John Lydon Announcement

JOHN LYDON – I COULD BE WRONG, I COULD BE RIGHT
Sunday 09 May 2027 7:30pm
From £35

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. In the brilliant, funny and insightful I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour. Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.

VIP meet’n’greet packages are available. Signed copies of the book will be available.

Ballet Theatre UK Return

Ballet Theatre UK return to Arlington Arts Centre with a magical production of The Snow Queen.

Whether you’ve seen Ballet Theatre UK’s dancers before or have yet to experience the thrill of classical ballet, this beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale will have you truly captivated. The Snow Queen is the iconic tale that inspired the smash hit movie Frozen.

Performed to a glorious and magical score, with beautifully hand-crafted costumes and a glittering stage set, The Snow Queen can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old. A show not only for those already fans of dance, but also for those experiencing dance for the first time.

Ballet Theatre UK was founded in 2008 by Artistic Director, Christopher Moore and has fast become one of the best-loved touring ballet companies in the UK. Christopher is establishing himself as an innovative choreographer and he is gaining an excellent reputation, the company being listed as the Critic’s Choice in the Independent newspaper as one of the best ballet companies touring the UK.

Already performing to sell out audiences across the country don’t miss out on this fantastic troupe of international dancers with their production of the great British classic, The Snow Queen.

Alice Armstrong Announcement

2026 UK Blues Vocalist of the Year Alice Armstrong will perform in Newbury in November.

Renowned, multi-award-winning artist Alice Armstrong is delivering electrifying, sold-out shows across the UK, Europe and the USA. Backed by a world-class band, her performances are described as a ‘party’ by fans and press, leaving audiences laughing, crying and dancing all the way home.

Armstrong’s unforgettable R&B style combines modern sounds and sentiment with traditional roots genres, earning her the title of Contemporary Artist of the Year in both the 2024 and 2025 UK Blues Awards and regular plays on BBC Radio 2.

Armstrong won the 2024 UK Blues Challenge and the 2025 European Blues Challenge, triumphing over 22 other countries. She and her band have performed live at BBC Maida Vale Studios and appeared twice on Cerys Matthews’ BBC Radio 2 show. Armstrong’s releases frequently appear in the IBBA’s Most Played list and on Joe Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists, following her performance aboard his iconic Mediterranean Blues Cruise III.

Armstrong creates all her own album artwork and is an entirely independent and self-releasing artist, her rapid success powered by a deep commitment and connection to her amazing fans and supporters.