A season of spectacle, storytelling and sensation arrives at the Corn Exchange this spring
The Corn Exchange Newbury invites audiences to step into a world of glamour, movement, music and emotion with an exciting programme of dance and variety shows coming up.
Rendez-Vous Dance present The Monocle (Tuesday 10 February), a visually stunning contemporary dance and music production created by award-winning choreographer Mathieu Geffré.
Inspired by the legendary 1930s Paris nightclub Le Monocle, the show uncovers a powerful and often forgotten chapter of history.
Within the club’s secret walls, glamorous lesbians gathered to dine, dance, sing, and socialise freely at a time when such spaces were rare and precious.
Through expressive choreography, atmospheric staging, and a rich musical score performed live, The Monocle celebrates resilience, identity, and self-expression.
The production features a versatile cast of seven, including acclaimed early jazz singer and band leader Imogen Banks, bringing warmth, soul, and authenticity to this moving tribute.
Adding sparkle and spectacle to the season is the return of An Evening of Burlesque (Thursday 5 March), the UK’s longest-running burlesque show.
This much-loved variety extravaganza blends cabaret, comedy, music and burlesque into a dazzling night of entertainment.
Audiences can expect feathered costumes, champagne glamour, and show-stopping performances from some of the finest speciality artistes and cabaret stars.
With its mix of sophistication, humour, and playful seduction, An Evening of Burlesque delivers a uniquely seductive experience that redefines variety for the modern age.
Completing the line-up is Collaborator (Wednesday 11 March), an intimate and deeply human contemporary circus duet from Ockham’s Razor and produced by Turtle Key Arts. Created and performed by Artistic Directors Alex Harvey and Charlotte Mooney, the piece draws on their 20-year creative partnership.
Using a suspended frame and minimalist staging, the two performers lift, catch, balance, and support one another in a powerful exploration of trust, compromise, and connection.
By turns humorous, tender, and breathtaking, Collaborator speaks to anyone who has ever tried to build something with another person.
Together, these three productions form a vibrant and compelling season of dance and variety that reflects the Corn Exchange’s commitment to bold, innovative, and high-quality live performance.
To find out more about the fantastic shows coming up at the Corn Exchange Newbury this spring or to book, visit cornexchangenew.com or call 01635 522733.
The Corn Exchange Newbury
The Corn Exchange Trust manages four key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 seat auditorium, a 40 seat independent cinema and a Cafe and Bar; 101 Outdoor Arts: National Centre for Arts in Public Space – a unique outdoor arts creation centre for the development of large-scale outdoor performances, making and rehearsal space and on-site accommodation; their centrally located Learning Centre in which workshops and courses for all ages take place; and The Base Greenham, a visual arts gallery and workshop space on Greenham Business Park which is also home to 8 resident artists.
From level access to their building to signed and audio-described performances, they are dedicated to making their venue and events accessible for everyone.
01635 522733
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place,Â
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD
The performance programme at the Corn Exchange has developed considerably in recent years.
They present a mixed programme of theatre, dance, comedy, music, family, film and outdoor work to audiences from across the South East.
The emphasis is on presenting shows of the highest quality and films that inspire and entertain audiences, with attendance growing year on year.
The Trust produces its own pantomime in-house, as well as supporting a range of artists and companies across all art-forms through commissioning and development opportunities, mentoring and production support.
Their emphasis is on presenting great shows and films that audiences really want to come and see and that reflect the rich diversity of our country today.
Always high quality, they’re really proud that their attendance figures are growing year on year.
Transport
By Bicycle: public bike parking is available in the Market Place, a short walk from theirr front door.
By Train or Bus: five-minute walk from both the train and bus stations; regular services run from Reading, Windsor, Basingstoke, Winchester, Oxford and London.
By Car: 10 minutes from M4 Junction 13. There are a number of town centre car parks (pay on exit): Mon-Sun: £2 after 6pm. For car parks behind the Corn Exchange sat nav RG14 5QP.
Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at the Corn Exchange
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