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2026 PERFORMANCES
NEXT PERFORMANCES
The Smoking Show
Friday 27th March 2026, 9.00pm
Saturday 28th March 2026, 7.30pm
Sunday 29th March 2026, 4.00pm
The Folk of Gloucester Theatre Festival,
99 - 103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG
Tickets £8.00, £6.00
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/gloucester-civic-trust
An every day tale of life, cigarettes and matters arising! This funny one hour, one-man show is a mixture of stand up, drama, autobiography and the occasional rant. It explores writer/actor John Bassett's 40 year relationship with cigarettes in a lively, funny way but also looks at the changes in society that have happened towards smoking during that time.
Smoking bans, smoking styles and the demonisation of the smoker are all included in the performance, as well as the drama of a life threatening illness. If you are a smoker you will sympathise and recognise some of the situations and if you are a non-smoker maybe you will understand the world of the smoker a little bit better.
" Whether you smoke or not, there is something to appeal to you in this show, with its hard hitting honesty; This expressive stand up performance has the audience laughing, as John laughs at himself, through an autobiographical smoke screen." - Fringe Secrets
Friday 27th March 2026, 9.00pm
Saturday 28th March 2026, 7.30pm
Sunday 29th March 2026, 4.00pm
The Folk of Gloucester Theatre Festival,
99 - 103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG
Tickets £8.00, £6.00
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/gloucester-civic-trust
An every day tale of life, cigarettes and matters arising! This funny one hour, one-man show is a mixture of stand up, drama, autobiography and the occasional rant. It explores writer/actor John Bassett's 40 year relationship with cigarettes in a lively, funny way but also looks at the changes in society that have happened towards smoking during that time.
Smoking bans, smoking styles and the demonisation of the smoker are all included in the performance, as well as the drama of a life threatening illness. If you are a smoker you will sympathise and recognise some of the situations and if you are a non-smoker maybe you will understand the world of the smoker a little bit better.
" Whether you smoke or not, there is something to appeal to you in this show, with its hard hitting honesty; This expressive stand up performance has the audience laughing, as John laughs at himself, through an autobiographical smoke screen." - Fringe Secrets
Area 8
Sunday November 2nd 2025, 3.00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Church,
Church Place, Walkley Hill,
Rodborough, Stroud, GL5 3NF
https://www.rememberingrodborough.org.uk/
Tickets £7.50 - To book click here
Based on the book written by Captain P R Symonds, Area 8 is a lively, funny, poignant performance looking at the experiences of the Civil Defence Services and A.R. P. in Stroud and Nailsworth.
The performance takes in all aspects of life during wartime from rationing. shelters and nursing to what to do in an emergency and what the cry “Rallyho!” means
Sunday November 2nd 2025, 3.00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Church,
Church Place, Walkley Hill,
Rodborough, Stroud, GL5 3NF
https://www.rememberingrodborough.org.uk/
Tickets £7.50 - To book click here
Based on the book written by Captain P R Symonds, Area 8 is a lively, funny, poignant performance looking at the experiences of the Civil Defence Services and A.R. P. in Stroud and Nailsworth.
The performance takes in all aspects of life during wartime from rationing. shelters and nursing to what to do in an emergency and what the cry “Rallyho!” means
Tommy Atkins and the Canary Girl
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CANAL CREATIVES
We are working on a new project with Cotswold Canals Connected and are looking for young people aged 16 -25 to take part in creating a special exhibition at the Museum in the Park.
Please get in touch if you would like to take part.
Email [email protected]
We are working on a new project with Cotswold Canals Connected and are looking for young people aged 16 -25 to take part in creating a special exhibition at the Museum in the Park.
Please get in touch if you would like to take part.
Email [email protected]
Recent Film Projects
Days of Hope - The Chartists in Stroud
To view the full film click here.
Days of Hope is the story of the Chartist movement in Stroud and the fight to get the working man the vote. On 21st May 1839 the Chartists held a meeting on Selsley Common to demand the vote and gather support. This film shows the story in a lively different alternative way and features many Stroud people (many of who are not professional actors). It also features original songs by Stroud punk band Chinese Burn and The Forgetting Curve.
We have been working on a number of film and video projects in addition to our community film - Days of Hope.
Most recently we have completed this film for Stroud Festival of Nature made up of short videos of wildlife from the people of Stroud. We hope you enjoy it!
Most recently we have completed this film for Stroud Festival of Nature made up of short videos of wildlife from the people of Stroud. We hope you enjoy it!
The Wildlife of Stroud
Other Recent Videos
Taking Care of the Caretaker
Video made with students from Gloucester College for the song by Jim Bob from Carter USM
May Day at Woodchester Mansion
Video of a lively May Day event at Woodchester Mansion, Gloucestershire
featuring Steampunks and Morris Dancers
featuring Steampunks and Morris Dancers
Peter Drinkwater the Nailsworth Apothecary of 1810
- created for the Museum in the Park from original documents
Idle Thoughts of An Idle Fellow by Jerome K Jerome
-created with thanks to Aziloth Books
Fish, Fykes and Ferries - The Fisherman
- created and filmed for Gloucestershire Archives (2011)
THE FINAL JOURNEY OF EDWARD WILSON
by John Bassett
First performed at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to commemorate the centenary of Capt Scott's ill fated mission to the South Pole, this play charts the life of Edward Wilson, explorer and naturalist on Scott's journeys to the Antarctic. Wilson encounters a mysterious figure as he and his fellow explorers face the end of their journey at the Pole. Cheltenham born Edward Wilson, the naturalist, was also a caring and religious man and the play explores all facets of his character, not only as an enthusiastic man of science and exploration but also a brave one who died at the South Pole.
"A sledge-load of information... wide-eyed in wonder, still-jawed in admiration... a worthy addition to events celebrating Wilson's bravery" - Gloucester Echo.
“Brilliantly captures Wilson – how he thought, what drove him and the spirit which animated explorers of that time.” – Audience member.
"A sledge-load of information... wide-eyed in wonder, still-jawed in admiration... a worthy addition to events celebrating Wilson's bravery" - Gloucester Echo.
“Brilliantly captures Wilson – how he thought, what drove him and the spirit which animated explorers of that time.” – Audience member.
“Thank you for bringing new audiences to the life and work of a terrific human being… a wonderful portrayal, showing Wilson’s intelligence and innocence” – Audience member
For **** review from Broadway Baby see link below
https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/the-final-journey-of-edward-wilson/737819
(Picture by Edward Wilson - courtesy of David Wilson)
For **** review from Broadway Baby see link below
https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/the-final-journey-of-edward-wilson/737819
(Picture by Edward Wilson - courtesy of David Wilson)
