The Corn Exchange unveils an unmissable Autumn 2025 with live arts, music icons and festive cheer!
The Corn Exchange Newbury's 2025 autumn season brings together an exhilarating blend of world-class music tributes, laugh-out-loud comedy, family favourites, fantastic theatre and inspiring talks, all set to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.
Highlights
The theatre season begins with a bang as Shamilton: The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical (28 Aug) takes to the stage. This fast-paced, unscripted musical allows audiences to choose the historical figure, while the cast improvises everything — from plot to songs! Drum (14 Oct) vibrantly combines music & dance to explore identity and ambition as two Ghanaian creatives meet for the first time in 1960s London. In November, Revenge: After The Levoyah (4 Nov) follows Malcolm Spivak, who plans to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn with the help of his cousins – a chaotic Jewish comedy!
Dance audiences can look forward to exciting new choreography in Story of One, Story of Many (24 Sep), a dynamic Kathak dance performance that explores migration, identity and time, performed by a cast of exceptional South Asian artists.
The music programme will thrill fans of all genres and generations, as September kicks off with the UK Pink Floyd Experience (13 Sep). Northern Live: Do I Love You (18 Sep) and Bootleg Eagles (19 Sep) where the timeless songs of The Eagles are celebrated in style.
Comedy also takes centre stage, led by the return of The Comedy Network (5 Sep, 17 Oct & 7 Nov) showcasing top-tier talent from the UK circuit. Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live (26 Sep) shares some hilarious stories from her wild and wonderful life.
This season also supports local causes and creative development with An Audience with Clare Balding (16 Sep). The celebrated broadcaster shares stories from her debut novel Pastures New and reflects on her roots in and around Newbury.
Outdoor arts continue to play a vital role with Creative Commons (13 – 14 Sep), held on Greenham Common, a two-day celebration featuring circus, dance, storytelling and interactive installations. In December, the ever-popular Festival of Light (14 Dec) transforms Newbury town centre into a luminous wonderland. With lantern-making workshops taking place in the run-up to the event, the community-led procession lights up the streets with music, colour and warmth.
At the heart of the season is the return of the venue’s much-anticipated pantomime Robin Hood and Maid Marian (28 Nov – 3 Jan). Bursting with nostalgic songs through the decades, non-stop laughs and dazzling costumes, this year’s pantomime promises to be a perfect treat for the whole family.
All information available onthe website: Corn Exchange Newbury