Unfortunately due to illness, James Newby, has had to step down as soloist in tomorrow's Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment concert.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

Director Christopher Monks and eight singers from Armonico Consort were on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune on Wednesday evening.  

Last week, our World at Large project visited Merton Infant School. The project works to support teachers as they use music and drama to develop their school’s own learning and behavioural values.

What a treat we had this morning when the awe-inspiring Jamie Raven popped by to wow us with some magic tricks ahead of his performance on Tue 16 O

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Lighting Technician.  Closing date: Tue 10 Jul Interviews will be held on week beginning: Mon 16 Jul

With a whole load of hot shows still to come this summer, we think it's the perfect time to start planning ahead.  

The encore played by Maxim Vengerov was the Sarabande from J S Bach's Partita no. 2 in D minor

Fancy a new challenge? Who doesn't!  We're currently recuriting for a Programme & Admin Assistant. This is a full-time position. 

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

Don't miss Spira mirabilis talking on In Tune on BBC Radio 3 this evening (Friday), ahead of their concert here on Saturday.

We are pleased to announce that James Tilston has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Anvil Arts, following the retirement of Christine Bradwell after 22 years in the post. 

The encore played by David Fray was Chopin's Nocturne in E flat Op. 9 no. 2

Our brand new summer season is now on sale!  We have a whole range of comedy, dance, music and more for you to sink your teeth into over the summer months.

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