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.
- Venue
- The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
- Address
- Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL, England
- Town
- Taunton, GB
- Capacity
- 350
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. The Westward Room and administrative offices reside in the Old Brewery house, a Georgian Grade II listed building, which gives the theatre its name. The main house is a proscenium arch theatre with a trapezoidal apron, which can be reconfigured to include a central vomitorium, and includes a flexible orchestra pit. The Studio Theatre is a fully equipped performance space with black-out and conference facilities. Removable seating can host up to 60 with playing space for an end-on show, or larger groups for meetings and other events. Workshops and classes benefit from the sprung floor and mirror wall. The Studio Theatre was fully renovated in 2023 thanks to a grant from Theatres Trust. This adaptable teaching space is host to many workshops, rehearsals, and classes. Located under the characteristic saw-tooth roof of the modern wing, the Creative Hub is steeped in natural light and has its own sink facilities. For large group hires of our performances spaces it can also serve as an additional backstage or breakout room. The Gallery is a versatile white cube, with high ceilings, good natural light and black-out facility; perfect for exhibiting visual arts, film, photography and sculpture. Facing out towards the r