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Children & Families

In addition to the shows for families and children that are performed at the Corn Exchange every year, we are also striving to offer added extras for children to make their visit to the theatre special, chances for parents to socialise, and for families to learn together.

  • Creative Writing - Summer 2024

    Monday 22nd April 2024 — Sunday 2nd June 2024

    Learning Centre

    Sharpen your quill and explore your creativity with writer and poet Rebecca L. Fearnley.

    Dates & Info
  • Post-Natal Pilates - Summer 2024

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 — Tuesday 2nd July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join Fi from Fitter Mother, a qualified post-natal specialist, for this gentle and low-impact post-natal Pilates class.

    Dates & Info
  • Little Artists After School Club - Summer 2024

    Thursday 25th April 2024 — Thursday 4th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Get creative in this super fun after school club.

    Dates & Info
  • Tots Create - Summer 2024

    Thursday 25th April 2024 — Thursday 4th July 2024

    Learning Centre

    Have fun getting creative with your little ones on Thursdays!

    Dates & Info
  • Messy Stories - Summer 2024

    Friday 26th April 2024 — Friday 28th June 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join artist Gemma Kirby for these fun messy story sessions that are based around popular children’s books.

    Dates & Info
  • My First Notes - Summer 2024

    Friday 26th April 2024 — Friday 28th June 2024

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    A relaxed, first introduction for pre-schoolers to experience live music up close.

    Dates & Info
  • Songs and Stories in the Studio

    Thursday 9th May 2024 — Saturday 11th May 2024

    Lookout Studio, The Base

    Explore the creative spaces of the Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement with professional classical singer Louise Ashdown.

    Dates & Info
  • Club Curious - Summer 2024

    Saturday 18th May 2024 — Wednesday 14th August 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Get curious with art!

    Dates & Info
  • Macramé for Kids

    Saturday 25th May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Have fun and learn the basics of macramé with Shreya Patel.

    Dates & Info
  • Half term Art Club - Summer 2024

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 — Friday 31st May 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Join our art club this half term!

    Dates & Info
  • Create and Make (Half Term) - May 2024

    Tuesday 28th May 2024 — Friday 31st May 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for some creative fun in the school holidays.

    Dates & Info
  • Fireman Sam: Pre-Show Workshop

    Sunday 2nd June 2024

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    Join artist Gemma Kirby in the Balcony Bar for a pre-show family craft session.

    Dates & Info
  • Songs and Stories in the Gallery

    Saturday 8th June 2024 — Saturday 13th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Explore the Gallery and creative spaces of the Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement with professional classical singer Louise Ashdown.

    Dates & Info
  • Children's Summer Printmaking

    Saturday 22nd June 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    A fun introduction to printing suitable for children of all ages with Charlotte Adcock.

    Dates & Info
  • Uplift Dance - Goldwell Park Newbury

    Sunday 23rd June 2024

    Goldwell Park, Newbury

    Feel the grass under your feet and get your body moving at this new outdoor early morning dance event.

    Dates & Info
  • Charlie Cook's Favourite Book: Pre-Show Workshop

    Sunday 23rd June 2024

    Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

    Join artist Gemma Kirby in the Balcony Bar for a pre-show family craft session.

    Dates & Info
  • Summer Sketchbooks

    Saturday 6th July 2024

    The Lookout Studio, The Base

    Be inspired by summer blooms with resident artist Samantha Emmons.

    Dates & Info
  • Create Your Own Scribble Monster T-shirt - Summer 2024

    Saturday 20th July 2024

    The Base, The Lookout Studio

    Let your imagination run wild and create your own T-shirt design with illustrator & graphic designer Mark Bijak.

    Dates & Info
  • Summer Art Club 2024

    Thursday 25th July 2024 — Thursday 1st August 2024

    The Base Gallery

    Come and get creative with us!

    Dates & Info
  • Print your own Sports Bag

    Saturday 3rd August 2024

    The Base, The Lookout Studio

    Print your own unique drawstring sports bag with Berkshire Printmakers, learn how to print on fabric and get ready for the Summer Olympics.

    Dates & Info
  • Create and Make - Summer 2024

    Tuesday 27th August 2024 — Friday 30th August 2024

    Learning Centre

    Join us for some creative fun in the school holidays.

    Dates & Info