Carmen
The Royal Opera Live
Wed 1 May, 6.45pm
Damiano Michieletto’s sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet’s score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
Cost: £17 per adult or £15 members
Booking recommended
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/carmen-the-royal-opera-live
Walking the Past
Town Walk
Thurs 9 May, 11am – 12.15pm
Join us for a tour of Cirencester with the Museum’s photographic collection as a guide. We will take you on a short walk around the town to see the changing face of the high street and its surrounds. The church and hotels may stay the same but businesses come and go. we will encourage you to stand where photographers of the past once stood to see Cirencester then and now.
Walk lasts just over an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Meet at the museum.
Cost: £10 adults, £9 members
Booking recommended as places are limited.
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/walking-the-past-4
Conquerors or Conquered? The Bathgate Roman Cemetery
Evening Lecture with Susanna Venn
Thurs 9 May, 7 – 8.30pm
Cirencester Excavations Committee excavated what became known as the Bathgate Cemetery in the 1970s. Over 400 Roman individuals were excavated and examined by Calvin Wells, giving an insight into Roman life in Corinium.
40 years later some of these remains have been re-examined, and considering other research on Roman Britain the story of the people of Roman Corinium may be set to change. The Bathgate assemblage contains a range of pathology, trauma and osteological anomalies which makes them an intriguing population, giving a new insight into the lives of Roman Corinium.
Cost: £10 adults, £9 concessions
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/conquerors-or-conquered-the-bathgate-roman-cemetery
Walking Roman Cirencester
Cotswold Heritage Walk with Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes
Fri 10 May, 10:15am – 1:30pm
Corinium Museum, in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist, Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, who has begun a new venture combining her two great passions archaeology and walking!
Head out with Alison to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments, Alison will lead a tour of Corinium Museum to discover the treasures revealed on the walk. With each step you will connect with the historic landscape and gain a unique insight as you walk and talk along the way. With 20 years’ experience researching and curating the collection you will be in expert hands as Alison shares her passion and unique knowledge of Roman Corinium.
This half-day event will comprise of a two-hour leisurely walking tour of the town and amphitheatre, entry to the Museum with refreshments, followed by a guided tour of the award-winning Roman galleries.
Wear good footwear as mostly flat but some uneven terrain. Walk experience lasts approx. 2 hours, museum visit lasts approx. 1 hour.
Booking recommended
Limited to 10 people
Cost: £33 per adult, £28 members
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/walking-roman-cirencester-15
Roman Cirencester Town Walk
Tues 14 May 11am – 12.15pm
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester. Join us as we discuss the Roman archaeology of the town and key discoveries that point to this being one of the most vibrant and wealthy towns in Roman Britain. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.
Cost: £10 adults, £9 members
Booking recommended as places are limited to 10 people
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/roman-cirencester-town-walk-21
Walking Roman Cirencester
Cotswold Heritage Walk with Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes
Sat 18 May, 10:15am – 1:30pm
Corinium Museum, in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist, Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, who has begun a new venture combining her two great passions archaeology and walking!
Head out with Alison to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments, Alison will lead a tour of Corinium Museum to discover the treasures revealed on the walk. With each step you will connect with the historic landscape and gain a unique insight as you walk and talk along the way. With 20 years’ experience researching and curating the collection you will be in expert hands as Alison shares her passion and unique knowledge of Roman Corinium.
This half-day event will comprise of a two-hour leisurely walking tour of the town and amphitheatre, entry to the Museum with refreshments, followed by a guided tour of the award-winning Roman galleries.
Wear good footwear as mostly flat but some uneven terrain. Walk experience lasts approx. 2 hours, museum visit lasts approx. 1 hour.
Booking recommended
Limited to 10 people
Cost: £33 per adult, £28 members
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/walking-roman-cirencester-16
The Winter’s Tale
The Royal Ballet
Wed 22 May, 7.15pm
King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter’s Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.
