I prefer The Brewhouse as they have better productions, but here they don't use adults for staff,…read moreso they employ the students at the school next to it. Most of the productions are not very good, and most are school productions. I would recommend The Brewgous eover here.

The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre is a vibrant, multi-purpose, community based Arts Centre. We employ a…read moresmall full-time team and are very lucky to have loyal support from a dedicated army of volunteers (adults and young people) without whom we would not be able to keep our ticket prices and community class costs so low.

SAC is an absolute gem. Located in the de-consecrated St. Edmunds Church on Bedwin Street, it's a…read moreplace to immerse yourself in all things art in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. The focus is on participation and enjoyment and the staff are enthusiastic and knowledgable. It's a meeting place for artist, writers, film-makers, photographers and musicians. I can see I'll be spending lots of time here! The cafe is open Tues-Sun 10am - 3pm and there is a bar for evening performances. Check out the Live (music) Lunches on Sundays too.

The position of this arts centre, although central and on a main road, is angled in such a way that…read moreyou would be forgiven for driving past olivious to what hides behind the doors. Offering a variety of theatre and arts to the culturally deprived new forest area (there are lots of open spaces but not many theatres!). Forest Arts has really taken off in the local community, offering professional productions for reasonable ticket prices. They also offer a series of workshops to get people interested in theatre and the arts, these are led by experts and the cost is nominal to cover i assume insurance and the experts fee. It is well worth a visit, i was reluctant at first, looking at the building from the outside I was unimpressed, however the money has been better spent on the interior and productions.

This centre always seems to be busy. We have seen several jazz acts and comedy acts. It is an…read moreintimate venue and you are very near the artists. When you get there their car park is generally full but there is parking nearby on the road. It is about a mile from the railway station. When you enter through the door there is a display of paintings before you go through the door to the bar. A few tables and chairs here. It used to be a rush to get a good seat when the theatre doors open but you can book your actual seat now which is good. Have noticed that there are several spectators in wheelchairs. Sometimes show films.