Learning & Participation
Alongside our artistic programme the Corn Exchange is committed to working in partnership with the West Berkshire community. We have a wide-ranging programme of learning opportunities aimed at encouraging our audience to engage with the artists and artforms that we host, and work closely with local schools and organisations to support their work.
Regular learning opportunities
Post-Show Discussions
We schedule these after programmed events to give audiences the opportunity to engage directly with artists, to give their opinions and to gain a fuller appreciation of the work.
Workshops
Artists visiting the Corn Exchange are regularly available for schools workshops as part of their visit. We also assist schools in arranging workshops and classroom support from other artists. Recent productions offering workshop opportunities have included Panic (Improbable), Scottish Dance Theatre, Flhip Flhop (Rannel Theatre), Twelfth Night (Filter/RSC), Yesterday (Jasmin Vardimon Dance), Nonsense (Michael Rosen and the Homemade Orchestra) and Zero (Theatre Absolute).
Backstage Tours
Tours of the Corn Exchange for groups can be arranged – please contact Sam Sampson to discuss your interests.
Work Experience
We offer several work experience placements each year to students in full-time or part-time education. These give you the opportunity to experience at first hand the life of a thriving regional theatre, working alongside talented professionals from all areas of the arts world. More on work experience
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Events with workshops