The Farnham Maltings is the chosen theatre performance space for the collaborative project to take place in. Providing a variety of potential spaces in which to actually stage the separate plays, we not only have the opportunity to dress a stage but also create an entirely immersive environment for the audience to move in and become a part of, e.g. dressing the corridors between productions, as we have almost the whole building to play with. Going into the space and photographing the different open areas that could hold a performance, whether that be a staging already there or even a staircase that could make an appropriate environment for the context of the play will be something I carry out during the visit.
The Maltings itself is an art centre situated in the heart of Farnham, hosting facilities for both theatre productions and crafting activities a like. Encouraging people into these arts, it is currently compromised of open rehearsal spaces, a Great Hall, a darkroom, sixteen artist studio spaces, a workshop for pottery, a cafe and the cellar bar to mention but a few.
The programme is kept updated with a range of productions varying from live music, to stand up comedy as well as regional theatre companies using the Maltings as an international showcase, e.g. Currently, "Pussy Riot! A Punk Prayer" is being played in the Cineclub. Previous artists include Dancing Brick, Strangeface, and Little Bulb, a company also collaborating with the Performing Arts students we will be working with.
As a place that regularly holds pieces of independant theatre and an obvious range of performance art, The Maltings proves a great place to stage our immersive interpretations of traditional plays.
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