Cost: £17 per adult or £15 members
Booking recommended
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/the-winters-tale-the-royal-ballet
Conflict and Trouble in Cirencester
Town Walk
Thurs 23 May, 10.30 – 11.45am
Cirencester has always had the spirit to tackle perceived injustice and stand up to the Abbot/Lord of the Manor and the reigning King, even when the odds were stacked against them. This town tour takes you on a tale of Cirencester’s troubles with the Abbey and the Monarchy. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.
Booking essential
Cost: £10 adults, £9 members
Booking recommended as places are limited to 10 people
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/conflict-and-trouble-in-cirencester
Title
Rural Cinema
Sat 25 May, 2.15pm
Rural Cinema film titles are released 4-6 weeks in advance. Please visit our website to find out more www.coriniummuseum.org
Cost: £9 adults, £8 concessions
Family Drop-in Session
Mon 27 May, 11am – 12pm
Get crafty at our family drop-in sessions and come away with a unique piece of art inspired by the museum. It is a great way to stimulate creativity and imagination, while learning a little about history. Activities may vary, but most will include colouring, cutting and sticking. All materials will be provided, as well as guidance and help if needed. No need to pre-book, just arrive between 11am and 12pm and pay for the session when you buy your entry ticket.
Cost: 2.50
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/family-drop-in-session-7
Roman Soldier Peg Doll
Children’s Workshop
Tue 28 May, 10.30am – 12pm
March into the museum and soldier out with your own Roman legionnaire! This directed activity will allow your child the creativity to design their own implements, and learn a bit about Cirencester’s Roman military. We start with a traditional dolly peg as a base and build up the soldier and his kit from there.
Suitable for age 6 and above.
Booking essential
Cost: £10.50 per child, £9 members
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/roman-soldier-peg-doll
Mini Mosaic
Children’s Workshop
Wed 29 May, 10.30-12pm
Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles. All materials and instruction provided.
Cost: £12.50 per child, £10 members
Booking essential
Suitable for ages 8 and above. Please enquire about younger children
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/mini-mosaic
Discover @ The Stores
Wednesday 29 May, 11am
The Resource Centre, The Old Prison Site, Northleach
Join us to discover the museum stores: the Cotswolds from prehistory to the 1950’s, through stone, costume, pottery, rural life and social history. We have scythes and hoovers, pottery from all ages and Roman mosaics, carved column plinths and stone coffins, medieval tiles and corbels, smocks and an ambassador’s sword. After a tour of the store we’ll focus on a few fascinating things that we’ve pulled out of their boxes or off their shelves. The store is full of surprises.
Location: The Resource Centre, The Old Prison Site, Northleach, GL54 3JH.
The Resource Centre is the green building to the right of the main Old Prison car park.
Cost: £10 per adult, £9 members
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/discover-the-stores-23
Bronze Age Beaker Pottery Workshop
Children’s workshop
Thurs 30 May, 10.30am – 12pm
Bringing history and creativity together you will get the chance to make your very own Bronze Age inspired pot!
People have been making pottery for thousands of years, and in this workshop you will learn what techniques ancient Bronze Age people used to decorate their distinctive beakers, and try your hand at making your very own vessel. After exploring the prehistory galleries for inspiration, get creative and decorate your pot with natural materials such as: sticks, string, and even your own fingernails! All materials are provided.
Cost: £12.50 per child, £10 members
Booking essential
Suitable for ages 8 and above. Please enquire about younger children
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/bronze-age-beaker-pottery-workshop-2
Message in a Bottle
Royal Opera House Live
Based on the songs of Sting
Thurs 30 May, 7:20pm
The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.
Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.
Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
Cost: £17 per adult or £15 members
Booking recommended
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/message-in-a-bottle-royal-opera-house-live
Family Drop-in Session
Fri 31 May, 11am – 12pm
Get crafty at our family drop-in sessions and come away with a unique piece of art inspired by the museum. It is a great way to stimulate creativity and imagination, while learning a little about history. Activities may vary, but most will include colouring, cutting and sticking. All materials will be provided, as well as guidance and help if needed. No need to pre-book, just arrive between 11am and 12pm and pay for the session when you buy your entry ticket.
Cost: 2.50
https://coriniummuseum.org/event/family-drop-in-session-8
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