Author Archives: QPAC

On Saturday 9 September, as part of Heritage Open Days nationwide events, QPAC opened it’s doors to the public for a taster of its jam-packed programme of live theatre, musical performances, creative activities and demonstrations, all designed to inspire creativity and give visitors the opportunity to discover a new hobby or two! The Limelight theatreContinue reading “OPEN DAY FUN!”

A new free-to-view exhibition opens in our gallery space next week, as part of our Artisan project. ‘Sylvie Signs’ an exhibition by artist and signwriter Esther North explores light and texture through bold typographic and geometric designs using traditional signwriting and gilding techniques. “The process, heritage and tradition of the craft of signwriting is centralContinue reading “‘SYLVIE SIGNS’ EXHIBITION BY ESTHER NORTH”

We’ve a special performance taking place in our Limelight Theatre this Saturday (4 March). The Unbound Storytellers will be performing a trio of tales featuring everything from singing squirrels to lock-busting ducks. Over the last two years, the Unbound Storytellers have been travelling across the county entertaining audiences with stories inspired by where they live.Continue reading “MEET THE STORYTELLERS”

A new free-to-view exhibition opens in our gallery space this week, as part of our Artisan project. Between 20 February and 8 March, Artisan will be welcoming acclaimed local artists (and QPAC tutors) Amanda Curbishley and Brenda Hurley for a joint exhibition of landscape and waterscapes titled ‘Earth and Water’. High key colour and elementsContinue reading “EARTH AND WATER EXHIBITION”

Nestled in-between reception and the Limelight Theatre is our very own gallery shop, which is full of fantastic items to view and buy. The shop is part of our Artisan project, which brings the very best local artists and makers to QPAC for free-to-view exhibitions, craft fairs, and special events. The stock is ever-changing, soContinue reading “GALLERY SHOP”

We’re pleased to announce details of our next AGM, which will be taking place this Spring. The meeting will be held here at QPAC on Thursday 23 March 2023. Drinks will be served from 7pm, with the meeting due to commence at 7.30pm. All registered members are welcome to attend – this includes all volunteersContinue reading “QPAC AGM 2023”

A new month brings a new set of live shows at our Limelight Theatre, spanning live music, theatre, and comedy. PHIL BEERFRI 3 FEB – 7.30PM Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great dealContinue reading “FEBRUARY AT THE LIMELIGHT”

The first in-house theatrical production of the year is almost upon us. We’re beginning a year of all manner of great stories with a night of much-needed Wildean wit, when our award-winning project Unbound present a rehearsed reading of An Ideal Husband at our Limelight Theatre on 4 February. Sir Robert Chiltern MP and hisContinue reading “AN IDEAL READING”

If you’re feeling inspired by the current series of The Great Pottery Throw Down and fancy trying your hand at ceramics, then our pottery is the perfect place to go! ABOUT THE QPAC POTTERY Pottery has been the cornerstone of our crafts programme for more than forty years, and our facilities are amongst the bestContinue reading “QPAC POTTERY”

Queens Park Arts Centre’s award-winning storytelling project Unbound is set to reach new heights between now and 2025,  after being awarded a three-year funding grant from the Rothschild Foundation. The Aylesbury-based venue has announced it has secured a £160,000 grant that will ensure Unbound will continue to offer dozens of projects across theatre, audio, andContinue reading “UNBOUND STORYTELLING”