Performing Arts
Anvil Arts
Basingstoke
(34 miles)
The largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire, Anvil Arts runs The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge for music, drama, dance and family entertainment.
Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester
(26 miles)
This Grade II listed theatre was restored and reopened in 2014. With two theatres on site, the Festival Theatre and the Minerva Theatre, this company has been producing world-class productions, which frequently transfer to the West End, for more than 50 years.
The Corn Exchange
Newbury
(40 miles)
The Corn Exchange Trust manages three spaces providing a multi-art form venue with an auditorium, cinema, café, gallery as well as rehearsal, workshop and studio space.
Farnham Maltings
Farnham
(27.5 miles)
A collection of buildings in the heart of Farnham which is host to 6 resident theatre and dance companies as well as a large number of creative arts companies. It offers a varied programme including theatre, cinema, craft, music and workshops.
Grange Park Opera
New Alresford
(18 miles)
A new intimate opera house was built within the ruins of the orangery at Grange Park in 2002. Since the first season in 1998 the Grange has become a significant feature of the opera calendar. Booking in advance is necessary.
The Mayflower
Southampton
(27 miles)
The biggest theatre on the south coast seating over 2,300 presents touring productions, from West End musicals to dance, opera, drama, ballet and comedy.
New Theatre Royal
Portsmouth
(15 miles)
An impressive Victorian theatre that reopened in 2015 following major refurbishment hosts arts, comedy, dance, drama, music and theatre productions.
Nuffield Theatre
Southampton
(18 miles)
A producing theatre creating world-class productions, directed, designed and written by the best theatre makers in the UK that then tour nationally and internationally.
Olivier Theatre
Steep
(12 miles)
Part of Bedales School, the theatre was completed in 1996 and hosts dance, music and drama productions.
Theatre Royal
Winchester
(15 miles)
An intimate 400-seat Edwardian theatre that presents over 200 productions a year including drama, music, dance, comedy, children's theatre and pantomime.
The Watermill
Newbury
(40 miles)
In it's 50th anniversary year, this 200 seat theatre in a converted watermill is recognised as a major producing theatre for national and international touring, from Shakespeare and classic plays to new works.
Yvonne Arnaud
Guildford
(37.5 miles)
It is a busy regional producing and receiving theatre with a main stage and studio space, creating an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary work.
