or by calling 01235 520374
Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm Alt folk band Ranagri are 4 Irish and English musicians; combining Voices, Guitar, Bouzouki, Flutes, Whistles, Harp/Electric Harp, Bodhrán/Drums. Since forming, Ranagri have recorded three studio albums at Grammy Award Winning Record Label Stockfisch Records, with their latest record ‘Playing For Luck’ released in 2019. […]
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s […]
Samuel Langley-Swain will be reading from his new Christmas book Where Björn Belongs - a sensitive and inclusive festive story of friendship and belonging, centred around the unbreakable bond between a boy and a bear. This is a wonderful chance for your children to meet a fantastic children's author and a magical start to the Christmas […]
Join the award winning Abingdon Concert Band and guest singer Eleanor Tollan for a showing of Raymond Briggs’ popular animation The Snowman with live musical accompaniment. The performance will also include music from Disney Pixar films Encanto and Frozen, as well as other festive favourites. This family friendly performance will last approximately one hour.
As part of 'Common Land' exhibition, meet artist Kate Hammersley. She will talk about her work and answer questions in the Sessions Gallery on the first floor of the museum. The exhibition features 360° drawings created using seven colours from the light spectrum in one hand and reflects on themes of permanence and displacement. The […]
Popular as ever, our Xmas crafts activity is just around the corner. Will you make something for your home, or something to give as a gift? Drop in session, booking not required. FREE ENTRY (suggested donation £1 per child). Time: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Location: Museum Basement (this floor is accessible by […]
Tim Robson is conducting the Abingdon Chorale choir for 2 Christmas concerts at the Unicorn Theatre on Saturday December 17th. There are 2 concerts one at 2pm and one at 4pm
Don't miss out! Please come and join us for an evening of Christmas Harmony. Harmony Inspires, local award-winning ladies a cappella chorus will be singing much-loved festive repertoire at St Michael & All Angels Church, Park Road, Abingdon. Tickets are £10 for adults, free for accompanied children under 16 years old. Available from The Bookstore, […]
