Basingstoke’s MP, Maria Miller visited Market Chambers Performes Together for an open day series of workshops .
Market Chambers is a creative hub in the centre of town with rooms available for hire for theatrical and creative use. Drama, dance and other genre workshops and events were held throughout the day in this historic building which used to be part of the Haymarket Theatre and where some well-known actors began their career.
Maria said "I was thrilled to support Basingstoke's newest arts venue. The open day was a great success with workshops in photography, singing, dancing and acting. It is hoped that more than 300 people will use these premises every week over the coming year and many choirs, drama groups and musicians have already signed up. This demand demonstrates the real need for more dedicated arts space in the town."