Arts for Rutland is a Registered Charity committed to leading, promoting and supporting the arts in Rutland. It consists of a small volunteer committee that aims to be representative of the county’s arts organisations and various creative disciplines.
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Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. Return of beautiful, hand-made in Rutland Ceramics, Basketry & Soap with Connie Taylor & Kirsten Hartman Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. 10.30am-4pm SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER An evening of comedy in the style of a radio show raising money for the Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. Open mic night is the only place to be in Oakham on a Wednesday night. New people always welcome, so come on down and have some fun and a great beer. YESTERDAY 14 in stock. 11am-2.45pm All materials and equipment will be supplied. A lovely lunch from our seasonal menu is included, as is a glass of mulled wine and festive mince pies. This is a great activity to do with friends or why not treat someone special to an early Christmas present. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 
Friday, 25th October 2019, 7:30 PM
Rutland County Museum, OakhamPowered By Fairydust presented by Fishhouse Theatre
Retired Janis Barlow drives around the county delivering books to those in rural communities. Lonely and
needing a project, she takes it upon herself to not only deliver books but to help her community and
herself find contentment in life.
Box Office: Call 01572 723 393, at Oakham Wines, High Street, Oakham or online at
wegottickets.com/event/479858 (Catmos Street, LE156HW)
Running time
70 min + interval
Audience Type
Adults/Older Children
Age Range
16+
Ticket Prices
£10.00
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while. You will have a chance to sit up close and watch detailed demonstration and then have a go yourself, at your own pace, with help as you need it throughout the day. A chance to be a bit more creative with your flower paintings. Learn how to layer washes to create beautiful lighting effects, then how to paint negative shapes to add impact.
Price includes tea/coffee throughout the day, an afternoon cream tea, as well as entry into the Gardens.
Sandra can provide all the basic materials you will require for an extra £6 (Please order when booking)
Thursday 7 November 2019
Director: Carl Hunter 1h 29m (12A)
With Bill Nighy and Jenny Agutter
A heartfelt but whimsical tale delightfully written
by Frank Cottrell Boyce and filmed around
Merseyside’s windswept coastline. Bill Nighy stars
as an eccentric tailor, determined to re-connect
with his missing son and re-unite his family.
Friday, 15th November 2019, 8:00 PM
Manton Village Hall
Old Herbaceous presented by Kick In The Head
Described as ‘Downton Abbey with gardening tips’ (Surrey Advertiser), ‘Old Herbaceous’ is a one man
play about a retired head gardener Herbert Pinnegar played by Giles Shenton. Set somewhere in the 70s,
Herbert invites the audience into his greenhouse where his stories take the audience through his time
growing up in the 1900’s, through both world wars and his years of service to his employer and lady of
the manor, Lady Charteris. ‘Pitch-perfect comedy.’ The Telegraph ‘Timeless appeal.’ The Independent ‘Not
to be missed.’ BBC Radio Kent
Box Office: 01572737503 – (Priory Road, LE15 8SU)
Running time
85 min + interval
Audience Type
Adults/Older Children
Age Range
12+
Ticket Prices
£10.00 Standard
Other Ticket Information
No Bar. Please bring your own drinks.
Thursday 5 December 2019
Directors: Danny Boyle 1h 56m (12A)
With Himesh Patel, Lily James and many more
A romantic, musical comedy written by Richard
Curtis, with an unlikely story, built around the
Beatles’ music catalogue. With appearances by
Ed Sheeran and James Corden.
In this relaxed and fun workshop, Maria from The Flower Patch, will teach you how to create your own traditional moss based 18 inch (45cm) festive wreath to take home. You will use freshly gathered foliage, seed heads and other floral treasures from the Gardens here at Barnsdale to embellish your wreath, creating your own unique design. To get an idea of how good your wreath will be under Maria’s tuition have a look at her fabulous creations at http://www.theflowerpatch.co.uk/
