Ashcroft Arts Centre

Ashcroft Arts Centre

Address	Osborn Road Fareham, Hampshire England
Operator	Hampshire Cultural Trust
Capacity	150 (theatre)
Opened	1989;36 years ago (1989)
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Ashcroft Arts Centre

Ashcroft Arts Centre was a performing arts venue in Fareham, Hampshire. ^[1] It was named after Dame Peggy Ashcroft, and opened by her in 1989, ^[2] after being refurbished from its original use as a school.

From 2014, the arts centre was operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust. ^{[3] [4]} The centre is now closed.

About

The art centre comprises a 150-seat theatre, an art gallery, a dance studio, an art studio and a fully licensed café bar. It is funded by hire costs and ticketed events.

The venue also hosts live music, ^{[5] [6]} theatre performances ^{[7] [8]} craft workshops, as well as weekly, day time and evening classes. It also hosts the annual CAMRA approved ale festivals ^[9]

References

1. "Ashcroft Arts Centre - Arts Centre in Fareham, Fareham - Visit South East England". www.visitsoutheastengland.com.
2. "CALL MR. ROBESON: A life, with songs" (PDF). Tayo Aluko & Friends.
3. "Cost-cut museums shifted to trust". BBC News. 1 November 2014.
4. "Trust tasked with protecting Hampshire's heritage to cut jobs after grant reduction". Daily Echo.
5. "Live Review: Shooglenifty @ Ashcroft Arts Centre - Folk Radio UK". 20 May 2013.
6. "REVIEW: Ashcroft Acoustic Club at Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham". www.portsmouth.co.uk.
7. "REVIEW: Promise & Promiscuity at The Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham". www.portsmouth.co.uk.
8. "Review: Neville's Island at the Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham". www.portsmouth.co.uk.
9. "Beer Festivals - South Hants CAMRA". www.shantscamra.org.uk.

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