City arts workshop is aiming to get bigger and better... - The Worcester Observer

City arts workshop is aiming to get bigger and better...

Worcester Editorial 29th Nov, 2018   0

A CITY arts workshop opened its doors to guests to showcase the dramatic changes at the organisation and its exciting future plans.

Guests, friends of the organisation, staff and volunteers joined in an evening of performance with a message that Worcester Arts Workshop is open for business and ready to embrace a new and exciting future as a creative space at the heart of Worcester.

Hannah Phillips began as director of transformation at Worcester Arts Workshop in July 2018. She comes to the role with a wealth of experience in the arts and brings with her exciting opportunities with her own company of emerging artists and performers, Outspoken.

“It has been an exciting few months since I began my tenure with Worcester Arts Workshop, with my goal being to relaunch the organisation as a creative destination for the city,” she said.




“I’m planning a diverse mix of music, family events, spoken word, visual arts, film and comedy, as well as presenting spaces that are available for private hire and continuing with and expanding the much-loved programme of creative courses.”

“Worcester Arts Workshop is treasured by the many people who come here to learn, explore and socialise. I really hope moving forward we can welcome many more visitors, for a coffee with friends, to learn a new skill or perfect an old one and to feel at home within an accessible and exciting centre for arts and learning.”


The transformation of Worcester Arts Workshop has begun with a fresh new look in the public spaces, including The Third Space – a performance area created within the Cafe and Bar.

The result is a bright and open social space, a welcoming atmosphere and the ideal space for live music and events.

Visitors to Worcester Arts Workshop on the evening of the launch event were invited to explore the space, as well as enjoy short excerpts of dance, comedy and theatre, giving a taste of the style, energy and diversity of what is to come at Worcester Arts Workshop.

Evening highlights included performances from Vamos Theatre Company, who reside at Worcester Arts Workshop, Break Mission, Kidderminster College, Translucent Youth Dance Company, live music and comedian Barbara Nice.

The outdoor terrace was put in the spotlight with a spectacular fire breathing display from Talulah Blue.

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