Farnham Maltings

Coordinates: 51°12′43″N 0°47′49″W / 51.212°N 0.797°W / 51.212; -0.797

Farnham Maltings is a creative arts centre in the heart of the market town of Farnham in Surrey, England

Farnham Maltings, central elevation

History

Farnham Maltings was bought by the community, currently led by its town council in 1969.[1]

Facilities

Its buildings comprise a range of large rehearsal spaces, Great Hall, 15 artists studios, pottery, café and cellar bar.

Uses

The Maltings' stated ambition is to encourage the most people to make the best art that they can.

The Maltings hosts a regular programme of performance that includes folk, roots and acoustic music, blues and jazz music, cinema, stand up comedy and children's theatre. In addition it hosts a number of festivals, including festival of crafts, unravel, sugarcraft, quilting and gardening and an annual Christmas Fair. The Maltings also works with a number of regional theatre companies managing it as an international showcase and producing new work for new audiences.

References

  1. ↑ "history". Farnham Maltings. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.

See also

Surrey portal Theatre portal

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