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Farnham Maltings is a creative arts centre in the heart of the
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Farnham Farnham ( /ˈfɑːnəm/) is a market town and civil parish in Surrey, England, around southwest of London. It is in the Borough of Waverley, close to the county border with Hampshire. The town is on the north branch of the River Wey, a trib ...
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History

Farnham Maltings was bought by the community, currently led by its
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in 1969.


Facilities

Its buildings comprise a range of large rehearsal spaces, Great Hall, 15 artists studios, pottery, café and cellar bar.


Uses

The Maltings' stated ambition is to encourage the most people to make the best art that they can. The Maltings hosts a regular programme of performance that includes folk, roots and acoustic music, blues and jazz music, cinema, stand up comedy, musical theatre and children's theatre. In addition it hosts a number of festivals, including festival of crafts, unravel, sugarcraft, quilting and gardening and an annual Christmas Fair. The Maltings also works with a number of regional theatre companies managing it as an international showcase and producing new work for new audiences.


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Farnham Maltings homepage
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