101 Outdoor Arts

28/08/2026

Applications are now open for Sound for Outdoor Arts, Tue 17 - Thu 19 Nov!

Sound for Outdoor Arts is a three day, hands‑on residential workshop for practitioners working in — or moving into — outdoor arts who want to develop a practical understanding of how to use sound for outdoor performance and installation. Led by Thor McIntyre Burnie, one of the most experienced sound designers in the outdoor arts sector.

Deadline: Tue 29 Sep 2026

Find out more & apply: https://101outdoorarts.com/labs/sound-for-outdoor-arts

📸 Ancient Futures by Upswing and Unlimited Theatre

27/08/2026

Apply now for Communicating Climate 2026 on Mon 23 - Thu 26 Nov, a four-day professional development lab for artists interested in or making work based within a climate narrative hosted by climate artist Flick Ferdinando.

The lab focuses on the symbiotic relationship between the creative practice and research, providing insight into how collaborative processes between researchers and artists can deepen the integrity of messaging and also widen the impact of artistic projects that explore the climate crisis.

Deadline: Tue 29 Sep 2026

Find out more & apply: https://101outdoorarts.com/labs/communicating-climate-lab-2026

📸 Stick + Stone by Ferdinando + Bernstein

26/08/2026

Applications are now open for Creating in Catalonia - our international residency opportunity with SPASA (Street Performing Arts Synergy Alliance).

We're thrilled to offer one emerging UK outdoor theatre maker the chance to take part in a one-week creative residency in Tàrrega, Catalonia this November.

Hosted by SPASA, (Street Performing Arts Synergy Alliance), this residency is an opportunity to step away and explore ideas in a supportive international context. The residency will provide time, space and practical support to test actions, scenes and ideas in public space without expectation of a set outcome.

Deadline: Tue 29 Sep 2026

Find out more & apply: https://101outdoorarts.com/creating-in-catalonia

📸 Daniel Hernández

25/08/2026

Box House Theatre shared their new show The Poet as part of their first residency with us - a retelling of Shakespeare’s most loved stories. The piece is still in development and the company invited 101 and Corn Exchange Newbury staff to attend and give feedback.

Find out more about sharing your work as part of a residency on our website (link in bio)

18/08/2026

Following ADHOK's performance of Watchful in Newbury, the artists facilitated a lab exploring The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. The lab participants created choreographies and came together at the end of a week for a group performance - enjoy these photos and keep your eyes peeled for the video coming soon 👀

More photos: https://101outdoorarts.com/labs/summer-school-with-adhok

17/08/2026

Look back with us at the wonderful world of Watchful by ADHOK that took over Newbury Town Centre last month.

We witnessed a heart-warming story of a lifetime of love, as a couple took a fun-filled, moving journey through the streets of Newbury.

Mark your calendars for our next outdoor event in just three weeks time. On Saturday 5 September at 8pm, French company Rara Woulib bring Deblozay, a joyous procession led by a talented choir and energetic cast of performers.

All outdoor shows are part of Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust’s outdoor programme and funded by Greenham Trust and Arts Council England.

Find out more here: https://cornexchangenew.com/events/deblozay

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17/08/2026

After the success of Watchful by ADHOK, we are looking for volunteers for our next outdoor event!

Help steward at Deblozay in Newbury Town Cente on Sat 5 Sep, an exciting outdoor performance filled with music inspired by Haitian culture that will travel through the town centre.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in volunteering with us, please email [email protected]

All outdoor shows are part of Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust’s outdoor programme and funded by Greenham Trust and Arts Council England.

📅 Sat 5 Sep, 8pm
🎟️Free to attend
Start Location: Boating Lake, Victoria Park, procession will move throughout Newbury Town Centre
Find out more: https://cornexchangenew.com/events/deblozay?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=deblozay_volunteers

10/08/2026

There is less than a month until the next outdoor event in Newbury!

Look at the exciting rehearsals where our talented singers are getting ready to showcase their music in Deblozay. Don’t miss this exciting parade taking over Newbury.

All outdoor shows are part of Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust’s outdoor programme and funded by Greenham Trust and Arts Council England.

📅 Sat 5 Sep, 8pm
🎟️Free to attend
Start Location: Boating Lake, Victoria Park, procession will move throughout Newbury Town Centre

Find out more here: https://cornexchangenew.com/events/deblozay

10/08/2026

How do we turn celebration into belonging?

In our recent article for Arts Professional, OutdoorArtsUK Director Sho Shibata explores how Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is working with the outdoor arts sector to create authentic connections with communities.

Drawing on conversations with organisers (Surge, Glasgow Life presents) artists (Bex Anson, MarkBleakley, Ronan McMahon) and cultural policy expert Dr Beatriz Garcia, Sho highlights why community relationships, long-term investment and cross-sector collaboration matter.

The article also reflects on the sector strategy, Wherever You Are, Whoever You Are, The Arts Are Yours (commissioned by OutdoorArtsUK, Without Walls UK and 101 Outdoor Arts) and the importance of building trust over time.

🔗Read the full article: https://ow.ly/uGCL50Zwafm

📸 FLOCK by Bex Anson is a participatory dance work commissioned for the games, photo: Katherine Anne Rose

10/08/2026