We are delighted to announce that Robert Plant and his new band Saving Grace will be supporting Fairport Convention on

The encore played by Alice Sara Ott was Gymnopedie no. 1 by Erik Satie

The encore played by Augustin Hadelich was the Caprice in G minor Op. 1 no. 16 by Paganini

We've had some tickets released for the "effortlessly entertaining" (★★★★ Evening Standard) Jason Manford (7 Feb) at The Anvil next month. 

Today (21 Dec) some of the cast from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs dropped in to visit the children's ward at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.  

Are you planning to purchase tickets from our box office over the festive season? Our full Christmas hours can be found below!

The reviews are coming in for this year's 'pansnowmime' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and they're (of course) fantastic!

Congratulations to James Acaster (12 Jun) and Nish Kumar (2 Feb), named in

It's the Year of the Villain, and that means today is the day where it is officially good to be bad (someone tell our Wicked Queen (Kirsty Sparks) the good news - we're too afraid)! 

On Friday, we paid a visit to Tadley for the switching on of the Christmas lights with some of the cast of this year's Anvil pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The encore played by Johannes Moser was the Sarabande from the Cello Suite no. 4 BWV 1010 by Bach The orchestra played Shostakovich's Tahiti Trot (based on Tea for Two) after his Symphony no. 1

Every year during our pantomime run we raise money for a nominated charity.

There's under a month to go until Christmas now, so we reckon it's about time to let you know about some excellent gift ideas for your loved ones.

On Fri 16 Nov, our fair Snow White and two dwarfs heigh-hoed their way to The Malls and Festival Place to switch on this year's Christmas lights. 

It's no secret that we have really great acts performing in The Forge!

We suffered some weather damage to the building on Tuesday 6 November. The performances this week will go ahead as planned, but some areas of the foyer will be cordoned off while repairs are undertaken.

Now that it's October, Halloween is only just around the corner, and we've got some devilishly good spooky treats lined up... If you dare.  

After its huge success during the summer, The Musication Station returns!

Those attending Oktoberfest this weekend can collect their tickets from The Anvil's box office before Thu 11 Oct, 6pm.

There's just under one week to go until Music Theatres Wales' searingly beautiful Passion makes its UK premiere at The Anvil. 

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Podger has been named Gramophone's 2018 Artist of the Year Award.

Sacré bleu!

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, our Anvil birthday Cellist, adds another award to his evergrowing collection.

Our box office summer opening hours are:

Our Anvil birthday Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been wowing classical audiences since the start of this year.

Have you popped in to The Musication Station yet to channel your inner musician? No? Don't worry there's still time!

After the huge success of our previous Basingstone, we've hidden another one for What the Ladybird Heard (12 - 15 Jul)!

Last Thursday, we launched our community project The Musication Station in Festival Place.

He recently played at the Royal Wedding, and now he has managed to bag two of the top awards at the Classic Brit Awards! It's safe to say that the ever talented Sheku Kanneh-Mason is taking the classical music scene by storm. 

Ever wanted to try a musical instrument but didn’t know where to start? Help is at hand - from The Musication Station!

Dani Harmer (CBBC's Tracy Beaker) and Chris Pizzey (Basil Brush) will be paying us a visit on Thu 7 Jun to promote this year's panto Sno

Last week we celebrated our community project, Finding the Words, with a special showcase in The Forge which was a great success.

We will be celebrating our 25th birthday next year and are marking the special anniversary with a Gala Concert (Fri 3 May) performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Brightly-painted stones have been popping up all over Basingstoke.

We are excited to announce the programme from our International Concert Series 2018-2019.

On Fri 16 Mar, our Community Engagement team welcomed a group of young people from the Dove House Post-16 unit to The Anvil for mock interviews.

Has the snow got you down? Well it's snow problem, as we have a very exciting announcement to brighten up your day!

Unless you've been avoiding the shops and the world in general, you're probably aware that it's Mothers Day this Sunday!

The encore played by Alisa Weilerstein was the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat major BWV 1010. The orchestra played Brahms' Hungarian Dance no. 5.

Good news! We've replaced all the seats in the stalls (rows H - T). We think you'll find that our brand new seats are more comfortable and supportive, as well as looking beautiful!  

There isn’t long left until Valentine’s Day, so if you’re still looking for the perfect way to spend it, don’t look any further!

Yesterday, clarinet/director Andreas Ottensamer performed a small teaser for Classic FM.

Over the course of December and January, bucket collectors, comprised of supporters and volunteers, collected donations after each performance of Peter Pan in aid of nominated charity 

Over the last few months, we've been working with local school Park View Juniors to develop a new project with the school’s learning behaviours at its core: tolerance, resilience, cooperation, respect and open-mindedness.

On Thu 16 Nov, our very own Peter Pan landed at Festival Square for an evening of entertainment, community, and festive cheer for the annual switching-on of the Christmas lights.

Anvil Arts is the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire.

The encores played on Friday 13 October by the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra were both from Glazunov's ballet Raymonda: - Entr'acte to Act 1 scene 2 - Grand Pas Espagnol

This week our Peter Pan cast sailed into The Anvil foyer in a very spectacular Pirate ship.

There has been a change of conductor for the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra due to the sad passing of Jiri Belohlavek.

We are delighted to have been awarded a 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for all of the fantastic reviews you've given us. This is the fifth consecutive year we have received this award.

A huge congratulations to one of our upcoming music acts, South African guitarist Derek Gripper, who has won Best Artist in the African and Middle East category at the

The encores played by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra were Nimrod from the Enigma Variations by Elgar and the March of the Trolls from Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Op. 54 no. 3

Autumn 2016 is now on sale. Download your Autumn 2016 ebrochure Comedy, drama, music, and of course, panto - it's all inside! Click on the above link to view the full brochure.

The encore played by Denis Kozhukhin was the Prelude in E minor BVW 855a by Bach in the arrangement by Alexander Siloti.

We're delighted to confirm that Andrew Collins, well known for his weekly Saturday Night at the Movies show on Classic FM, will present the

The encores played by Patricia Kopatchinskaya at the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment concert on Thursday were pieces from Signs, Games and Messages and Kafka Fragments by Gyorgy Kurtag.

Jack and the Beanstalk is officially our best-selling panto for eight years! Our 2015 - 2016 pantomime performed to over 20,000 people over three weeks and received glowing reviews from press and public alike.

Jack and the Beanstalk has opened to four star reviews!

Booking now open for Friends Public booking opens Wed 18 Nov

Don't forget that the performance by Katherine Ryan which had been scheduled for Saturday 7 November has been changed to Sun 29 November because of her changing work commitments.

We are very saddened to learn that John Taylor died on Friday 17 July.

Leif Ove Andsnes, who will make his only recital appearance outside London here on 9 June 2016, has just won Recording of the Year and the Concerto Award in the 2015 BBC Music ma

Hear what our audience members are saying about Cinderella Our magical pantomime plays in The Anvil until 4 Jan. Wey Hey!

The encore played by the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra was Nimrod from the Enigma Variations by Elgar.

Congratulations to comedian Tim Vine who has won the funniest joke award at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The box office summer opening hours are: THE ANVIL Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 3pm CLOSED: Wed 20 - Mon 25 August THE HAYMARKET CLOSED: Mon 4 Aug - Fri 5 Sep EXCEPT: Wed 20 - Fri 22 Aug 10am - 5pm

Limited tickets available for his previously sold out concert today - Friday 2 May - click here to book

The encore played by Barry Douglas was October from The Seasons by Tchaikovsky The orchestra's encore was the Polka Schnell Leichtes Blut by Johann Strauss II