Farnham Maltings

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Coordinates: 51°12′43″N 0°47′49″W / 51.212°N 0.797°W / 51.212; -0.797

Farnham Maltings is a creative arts centre in the heart of the market town of Farnham in Surrey, England

Farnham Maltings, central elevation

History[]

Farnham Maltings was bought by the community, currently led by its town council in 1969.[1]

Facilities[]

Its buildings comprise a range of large rehearsal spaces, Great Hall, 15 artists studios, pottery, café and cellar bar.

Uses[]

The Maltings' stated ambition is to encourage the most people to make the best art that they can.

The Maltings hosts a regular programme of performance that includes folk, roots and acoustic music, blues and jazz music, cinema, stand up comedy, musical theatre and children's theatre. In addition it hosts a number of festivals, including festival of crafts, unravel, sugarcraft, quilting and gardening and an annual Christmas Fair. The Maltings also works with a number of regional theatre companies managing it as an international showcase and producing new work for new audiences.

See also[]

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References[]

  1. ^ "history". Farnham Maltings. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.

External links[]

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