Athenaeum Warminster

05/09/2026

Lost in the monotony of cooking, cleaning, and talking to her kitchen wall, Liverpool housewife Shirley Bradshaw is ready for a change.

Once a vibrant and ambitious young woman, Shirley now feels invisible and unfulfilled. But when a friend offers a spontaneous holiday to Greece, she takes a terrifying yet exhilarating leap of faith. Swapping her mundane routine for stunning scenery and a newfound sense of freedom, she embarks on a hilarious and deeply moving journey of self-discovery.

Celebrated for its sharp wit and uplifting message, W***y Russell’s beloved one-woman comedy is a powerful exploration of empowerment, second chances, and finding the courage to live authentically.

https://theath.co.uk/events/shirley-valentine/

05/09/2026

Join the wonderful Mayor, Jack Jones for his charity Tea Dance on Sunday 20th September. Thank-you!

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and music with tea and coffee refreshment. Hosted by Mike Freke with music from David Huxford.

Tickets available from Warminster Civic Centre (Sambourne Road, Warminster, BA12 8LB) for £7 in advance with all proceeds to Athenaeum Warminster.

📆: Sunday 20th September
⏰: 2pm to 5pm
📍: Warminster Civic Centre (Sambourne Road, Warminster, BA12 8LB)

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05/09/2026

Once a vibrant and ambitious young woman, Shirley now feels invisible and unfulfilled. But when a friend offers a spontaneous holiday to Greece, she takes a terrifying yet exhilarating leap of faith. Swapping her mundane routine for stunning scenery and a newfound sense of freedom, she embarks on a hilarious and deeply moving journey of self-discovery.

Celebrated for its sharp wit and uplifting message, W***y Russell’s beloved one-woman comedy is a powerful exploration of empowerment, second chances, and finding the courage to live authentically.
https://theath.co.uk/events/shirley-valentine/

Hope you’ve all got your tickets for our fantastic Shirley Valentine which is coming to the Athenaeum next Saturday ! Listen out for our gorgeous and very talented Claire warren who will be playing Shirley as she is appearing on Warminster community radio tomorrow morning at 11am. Tune in to find more about the show and even more reasons to get your tickets !

04/09/2026

The Empire - Warminster’s Lost WWI Variety Theatre Exhibition

7 September - 8 November 2026

For the very first time, an exhibition has been put together about ‘The Empire - Warminster’s Lost Variety Theatre'. Following new research, this display at the Athenaeum Gallery will shed light on a missing piece of Warminster’s history that few know about. With recently unearthed posters, advertising and images, Warminster can discover how for four years of The Great War over 500 soldiers were entertained each night at The Empire Concert Hall on East Street.
The exhibition is free to view during box office hours or on show nights.

04/09/2026

Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together. Mitch has been working for the spirit world for over 15 years plus, Mitch’s evenings always leave people feeling a little better then when he first found them. It’s a complete honour and privilege, to reconnect audience members with their loved ones in the spirit world. Mitch’s nights always include lots of love, laughter, a bit of camp and sparkle and high vibe energy. That is the pure gift of mediumship being able to act as a bridge for the two worlds to inter link as one and allow peace into the hearts from both sides of life.
Event For Entertainment & Experiment only. (Some possible light swearing) Age Rating: 18+ See website for details.

04/09/2026

The Athenaeum Warminster hosts a number of in-house theatre groups, community charities and arts education as well as visiting events and shows. On the High Street in the centre of town, all year round.

Athenaeum Limelight Players Wunder School of Music Athenaeum Masqueraders The Sheila Toomey Award Warminster & District Film Society Centre Stage Perform, Warminster Oddity Theatre The Chat Café - Warminster Warminster Town Council and Civic Centre

The Athenæum Warminster is Wiltshire’s oldest working theatre, educational establishment and community centre! Shows, Music, Theatre, Film and community events.

03/09/2026

We have a great line-up this autumn and winter including; a debut show from psychic medium Mitch Garlington, Mark Steel with the hugely successful Warminster Comedy Club, and a fascinating talk from famed mountaineer, Simon Yates. Music from Beatles Complete - Tribute Band, direct from their residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, and a screening of The Golden Boy, filmed live from the National Theatre in London. Then a trio of shows from our in-house groups featuring some amazing local talent; Jekyll & Hyde, The Flint Street Nativity, and finally, our pantomime, Snow White.

Why not book yourselves some seats and enjoy a great night out! https://theath.co.uk/events/

Athenaeum Masqueraders Athenaeum Limelight Players Oddity Theatre

03/09/2026

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.

September 22nd https://theath.co.uk/events/the-misanthrope-national-theatre-live/