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With the end of the year fast approaching, we’re delighted to say that this year’s pantomime is up and running (oh yes it is!). Prepare to get swept away on a magical adventure as the Queens Park Pantomime returns with a brand-new adaptation of an all-time classic tale. There’s trouble in Oz. Elma the WickedContinue reading “MIDWINTER MAGIC”

If you’re a keen stitcher – or fancy trying your hand at textile art – then we’ve plenty of opportunities for you here at QPAC. Our dedicated Textile Studio hosts all manner of classes including weekly workshops, one-off classes and dedicated short courses. Here are a few highlights to look forward to in the comingContinue reading “TEXTILE WORKSHOPS”

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking ahead to the final Limelight Theatre shows of 2022, and both of them have a festive feel! THE WIZARD OF OZ9-31 DECEMBER Written & Directed by Gareth Johnson Prepare to get swept away on a magical adventure as the Queens Park Pantomime returns with aContinue reading “DECEMBER AT THE LIMELIGHT”

A brand new exhibition opens in our gallery this week, featuring work by artist Guy Morris. Guy’s work looks at the human condition, cultural and social differences and how we process and deal with these relationships through imagery and representation; those big ideas that are almost incomprehensible are shrunk down to a size that weContinue reading “GUY MORRIS EXHIBITION”

It’s Craft Fair week! One of the highlights of our calendar is approaching, with this year’s event taking place this Saturday (12 November). See below for full details of what’s on offer! No autumn season is complete without the QPAC Artisan Craft Fair. This year’s event is our biggest yet, with all manner of creativeContinue reading “ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR 2022”

It’s always exciting when a brand-new production comes to our Limelight Theatre, and we’re delighted to be hosting the debut of a new one-act play this weekend, when Unbound Theatre perform ‘Retreat’ on 4-5 November. Regency Theatre, London, 2004 Jenny has writer’s block. A writing retreat is the only solution to the problem; but sometimesContinue reading “THE WRITER’S TALE”

Panto may be rapidly approaching on the horizon, but we’ve still plenty of live music, comedy and theatre coming up at our Limelight Theatre next month. Here’s a preview: ‘RETREAT’ (4-5 NOV) Written by Dario Knight | Directed by Andrew Faber Jenny has writer’s block. A writing retreat is the only solution to the problem;Continue reading “NOVEMBER AT THE LIMELIGHT”

Another new free-to-view exhibition has opened in our gallery space this week, featuring work from artists based right here at QPAC. ‘Diversity in Clay’ features work from Gill Starkin, Julie Brown, Pat Jenkins, Sue Lammiman, and Gill Brown. Gill is the tutor of our weekly Wednesday morning pottery class, which her four fellow exhibitors regularlyContinue reading “NEW POTTERY COLLECTION”

The latest series of a very special audio project from our award-winning storytelling company Unbound has just launched. Inspector Murder Inspects… charts the misadventures of Victorian London’s second-best consulting detective. The Inspector is joined by fellow sleuth Laura Norder, their bondsman and ingenious inventor Luc Vercluse, and anarchic housekeeper Constance Urveillence. The third series ofContinue reading “SLEUTHING SITCOM”

A brand new wellbeing workshop launches next month. Our Bollywood Dance Workout class is set to run ever week from 1 November until the end of term. See below for full details, or click here for our online box office. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Bollywood dance is a style of dance that is heavily influenced byContinue reading “BOLLYWOOD WORKOUT”