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What’s On at Melksham Assembly Hall

September 24, 2025
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Melksham Assembly Hall has a packed line-up of entertainment coming up, from a comedy night and live music to a Lions Club fundraiser and an evening with an acclaimed mountaineer.

Here is the line-up for September and October.

Quiz Night, Thursday 25th September

Put your knowledge to the test at the Assembly Hall’s quiz night, starting at 7.30pm. A maximum of five people can be in a team, costing £10 per team.

This is your chance to have fun and show off your knowledge in a friendly competition.

Laughter Craft Comedy, Friday 26th September Sold out

Three top TV comedians – Hal Cruttendon, Simon Brodkin and Laura Lexx – will take the stage in the Assembly Hall, held together by Laughter Craft’s Jonathan Elston.

Simon Brodkin is a viral sensation and has appeared on Live at the Apollo; Hal Cruttendon has appeared on the Royal Variety Show and Live at the Apollo; and Laura Lexx has been on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

Abbamania, Saturday 11th October

Now in their 26th year of touring, Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to Abba is a two hour-show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie plus many more.

“Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performances live on stage,” said the organisers. “They will have you dancing and having the time of your life, so, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening with Abbamania!

The ELO Encounter, Friday 24th October

An all-live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and all the much-loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.

“It’s a spectacular live show from start to finish with stunning lights and special effects as the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit!” say the organisers.

Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life, Wednesday 29th October 

On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself being slowly pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives. In the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later a film and stage play, both climbers became household names.

Over 35 years later, Simon is still a very active exploratory climber and guide from the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.

Seriously Collins, Friday 31st October

Get ready to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! “Seriously Collins is an electrifying tribute that takes you on a musical journey through the songs that defined an era,” say the organisers.

For more information  and to book tickets, visit the https://www.melkshamassembly.co.uk/

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