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Our Vision
We aim to create a place and environment where creativity is inevitable, and where every artist, visitor and collaborator leaves feeling positively charged.
We want the name “Bretforton Grange” to be synonymous with the creation of groundbreaking new work: a place of artistic nourishment, renewal, and innovation.
Our ethos, practices and performances should be infectious and eventually reshape and future-proof every aspect of theatre and the creative industries.
As the current custodians of Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, it is our dream to provide the Estate with the infrastructures, strategies and reputation to make it a self-sufficient and self-propelling haven, ensuring a financially and environmentally sustainable future.
Through renovation, strategic development and an unwavering commitment to the Arts and their makers, we are shaping a legacy gift that will continue to inspire.
A MILLENNIUM OF STORIES
Heritage, culture & community
The story of the Grange dates back over 1000 years, to the 8th Century when King Offa granted the land to Evesham Abbey.
The Grange was built for use as a hall house – a medieval communal building with an open hall at its centre where meals and the monks’ daily activities took place.
Over the centuries, it has served as a working farm, a private residence, and a venue for theatre and fine dining.
Today, we’re working with architects to breathe life back into the building, honouring its history whilst reimagining it with the needs of the creative industries in mind.
MAKE CREATIVITY INEVITABLE WITH US
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We are at the cusp of an extraordinary transformation into somewhere creativity is inevitable. Using what we have, what we know, and what we owe to an industry in crisis, we’re creating a world-class residential centre for creative practitioners.
At a time when collaborative spaces are disappearing, and remote work and AI are reshaping the industry, the future of ground-breaking performance depends on places for risk-taking, exploration, experimentation and play.
Our ethos, practices and performances should be infectious and eventually reshape and future-proof every aspect of theatre and the creative industries.
The restoration of the Grange is our answer to that need, an investment in the future of live performance, and a promise to the world that creative joy, inspiration and alchemy (the key ingredients for innovation) will always have a home here.
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Become a part of the story
We are at the cusp of an extraordinary transformation, repurposing our heritage assets to build a new innovative landmark that will advance the art and craft of live performance at every level.
If you would like to help us, and be a part of something that will shape the future of creativity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Volunteer at Bretforton
We have an eternal to-do list and always need help crossing items off.
If you can pour a drink, tighten a screw, prune a rose, check a ticket, paint a fence or are willing to learn a new skill, we would really appreciate your help.
We promise to never take your generosity for granted and always keep the biscuit tin topped up.