Henley Arts

Why not enjoy a night at one of the great theatres spotted around Henley!

Kenton Theatre Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire. The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. 19 New St, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP. 01491 525050 www.kentontheatre.co.uk/

Regal Picturehouse At Picturehouse, we love cinemas. Nestled in the heart of their neighbourhoods, each of our cinemas are distinct, full of personality and run by welcoming and attentive staff. We don’t just screen excellent films. We provide places to eat, meet and relax, and host a busy calendar of events for everyone to explore. If you love opera or theatre, we screen it live and direct from stages around the world. If you’re all about superhero films, come to one of our state-of-the-art screens and get yourself a large popcorn. Our impressive cafes, bars and restaurants cater for everyone. From burgers to superfood salads, coffees to cocktails and a wide selection of beers and wines. 2, Boroma Way, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BZ. 0871 902 5747 www.picturehouses.com/cinema

Corn Exchange The Corn Exchange Wallingford is a volunteer run entertainment venue for Wallingford and the surrounding areas. It provides drama, art, music and the latest cinema releases in a friendly, welcoming and relaxed environment. The Grade II listed Corn Exchange building dating from 1856 is now owned by the Sinodun Players who bought the derelict building in 1975 and set about converting it into a 175 seat theatre and cinema. After an incredible amount of effort from many enthusiastic volunteers, it was officially opened by Sir Peter Hall (the then director of the National Theatre) in December 1978. Market Pl, Wallingford OX10 0EG. 01491 825000 www.cornexchange.org.uk/ The Theatre at Headington Our striking, modern Theatre with its distinct, contemporary design provides an ideal performance space for many spectacular school productions throughout the year. Together with the Music School and Art School, the Theatre, built in 2002, is located behind the School’s west wing and forms part of our arts complex. In addition to providing the perfect setting for performances by our own talented students, the Theatre plays host to a number of visiting theatre companies during the holidays. Headington School, Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7TD. 01865 759138 www.headington.org/senior/facilities/theatre

The North Wall Arts Centre Browse our hand-picked selection of the best of contemporary theatre and new writing, plus exhibitions, comedy nights, music gigs and family events. The North Wall Arts Centre brings together artists and audiences from Oxford and beyond to make, share and experience art of the highest quality. We support artists through residencies and mentorship. We create a nurturing environment where artists can challenge themselves to grow their practice and flourish through residencies & mentorship. We encourage and support our network of ArtsLab artists to collaborate to create new projects, and offer opportunities to develop and showcase this new work. S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN. 01865 319450 www.thenorthwall.com/

The Abbey Cinema A two-screen cinema located at two unique sites, with newly installed state of the art digital projection and Dolby sound system. We have a café and food and drinks menu too. Featuring contemporary films and events be sure to check our website for further details. Abbey Cl, Abingdon OX14 3JD. 07957 384158 www.theabbey.ac/web

Henley Children’s Theatre HCT was founded in 1969 by Flavia Pickworth. It is still run today by the same family. Flavia was a dancer in London, who set up stage schools for children to perform in Variety. Her son, Mike Hurst, is a singer and record producer. When Mike moved to Henley in 1967, Flavia followed, and it wasn’t long before her itchy feet got dancing again and the Henley Children’s Theatre Group was formed. Walton Ave, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HT. 07740 042552 www.henleychildrenstheatre.co.uk/