Last Summer, our teen potters embarked on an unusual group project inspired by an equally unusual find in our pottery rooms… V Hawyard, marketing coordinator at the centre went to speak to them to find out more ahead of the piece being displayed in the Coffee Bar as part of an exhibition curated by tutorContinue reading “Teen Potters – A Project like No Other!”
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A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… DICK WHITTINGTON
Dick Whittington Director Erika Sanderson revisits old pantomimes and discusses directing a panto this year! What draws you to directing a QPAC panto? Tell us a little bit about your experience on or behind stages! There’s something about a QPAC panto that is truly magical. The community of creatives that come together to produce theseContinue reading “A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… DICK WHITTINGTON”
A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Jack and the Beanstalk Director Andrew Faber spills the beans on his Unbound theatre experience and directing a panto this year! What draws you to directing a QPAC panto? Tell us a little bit about your experience on or behind stages! Well, I’m lucky enough to have over 30 years experience of working in PantomimesContinue reading “A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… JACK AND THE BEANSTALK”
A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… MOTHER GOOSE
Mother Goose Writer and Director Dario Knight sheds some light on the magic of pantomimes and bringing new stories to the stage! What draws you to directing a QPAC panto? Tell us a little bit about your experience on or behind stages! I’ve worked on the QPAC panto since 2013, starting out as a stageContinue reading “A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… MOTHER GOOSE”
A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… CINDERELLA
Cinderella Director Gareth Johnson shares his thoughts on both writing and directing a panto this year! What draws you to directing a QPAC panto? Tell us a little bit about your experience on or behind stages! I’ve been doing Pantomimes with QPAC for years and played so many different parts it’s great to be ableContinue reading “A DISCUSSION WITH THE DIRECTOR… CINDERELLA”
A PANTOMIME SEASON TO REMEMBER
Aylesbury’s Queens Park Arts Centre have unveiled a truly epic Christmas season for December 2025, with six new festive shows on offer at the venue’s Limelight Theatre, including four different pantomimes, for which every single ticket will be capped at £10. Each weekend in December will see the Limelight transformed into the magical Unbound Library,Continue reading “A PANTOMIME SEASON TO REMEMBER”
FUNDING FOR THE HEART OF CREATIVITY IN BUCKS
Queens Park Arts Centre is delighted to announce their most recent core funding partner, Heart of Bucks. The grant will support the Aylesbury-based venue’s ongoing work to provide ‘arts for all’, ensuring that members of the community are able to continue accessing varied and affordable arts opportunities year-round. “We’re very grateful to the Heart ofContinue reading “FUNDING FOR THE HEART OF CREATIVITY IN BUCKS “
A NEW WOODTURNING LATHE
On 22nd May 2025, the Worshipful Company of Turners formally presented a new woodturning lathe to QPAC to support the centre’s growing demand for woodturning classes. The presentation was made by Master Turner, Chistopher Scott, and received on behalf of QPAC by Sarah Lewis, CEO along with woodturning tutor, Philip Francis. Assistant Ian Adkins, ChairmanContinue reading “A NEW WOODTURNING LATHE”
QPAC OPEN DAY 2025!
Join us for Queens Park Arts Centre’s annual Open Day on Saturday 10 May from 11am to 3pm! This free, fun-filled event is the perfect opportunity to explore all that our vibrant arts hub has to offer. No pre-booking required—just drop in! Discover hands-on activities like pottery challenges (with prizes!), woodcarving, portrait painting, decorative weaving,Continue reading “QPAC OPEN DAY 2025!”
WE’RE HIRING!
THIS VACANCY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE We are looking for a creative candidate with a passion for promotion to run QPAC’s marketing, press & publicity. MARKETING COORDINATOR | 22 HOURS PER WEEK | FIXED TERM CONTRACT We’re looking for someone to run QPAC’s marketing, press and publicity. The role will cover print, digital, and eventContinue reading “WE’RE HIRING!”