Anvil Arts runs The Anvil, The Haymarket, The Forge and The Exchange cafe/bar. It is the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire, serving a region which stretches across central southern England.
Information
- Location:
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7QR
- Phone:
- 01256 844 244
- Mon - Sat:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photos
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Original Sin Rehearsal PhotosCreated about a month ago
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Photo Call - 09/10/09Created about a month ago
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Events
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- My Fair Lady
The Haymarket
Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm - Rob Grant
The Forge at The Anvil
Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm - Fatal Encounter
The Haymarket
Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30pm - Grumpy Old Women
The Anvil
Thursday, November 19 at 8:00pm - Stewart Francis
The Forge at The Anvil
Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm - The Night Before Christmas
The Haymarket
Monday, November 23 at 2:00pm - Stewart Francis
The Forge at The Anvil
Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00pm - Stephen K Amos
The Anvil
Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00pm - The Lion, The Witch & The Ward...
The Haymarket
Friday, December 4 at 7:00pm - Cinderella
The Anvil
Thursday, December 10 at 10:30am
Notes
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- Anvil Arts wins huge satisfaction rating from residents 4:41am Oct 13
- Anvil Arts Autumn 09 brochure 4:52am Jul 16
- SOLD OUT AND SELLING FAST! 2:09am Dec 5
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Featuring the stunning voice of Carole Gordon with the Blue Jeans Band & singers
A musical celebration featuring all the greatest songs including Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Close to You, Only Yesterday - hits that every Carpenters fan adores.
Plus great medleys put together from their many album tracks - songs... that link together from The Beatles' Mr Postman, Ticket to Ride and Help, a superb Bacharach and David medley featuring renditions of Do You Know the Way to San Jose and Always Something There to Remind Me - to name but two of these timeless classics.
A Carpenters country medley with Top of the World, Sweet Sweet Smile & Jambalaya will be in great contrast to the sad and perhaps most popular songs on her last and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart.Read More
A musical celebration featuring all the greatest songs including Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Close to You, Only Yesterday - hits that every Carpenters fan adores.
Plus great medleys put together from their many album tracks - songs... that link together from The Beatles' Mr Postman, Ticket to Ride and Help, a superb Bacharach and David medley featuring renditions of Do You Know the Way to San Jose and Always Something There to Remind Me - to name but two of these timeless classics.
A Carpenters country medley with Top of the World, Sweet Sweet Smile & Jambalaya will be in great contrast to the sad and perhaps most popular songs on her last and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart.Read More
Time:7:30PM Saturday, January 16th
Location:The Haymarket, Wote Street, Basingstoke
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Jools Holland
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
featuring GILSON LAVIS and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL
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Theatre Centre presents RIGGED by Ashmeed Sohoye.
I don’t wanna be the hardest man in the smallest town.
I want something more.
Let me slot in the pound coin, push the buttons and watch the wheels spin.
Will I hit the jackpot or are the odds stacked against me?
Nathan has been excluded from school and spends his days in the... gambling arcades. He has been given an ASBO banning him from the town centre, while his girlfriend Sarah has aspirations to continue her education. Their lives change dramatically with the discovery that Sarah is pregnant. Can the two of them escape their dysfunctional families and create a secure life for themselves and their child, or is the system implacably set against them?
A new play by Ashmeed Sohoye about the battle between choices, expectations and breaking free.
Suitable for ages 14 and over.
"Its liveliness and Sohoye's compassionate eye ensure that this always feels like art and not social work. It's given a boost and a heightened reality by Natalie Wilson's neatly designed production, which demonstrates real flair." The Guardian
"Rigged is an immaculately well-written, intensely powerful piece about four interlinked 21st century lives, each in its way as tragic as King Lear." The Stage
Suitable for aged 14 and over. Runs for 60 minutes with no interval.Read More
I don’t wanna be the hardest man in the smallest town.
I want something more.
Let me slot in the pound coin, push the buttons and watch the wheels spin.
Will I hit the jackpot or are the odds stacked against me?
Nathan has been excluded from school and spends his days in the... gambling arcades. He has been given an ASBO banning him from the town centre, while his girlfriend Sarah has aspirations to continue her education. Their lives change dramatically with the discovery that Sarah is pregnant. Can the two of them escape their dysfunctional families and create a secure life for themselves and their child, or is the system implacably set against them?
A new play by Ashmeed Sohoye about the battle between choices, expectations and breaking free.
