‘Nellie’ and ‘Your Loving Brother Albert’
Two community plays referencing the lives of Milton Keynes residents 100 years ago brought to life by Pepper’s Ghost Theatre Company.
Heritage
Works on War Songs on Film
This film tells the story of how the WW1 archives of Milton Keynes, held may Living Archive, have been interpreted through music.
For the Fallen film
The film of Westbury Arts Centre’s For the Fallen, the development of the banners, the dancing and the finale…
Festive Road Great War MK Film
The film of the making of the The Best Company tank. And The Best Company Performance…
For the Fallen Comes to Campbell Park
Experience a large-scale commemorative dance at Campbell Park against the backdrop of 500 hand-made banners all inspired by WW1. Sunday 5th July – FREE Event – two performances at 3pm and 5pm. Westbury Arts Centre have been working with talented… Read More »For the Fallen Comes to Campbell Park
Festive Road need Great War MK Performers
We are looking for professional performers with a physical theatre background to be part of our Great War MK ‘Best Company’ performance in a tank. You will need to commit to specific rehearsal and performance dates. Please be aware that we… Read More »Festive Road need Great War MK Performers
Sew, Stick or Knit a Poppy for the Great War MK Project
The Arts and Heritage Alliance MK is looking for groups and individuals to create and donate poppies, to be added to a WW1 centenary banner. Part of Westbury Arts Centre’s Banner Project, these banners will be included in an act… Read More »Sew, Stick or Knit a Poppy for the Great War MK Project
Replica tanks, street theatre and commemorative dance for Great War MK
How about seeing a bit of theatre in a full-size replica 1st World War tank? Or watching a commemorative dance with hand-made banners? Or perhaps participating as an Old Time Music Hall audience – letting the performers know what you think… Read More »Replica tanks, street theatre and commemorative dance for Great War MK
Milton Keynes Book of Days of the Great War Launch Offer
The Milton Keynes Book of Days of the Great War, launched in early November by Living Archive, is available at £14.99 until 30th November… after which rrp £20 applies. It covers all six towns and 41 villages of the MK Borough, and… Read More »Milton Keynes Book of Days of the Great War Launch Offer
Georgian Tea Party at Cowper and Newton Museum
Following on from the successful event last year, Cowper and Newton Museum will again be holding a Georgian Tea Party. Join them for tea and cakes (made to authentic Georgian recipes!) in the gardens of the Museum. Some of the Museum… Read More »Georgian Tea Party at Cowper and Newton Museum