Ashcroft Arts Centre Explained

Ashcroft Arts Centre
Address:	Osborn Road
City:	Fareham, Hampshire
Country:	England
Operator:	Hampshire Cultural Trust
Capacity:	150 (theatre)
Website:	Ashcroft Arts Centre

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

Since 2014, the arts centre has been operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust.^{[3] [4]}

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]

External links

• Ashcroft Arts Centre Website

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Notes and References

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