The Studio8 artists ask: What does state mean to you? as they individually interpret this concept for their upcoming exhibition, STATE.

Studio 8 is a group of 8 artists, resident at New Greenham Arts Centre, the studio space of the Corn Exchange, Newbury. They work in a variety of disciplines and media, including installation, mixed media, paint, print, glass, textiles and sculpture. Their exhibitions, for over a decade, have showcased an exciting range of work that responds to a new and contemporary theme each year.

Shirley Eccles, Flora Gare, Chrissie Gutsell, Sally Haynes, Helen Lunn, Helen Peake, Marie Sudwell, Luke Webb.

STATE is also open 4 September - 21 November at the Corn Exchange, Newbury 10am - 5pm Mon - Fri

These two workshops are for anyone wanting to learn or practise the techniques of playwriting (for serious drama, comedy, or sketches), in an informal environment. All comers welcome.

Workshops will include: Examination of extracts from contemporary plays Writing Exercises Discussion and Feedback Participants will aim to write a first draft of a short play either for stage or radio. Led by Angela Street, www.angelastreetwriter.wordpress.com

Quotes from previous students : “She's great at stimulating comic (and bizarre!) writing..." and “Not only does she give you excellent theoretical knowledge, but also equips you with fabulous solutions to your writing problems.”

Directed by Caroline Leslie
Musical musical arrangements by Paul Herbert
Choreography by Alistair David
Designed by Tom Rogers
Lighting designed by Philip Gladwell
Sound designed by Peter Rice
Assistant Director Tom O’Brien

It’s the roaring 20’s, Millie Dillmount from Kansas, steps off the train into a New York city filled with speakeasies, frivolous flappers and the pulsating sounds of syncopated jazz. America has thrown off its inhibitions and anything goes! Millie’s ‘modern’ plan is to work in a typing pool and marry the wealthy boss. But then she meets and falls in love with Jimmy, a man without a dime to his name... or so she thinks.

Filled with characters you’ll love, some you’ll love to hate, and great musical numbers, this high-energy, romantic comedy took Broadway by storm, winning six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. From the creative team behind The Watermill’s sell-out production of Radio Times.