Suitable for ages 14 and over.
"Its liveliness and Sohoye's compassionate eye ensure that this always feels like art and not social work. It's given a boost and a heightened reality by Natalie Wilson's neatly designed production, which demonstrates real flair." The Guardian
"Rigged is an immaculately well-written, intensely powerful piece about four interlinked 21st century lives, each in its way as tragic as King Lear." The Stage
Suitable for aged 14 and over. Runs for 60 minutes with no interval.Read More
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Icarus Theatre Collective, Original Theatre Company, and Anvil Arts in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre present JOURNEY'S END by R.C. Sheriff.
26 - 30 January, 7.30pm | 28 & 30 Jan, 2pm matinees
Co-Produced & Directed by Alastair Whatley | Produced by Max Lewendel
Starring Graham Seed (from The Archers and lea...d from Midsummer Murders), Adam Best (from Holby City and Waking the Dead) and Christopher Harper
The young, talented and war-weary Captain Stanhope is confronted with the fresh face of his past as an old schoolmate joins his platoon. As the offensive looms ever closer, Stanhope must inspire his men to make the ultimate sacrifice for a war he no longer understands and for a cause he no longer remembers.
This compelling play based on R. C. Sherriff's own experience in the trenches of World War I with its heroism, humour and inevitable tragedy shows courage in the face of uncertain odds. All staged within Stanhope’s claustrophobic dugout, time creeps to a standstill as soldiers await their orders before racing to its heart wrenching climax as these young men face their ‘Journey’s End’.
The team who brought the fantastic Vincent in Brixton to The Haymarket in March 2009, Icarus Theatre Collective and Original Theatre Company are creating a very traditional take on this compelling play, setting the ten-person cast in a realistic Dugout filling the theatre with the sights and sounds of WWI.Read More
26 - 30 January, 7.30pm | 28 & 30 Jan, 2pm matinees
Co-Produced & Directed by Alastair Whatley | Produced by Max Lewendel
Starring Graham Seed (from The Archers and lea...d from Midsummer Murders), Adam Best (from Holby City and Waking the Dead) and Christopher Harper
The young, talented and war-weary Captain Stanhope is confronted with the fresh face of his past as an old schoolmate joins his platoon. As the offensive looms ever closer, Stanhope must inspire his men to make the ultimate sacrifice for a war he no longer understands and for a cause he no longer remembers.
This compelling play based on R. C. Sherriff's own experience in the trenches of World War I with its heroism, humour and inevitable tragedy shows courage in the face of uncertain odds. All staged within Stanhope’s claustrophobic dugout, time creeps to a standstill as soldiers await their orders before racing to its heart wrenching climax as these young men face their ‘Journey’s End’.
The team who brought the fantastic Vincent in Brixton to The Haymarket in March 2009, Icarus Theatre Collective and Original Theatre Company are creating a very traditional take on this compelling play, setting the ten-person cast in a realistic Dugout filling the theatre with the sights and sounds of WWI.Read More
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Following 2008's sold out national tour, best selling DVD Dara O Briain Talks Funny and his debut book Tickling The English, award winning stand up comedian Dara O Briain hits the road again in 2010.
While not hosting BBC2's Mock The Week Dara is the star of Three Men and a Boat, has appeared on Live From The Apollo, a...nd is also a Guardian sports columnist.
"His set is a masterclass in intelligent stand-up" The Guardian
As seen on Q.I and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
"If you don't laugh at O Briain check your pulse, you must be dead" The Evening Standard.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to catch the most charming, charismatic, fast-talking funny man working on the UK's live comedy circuit today. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.Read More
While not hosting BBC2's Mock The Week Dara is the star of Three Men and a Boat, has appeared on Live From The Apollo, a...nd is also a Guardian sports columnist.
"His set is a masterclass in intelligent stand-up" The Guardian
As seen on Q.I and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
"If you don't laugh at O Briain check your pulse, you must be dead" The Evening Standard.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to catch the most charming, charismatic, fast-talking funny man working on the UK's live comedy circuit today. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.Read More
Anvil Arts Only 3 more performances of Skellig left! Get your tickets now and don't forget to use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Facebook offer! Quote 'Facebook241' when booking your tickets. Offer is not available online, is subject to availability & does not apply to tickets already purchased. Available on full price tickets only & cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Call 01256 844 244.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Skellig tickets! We are offering buy 1 full price ticket, get 1 free for any performance of Skellig at The Haymarket. Quote ‘Facebook241’ when booking your tickets. Offer is not available online, is subject to availability & does not apply to tickets already purchased. Available on fu...ll price tickets only & cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Call 01256 844 244Read More
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Fresh from Channel 4 and a critically acclaimed, sell out run at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival, the "funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe" (The Scotsman) return to take the UK by storm.
