Theatres · South West England
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
In or near Comeytrowe.
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is located at postcode TA1 1JL in Somerset. The nearest railway station is Taunton, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1977. Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1JL. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.0183°, -3.1025°.
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Official information
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is a community-focused venue that hosts a variety of performances and events, including live shows and theatrical productions. It serves as a cultural hub for the local community, offering entertainment and opportunities for artistic expression.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Taunton Brewhouse (previously The Brewhouse) is the largest theatre and arts centre in Taunton, the county town of Somerset, England. The building opened on 28 March 1977, on the banks of the River Tone, and offers a purpose-built 352-seat auditorium, a supporting 60-seat versatile studio space for performances, classes and conferences, and an exhibition space. It hosts a programme of live professional and amateur theatre productions; live folk, rock, and pop music; comedians; popular and independent cinema; live broadcasts from major international venues, such as London's National Theatre and The Royal Opera House; and visual arts exhibitions. Its first professional production was Alan Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests, starring the, then, unknown David Jason.
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Background
History
The site on which the Old Brewery House stands was originally a field known as the Rack Hay, where cloth was stretched out to dry on the banks of the River Tone. This area later served various purposes including as a coal store and an orchard, which led to its current name, Coal Orchard. Brewing activities on the site date back to at least the early 18th century. By 1760, the site was described as having been a brewery for 30 years, featuring three houses, a malt house, brew house, coal yard, stable, and cellars. The Old Brewery House, the former brewer’s house, is believed to date from around this period. In 1883-1885, the brewery underwent significant reconstruction by John Sloman of the…
Description
The Westward Room and administrative offices reside in the Old Brewery house, a Georgian Grade II listed building, which gives the theatre its name.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0183, -3.1025
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.thebrewhouse.net
Sources
- osm: w120084631 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brewhouse theatre Taunton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre?
- The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1JL), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre?
- The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1JL.
- When was The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Who owns The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre?
- The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is owned by Somerset Council.
- Is The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre a protected site?
- Yes — The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1JL.