Dance Takes Centre Stage
From contemporary and classical dance to ballet, Corn Exchange Newbury Trust presents a diverse programme of dance at the Corn Exchange with performances from leading companies.
On Wednesday 23 September Jasmin Vardimon Company’s JV2, showcases a vibrant new generation of dancers in bold new works by company associates Joe Garbett and Michaela Cisarikova on the Corn Exchange stage.
The performance celebrates dancers completing the company’s six-month professional development programme, designed to nurture the next generation of versatile, multi-disciplinary performers.
Then October sees the return of two dance companies to Newbury. Srishti, Nina Rajarani Dance Creations presents Play Ball (Tuesday 13 October), a triple bill of classical Indian dance by choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE, with live music by Y Yadavan.
Exploring relationships, rivalry and competition, the three works range from the complexities of love to football and the cut-throat world of business.
Quick! previously won Rajarani the 2006 Place Prize.
You may have seen them at the Corn Exchange previously in 2024 with their show Pathways.
And, during half term, Crown Ballet returns with The Nutcracker (Friday 30 October), celebrating 20 years of touring classical ballet around the UK.
Audiences can follow young Marie on a magical journey through snowy forests and the Kingdom of Sweets in this much-loved ballet classic.
The Corn Exchange Newbury’s intimate 40-seat cinema will also bring a selection of acclaimed Royal Ballet and Opera and Royal Ballet and MET Opera productions to audiences this autumn.
The programme opens with Verdi’s dramatic Macbeth on Tuesday 20 October, followed by The Royal Ballet’s sumptuous Manon on Sunday 1 November and Bizet’s passionate Carmen on Sunday 15 November.
The final instalment of these event cinema screenings is showcased in December with the much-loved festive favourite The Nutcracker on Tuesday 1 December, offering audiences the chance to experience world-class opera and ballet on the big screen, without leaving Newbury.
For those inspired to get moving, the Corn Exchange Newbury’s Old Library’s programme of workshops and courses offers plenty of opportunities to get moving this autumn.
Young dancers can discover the world of urban dance with Street Dance, starting Friday 18 September.
Designed for children ages 7 – 11 of all abilities, the course uses choreography and freestyle to develop rhythm, coordination, creativity and confidence, with no previous experience required.
For those who love the magic of the stage, Musical Theatre Dance begins on Tuesday 3 November, blending choreography with expressive storytelling and routines inspired by musical theatre favourites with each week unveiling a different musical.
The five-week course is open to all levels, with a taster session on Tuesday 20 October for anyone who would like to give it a try first.
Together, the programme offers a chance to experience dance in many different forms, from watching emerging and established artists on the Corn Exchange Newbury stage to discovering a new style, getting active and meeting others in the Old Library.
You can book your tickets now at cornexchangenew.com or by contacting the Box Office on 01635 522733 or emailing boxoffice@cornexchangenew.co.uk
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,
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
