Let’s Keep Protecting Each Other
We wanted to let you know what we plan to do in respect of the Government’s Covid-19 stage 4 guidelines. In doing this we are aware of the growing appetite for unhindered entrance to arts venues but also conscious of the large number of our customers who are still worried about this release, many of
How to book groups of seats safely
The current rules in place mean that we have to provide a mechanism to separate groups of people and the booking system at the Corn Exchange does this automatically so that there will be a gap between your group and the next one. But some people have had difficulty in managing to book multiple seats.
Reminder about booking tickets at the Corn Exchange (Updated)
We’re really pleased that many of you have booked tickets for film showings and live shows from 17 May at the Corn Exchange, as allowed in Step 3 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown (full details on this link) . At the time of reopening, COVID-Secure guidance will remain in place, meaning that customers
Corn Exchange open on Monday May 17th
Good news, the Corn Exchange is open! The Box Office will be open on Friday and Saturday mornings from 10am – 1pm as well as each performance evening from 7-7.45pm. Social distancing will still be in place but you can book seats together for your “bubble”. And you will still have to wear a mask.
Corn Exchange awarded a grant from the Culture Recovery Fund
The Corn Exchange in Wallingford has been awarded a total sum of £40,700, (payable in three stages) from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, setup to ensure that arts venues are able to continue operation despite the current Covid pandemic. The award was made by the British Film Institute on behalf of the Department of Culture,
Covid-19 Safety Measures (Updated)
The Corn Exchange is implementing Covid-safe protocols as per Government Guidelines and under guidance from our H&S consultant and from information provided by partner organisations such as the British Film Institute and the Little Theatre Guild. When we re-open again, we will only be showing films. When the Government says it is safe to do
Sinodun Players and Corn Exchange awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Corn Exchange in Wallingford and the Sinodun Players, resident company and owner of the theatre, have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest possible honour for voluntary groups in the UK.
Planning appeal turned down
We had the wonderful news recently about the refusal of the planning appeal for apartments abutting the Corn Exchange. The Planning Inspectorate said that she was “considerably concerned” about the impact on future occupants of the appeal scheme from “structure-borne noise”. She found “serious question marks over a number of assumptions made” as part of
Important: please read our Covid-19 Safety Measures here