In 2007 they were nominated for the If.comedy award. In 2008 they won Chortle Best Sketch Act, performed in Australia and had their own shows on Channel 4 and Radio 4.
Pappy's World Record Attempt: 200 sketches in an hour (plus bonus sketches and an interval)
Time:8:00PM Friday, April 9th
Location:The Forge at The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke
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Best-known for her legendary one-woman shows, Jo Caulfield is "one of the finest female comics at work" (The Observer) and has recently been nominated as "the best female Stand-Up in the country" (Chortle.co.uk). She is also Graham Norton's head writer.
"She is, quite simply, a damn funny woman" The Scotsman
"Many of the... points Jo Caulfield makes about the human condition would have sociologists stroking their beards in admiration, but her audience tend to be laughing too much to notice. Do not miss her." The Times
"Definitely the rising star of women's comedy. Her mixture of cutthroat wit and wildly accurate observation regularly brings audiences to their knees with laughter." Evening Standard
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"She is, quite simply, a damn funny woman" The Scotsman
"Many of the... points Jo Caulfield makes about the human condition would have sociologists stroking their beards in admiration, but her audience tend to be laughing too much to notice. Do not miss her." The Times
"Definitely the rising star of women's comedy. Her mixture of cutthroat wit and wildly accurate observation regularly brings audiences to their knees with laughter." Evening Standard
Read More
Time:8:00PM Sunday, March 21st
Location:The Forge at The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke
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EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND
A heady mix of artistic integrity, loyalty and avarice has put Jimmy back on the road.
If you only see one comedy show this year... what's the matter with you? Get out more.
A ‘rapier' is the long sword of a gentleman.
‘Rapier wit' is defined as clever, quick, intelligent humour.
Please n...ote, Jimmy Carr doesn't have ‘the long sword of a gentleman' and even if you like him, ‘clever, quick and intelligent' is a bit of a stretch.
Suitable for aged 16 and over.Read More
A heady mix of artistic integrity, loyalty and avarice has put Jimmy back on the road.
If you only see one comedy show this year... what's the matter with you? Get out more.
A ‘rapier' is the long sword of a gentleman.
‘Rapier wit' is defined as clever, quick, intelligent humour.
Please n...ote, Jimmy Carr doesn't have ‘the long sword of a gentleman' and even if you like him, ‘clever, quick and intelligent' is a bit of a stretch.
Suitable for aged 16 and over.Read More
Anvil Arts A few photos of the rehearsals for Original Sin (which is at The Haymarket from 16-24 October)
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council carried out a survey of local residents earlier this year - and Anvil Arts came out with great ratings...
Anvil Arts A few pics from this year's Haymarket Christmas Show photo call. Copyright Sean Dillow (It's Your Day Photography www.itsyourday.uk.com)
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The Actor, Adventurer and Author takes a break from travelling the world, to travel the UK with a brand new live show.
The star of The Long Way Round, The Long Way Down, Race To Dakar and By Any Means hosts an evening of stories, anecdotes and tales from his worldwide escapades.
With Support.
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A music and dance experience that is taking Europe by storm. The show is filled with hot rhythms, delicate dances, and beautiful melodies which will take you on a tour through exciting Cuban nights.
"PASIÓN DE BUENA VISTA" leads you to the streets of the Pearl of the Caribbean, so that you can experience the unspoiled ...rawness and joy of Cuban life.
The show features three top Cuban singers, dancers from the world famous Tropicana Club in Havana and an eight piece live band, as well as beautiful costumes, stage-backdrop and breathtaking projections.Read More
"PASIÓN DE BUENA VISTA" leads you to the streets of the Pearl of the Caribbean, so that you can experience the unspoiled ...rawness and joy of Cuban life.
The show features three top Cuban singers, dancers from the world famous Tropicana Club in Havana and an eight piece live band, as well as beautiful costumes, stage-backdrop and breathtaking projections.Read More
