“Hello! I’m Brain” – Yes, Charlie’s Brain………… Charlie Locke is a kind, funny and imaginative child who's ready to share her thoughts with the world. But sometimes, confidence escapes her, and her thoughts go on great adventures before, and if, they are heard. Join Charlie and Brain as they navigate through primary school life, friendships...
Summer Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 2022- 10 days of creative day camps Tuesday 9th August - Go Sketch Using David Hockney's drawings and Colourful pictures as inspiration, we will make a beautiful Album to display your own artwork in.You will design a collaged cover and play a variety of drawing games. 25th,...
by The Three Inch Fools The Three Inch Fools are dusting down their musical instruments and hitting the road with Shakespeare’s riotous comedy, Twelfth Night. Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity, as five actors present an inventive take on this rip-roaring comedy, fit for all the family. Touring the UK this summer,...
Summer Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 2022- 10 days of creative day camps Wednesday 10th August - Summer Sun Create your own Summer inspired mobile to hang in the sun at home. Pick your favourite things about Summer to make your own unique creation. 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,...
Summer is here and we want to get creative! Join us for two days of family fun, making and creating inspired by the museum and beautiful surrounding gardens. Designed for families to enjoy creative making together, these 2 hour sessions will be led by Chrissie and Esther from Skylarks Creativity. Expect beautiful materials and inspiring...
by The Three Inch Fools The Three Inch Fools hit the road with a bang. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history. This summer, touring the UK, The Gunpowder Plot comes to life in a brand new, calamitous production...
by Heartbreak Productions Our original murder mystery will set five suspects under the spotlight, and we will depend on the audience to find answers. Who was lurking in the corridor carrying a candlestick? When did the third gunshot go off – before or after the very silly song? And probably most importantly, why didn’t you...
Summer is here and we want to get creative! Join us for two days of family fun, making and creating inspired by the museum and beautiful surrounding gardens. Designed for families to enjoy creative making together, these 2 hour sessions will be led by Chrissie and Esther from Skylarks Creativity. Expect beautiful materials and inspiring...
Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food. Chef Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley is famous for creating some of the world’s most disgusting dishes. You might know him from the award-winning children’s book The...
by Philip Ridley (Running Time: 1hour 5 mins) The Beast will Rise is a collection of monologues by award-winning playwright Philip Ridley. It is powerfully haunting 'celebration of the glittering dark' (Arts Desk), where Chihuahuas are held ransom in an apocalyptic landscape, and a starling haunts a lover's fever. An evening of two monologues (Cactus...
The Schantz fortepiano, acquired in 1983, is one of the highlights of the Holburne’s collection. It was made in Vienna around 1795, and is exceptionally rare, only four such instruments have survived. We have invited the internationally respected keyboard artist Nathaniel Mander, to play the Schantz for us this summer - he has chosen to...
FREE Drop-In, make and create with our Learning Team. A fun, free, family activity to create your own stand-up museum inspired by our David Hockney exhibition. We’ll provide exciting art materials and inspiration. Come and join us to celebrate William Holburne’s birthday. Sunday 21 August 10.30am - 1pm Find us at 15 New Bond...
