Corn Exchange Autumn Season
Corn Exchange Newbury marks the inaugural season of the Old Library with an extraordinary autumn programme.
Corn Exchange Newbury have unveiled an exciting autumn season for their main venue and the newly opened Old Library, packed with outstanding theatre, comedy, dance, live music, circus, magic, family entertainment and creative participation. Marking the first live programme to span both venues, the season celebrates a new chapter for arts and culture in Newbury, following the successful completion of a capital fundraising campaign to transform the historic Old Library into a permanent creative hub.
The opening weekend of performances at the Old Library welcomes audiences of all ages to experience the new venue for the first time. Under-5s and their grown-ups can enjoy Filskit Theatre's interactive music show Wonder Gigs (11th September, 6th November), while acclaimed Artistic Director of Ockham’s Razor Charlotte Mooney returns with her enchanting one-woman show Comb (12th September). Inspired by Celtic, Slavic and Siberian folklore, Comb weaves together traditional tales with contemporary narratives.
Comedy also takes centre stage this autumn, with Ria Lina: Riabellion (10th October) and James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum) (22nd October) offer an array of witty stand-up comedy sets. Award-winning comedian Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle! (13th November) and Daniel Foxx: How Lovely (21st November).
Exploring the life of a fashion icon, The Essence of Audrey (18th September) shines a light on the story of Audrey Hepburn in a powerful biopic play, while the award-nominated In the Land of Eagles (2nd October), follows the true story of a young woman as she spends precious time with her dying grandfather on an epic journey through Albania. Anthem for Dissatisfaction (12th November) brings real insights into growing up in austerity Britain, scored by Oasis, The Jam, Bruce Springsteen and Sam Fender.
Alex McAleer: Mind Reader (19th September) astonishes audiences with his mind-boggling psychological tricks, while multi-award-winning Darryl J Carrington’s Out of the Box (24th October) transforms everyday objects into an award-winning circus and clowning extravaganza. A Tale of Us (16th October) offers a combination of storytelling for parents with a multi-sensory relaxed play experience for babies. Families can also put their detective skills to the test in The Mystery of the Old Library (7th November), a board-game style theatrical adventure making its debut this autumn.
Reflecting Corn Exchange Newbury's ongoing commitment to engaging audiences at every stage of life, the Old Library's creative programme also places particular emphasis on the wellbeing of older communities, Dare to Dance, Sing 55 and Tai Chi offer vital social and creative connection for over-55s. While weekly Youth Theatre and Youth Dance Company sessions nurture the next generation of performers aged 4 – 19.
As well as the events at the Old Library, this autumn the Corn Exchange Auditorium brings together some of the UK's most exciting names and powerful performances. Click HERE for all the details.