The arts venue replaces Ferneham Hall after a build which was delayed by the impact of the pandemic but has been progressing steadily over the past two years. It boasts an 800-seat main auditorium as well as two smaller studios which will allow it to host shows and events, as well as film screenings.
The ground floor also has a cafe which will be open during the day for passing visitors, and upstairs there is a bar area for the venue’s patrons.
For details of shows and events visit https://trafalgartickets.com/fareham-live-fareham/en-GB
We took a tour of Fareham Live ahead of its official opening – see our picture gallery for a revealing look at what facilities the venue has to offer:
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Studio one which is flexible space for events and film screenings Photo: Fareham Live
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The official opening of Fareham Live theatre in Osborn Road, Fareham Picture: Sarah Standing (240924-2036) Photo: Sarah Standing
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The first floor bar at Fareham Live Picture: Sarah Standing (240924-1858) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Pictured is: (l-r) Rhys Hopkin, regional director Trafalgar Theatres, Emily O'Dell, group head of project operations Trafalgar Entertainment, Howard Panter, joint CEO and creative director Trafalgar Entertainment, Rosemary Squire, joint CEO Trafalgar Entertainment, Gavin Shuman, venue director Fareham Live Trafalgar Theatres, Helen Enright, CEO Trafalgar Theatres and Chris McGuigan, group commercial director Trafalgar Theatres. Picture: Sarah Standing (240924-1974) Photo: Sarah Standing