BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTREArts Centre, Gallery and Performance
We are the oldest funded Arts Centre in England having been formed in 1946 and we were the first business to receive funding from the Arts Council. The building includes theatre space, a bar, a gallery, and several rooms for hire. We are very much a “people” venue and are proud to be an integral part of the community.
We run a theatre programme of performance, music and film; plus classes and clubs in a wide range of arts disciplines. Our facilities are available to hire, for professional and community groups.
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- Available to hire
- Child Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Wi-fi
- Licensed Bar
- New Members Welcome
- Online Tickets
- Workshops or Tuition
Latest News & Blog
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Reclaiming a Venue in Taunton Will Regenerate County Town & Community
A campaign to reclaim the Mecca Bingo building in Taunton as an arts and culture venue is creating a buzz amongst local councillors and the public as the campaign reaches over 2000 signatures and is set to drive more public support. The ‘Project Gaumont’ team lead by Somerset Arts Business Cultural Alliance and Creative Innovation
June 28, 2023 -
SABCA Advice Leads to Project Growth
We were pleased to hear from SABCA member Corrinne Curtis who obtained advice from SABCA at the early stages of her project. Through hard work and determination Corrinne has achieved overwhelming success for The Nornen Project and we would like to share here comments sent to us: We spoke a couple of years ago about
June 21, 2023 -
Emergence, an immersive audio-visual installation by SABCA Member, This is Loop, debuts at Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights Festival this January
Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, E14Wednesday 18th – Saturday 28th January 2023 As part of Winter Lights 2023 at Canary Wharf, This is Loop (a SABCA Member) is presenting their most ambitious work to date: a major audio-visual artwork, Emergence. Conceived and built by artists Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes, the co-founders of This is Loop,
January 19, 2023
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By uniting & connecting with each other we can show gov & local councils that support & investment is key to economic & social success & the happiness of our communities.
People & other creatives want to get involved. Whether booking a band, learning something or joining an active group in their community. Let’s help them discover the rich arts & culture of Somerset.
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