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We regret that Yuri Temirkanov has withdrawn from this concert because of illness. We are very grateful to Vassily Sinaisky for stepping in at short notice. The programme and soloist remain unchanged.
The encore played by Augustin Hadelich was the Caprice in G minor Op. 1 no. 16 by Paganini
Thanks to your generous donations at Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs performances, just over £6,000 was raised for our Community and Engagement project, The Musication Station.
We've had some tickets released for the "effortlessly entertaining" (★★★★ Evening Standard) Jason Manford (7 Feb) at The Anvil next month.
Pascal Dusapin's Passion, which earlier this autumn premiered in the UK at The Anvil, has been ranked in The Guardian's top 10 classical music events of 2018.
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.
"My favourite part of the pantomime? All of it, really!"
Are you planning to purchase tickets from our box office over the festive season? Our full Christmas hours can be found below!
Facebook users have been sharing their thoughts on this year's #pansnowmime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The reviews are coming in for this year's 'pansnowmime' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and they're (of course) fantastic!
Today, our fair Snow White of this year's pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (until 6 Jan), Dani Harmer, will be
Congratulations to James Acaster (12 Jun) and Nish Kumar (2 Feb), named in
We are delighted to announce that one of our fantastic Forge acts Catril Finch & Seckou Keita (24 May) have won the
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)!
After a fantastic concert at The Anvil on Saturday 1 December, we are delighted to announce that the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert will be broadcast tonight on BBC Radio 3 at 7.30pm
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
Today is the first day of our Anvil Advent with prizes to be won every day between now and Christmas Eve!
Lots of exciting things are happening today at The Anvil with the arrival of our pansnowmime cast.
Every year during our pantomime run we raise money for a nominated charity.
Today is Giving Tuesday - the day where across the UK thousands participate in doing good for charities across the world.
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.
Catch Charles Hazlewood this morning on BBC 6 Music from 10.30am with Lauren Laverne as he explores his ‘Sony Walkman Memory Tape’.
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.
Our brand new spring 2019 season is on sale!
It's no secret that we have really great acts performing in The Forge!
Unfortunately due to illness, James Newby, has had to step down as soloist in tomorrow's Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment concert.
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.
The encore played by Angela Hewitt was the Adagio cantabile from Beethoven's Piano Sonata Op. 13 (Pathetique). The orchestral encore was the Tritsch-Trasch Polka by Johann Strauss II
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.
We're excited to have two new additions at our bars as we now offer Twisted Nose and Winchester Dry Gins at The Anvil and The Haymarket.
After its huge success during the summer, The Musication Station returns!
Please be aware when visiting The Anvil that the council have increased the car parking prices in The Malls car park. The charge is now £2 from 7pm to 8am as an overnight fee, replacing the previous charge of £1 after 6pm.
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.
On Tuesday, the cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (13 Dec - 6 Jan) paid us a visit for a fun-filled day of panto.
French composer Pascal Dusapin was among the names to win at the Gramophone 2018 Awards, winning the Contemporary Award category.
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Podger has been named Gramophone's 2018 Artist of the Year Award.
Sacré bleu!
If you missed out on the action-packed Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, don't fret because you can enjoy the first-rate acts right on your doorstep here in Basingstoke!
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, our Anvil birthday Cellist, adds another award to his evergrowing collection.
Please note that the cycle parking facility adjacent to The Anvil will be unavailable from 11 - 23 Aug due to refurbishment. The nearest cycle parking can be located on Church Street across from St Michael's Church.
Our box office summer opening hours are:
We are currently recruiting for the following posts: Head of Facilities Closing date: Mon 3 Sep, 10am Interviews will be held week commencing Mon 10 Sep
Our Anvil birthday Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been wowing classical audiences since the start of this year.
Director Christopher Monks and eight singers from Armonico Consort were on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune on Wednesday evening.
Have you popped in to The Musication Station yet to channel your inner musician? No? Don't worry there's still time!