A summer of free outdoor arts is coming to Newbury as the Corn Exchange transforms the town centre into a vibrant open-air stage.
The programme, running from June, will feature a mix of gravity-defying physical theatre and dance in a season of performances designed to delight audiences of all ages in public spaces.
Organised by Corn Exchange Newbury, the programme launches on June 21 with BLOCK, a high-energy physical performance that uses 20 oversized blocks—resembling giant Jenga pieces—to create an ever-changing set for awe-inspiring aerial circus.
Danielle Corbishley, head of 101 and outdoor programmes, said: “We are delighted to be bringing another rambunctious programme of incredible outdoor performances to Newbury this year starting with Motionhouse in June and ADHOK in July, each show bringing different character, energy and style.
“Gather up your grandparents, children and neighbours and bring them along to see some outdoor magic.”
Later in the summer, internationally renowned dance theatre company ADHOK will present Watchful on July 25.
The heartwarming performance charts a couple’s journey from their early twenties through the decades of their life together.
To complement their visit, ADHOK will run a four-day residential summer school, The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors (27–30 July), at 101 Outdoor Arts on Greenham Business Park, for local dance artists and theatre professionals.
Ms Corbishley said: "There’s plenty more to look out for in the year with exciting performances from Rara Woulib in September and our annual Festival of Light in December."
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Corn Exchange Newbury engages with over 130,000 people a year through its live events, extensive learning and participation work and free outdoor events.
These include theatre, dance, comedy, music, and film, as well as creative courses and targeted projects across West Berkshire.
A flagship arts centre for the South East, it also produces its own in-house pantomime every year and supports a range of artists and companies across all art-forms through commissioning and development opportunities, mentoring and production support.
A central part of its wider work is 101 Outdoor Arts: National Centre for Arts in Public Space, based at Greenham.
The centre offers specialist facilities for the creation of outdoor performances, including rehearsal spaces, fabrication workshops and onsite accommodation.
With the backing of Arts Council England and Greenham Trust, 101 Outdoor Arts has become a world-renowned centre for artist development in public space.
It supports hundreds of artists each year in creating large-scale performances and installations for the UK and beyond.
Over the last ten years, thousands of local residents, volunteers, and community groups have taken part in 101 Outdoor Arts’ creative programmes.
Full details of the summer events and opportunities for artists can be found on the Corn Exchange Newbury website.
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