THE OLD LIBRARY

by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2024

The campaign for the Corn Exchange Newbury’s Old Library project, which will see the unused historic Newbury building transformed into a new arts hub, has entered the public phase after a successful private fundraising phase. ...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023

HighTide has revealed full casting for the upcoming tour of Ghost Stories By Candlelight, Elayce Ismail directs Katie Cherry (Sara and Izzy), Elizabeth Crarer (Natalie and Mary) and Loren O’Dair (Balladeer) in this modern twist on the genre....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 26, 2023

Welsh-American business giant Sir Howard Stringer has made a gift of £2m to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, to help it restore and transform Cardiff city centre’s landmark Old Library.  ...

by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2023

Greenham Trust and Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the approval of the planning application for its new site for community engagement and creative wellbeing programmes. Once refurbished, the former library building will house a 100-seat studio theatre, along with a dedicated home in the town ce...

by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2022

Fringe First award-winner Joe Sellman-Leava (Labels; Monster) is heading on tour with his hit Edinburgh Fringe show Fanboy.  This love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia explores our past and future selves through epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic.  ...

by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2022

Through its partnership with The Linbury Trust, Theatres Trust is awarding £58,060 split between 13 not-for-profit theatres in the second round of its Small Grants Programme.  These awards are made as The Linbury Trust confirms the renewal of its funding for the Small Grants Programme, with a furthe...

by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2021

Tickets for the Studio season in the Mercury's refurbished theatre, go on sale on Tuesday 20 July at 10:30am. Learn more about the full lineup and how to purchase tickets here!...