# The Foundry — arts centre

> Theatre, music, film, a gallery and classes in an old iron foundry.

*Arts centre · Forge Street*

## Something on every night

Theatre, music, film, a free gallery and classes for all ages, in a 150-year-old iron foundry.

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![Something on every night](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-1.svg)

*This month*

## Coming up

### The Glass Orchard

2026-10-08

19:30

Theatre · Main house

A new play about three sisters and one very old tree.

![The Glass Orchard](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-1.svg)

[The Glass Orchard](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

### Harbour Strings: Autumn

2026-10-10

20:00

Music · Concert hall

Schubert, Britten and a world premiere.

![Harbour Strings: Autumn](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-2.svg)

[Harbour Strings: Autumn](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

### Puppet Sunday

2026-10-12

14:00

Family · Studio

Shadow puppets for ages 3–8.

![Puppet Sunday](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-3.svg)

[Puppet Sunday](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

[Full programme](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

### Theatre

![Theatre](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-2.svg)

New writing and old favourites.

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### Music

![Music](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-3.svg)

Classical to late-night jazz.

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### Cinema

![Cinema](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-4.svg)

Independent films, $9 Tuesdays.

[Cinema](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

### Gallery

![Gallery](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-5.svg)

Always free.

[Gallery](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/whats-on)

### Make something this term

![Make something this term](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/media/photo-6.svg)

Ceramics, drawing, drama, choir and more, for ages 4 to 94.

[Browse classes](https://t-artscentre.clearcms.app/classes)

- **600+** — events a year
- **1,400** — people in classes
- **40%** — of tickets under $15
- **Free** — gallery, every day

*Audiences*

## What people say

### Chloe

The best night out in the city, and I can walk home.

Member

### Farid

My daughter's drama class changed how she talks to the world.

Parent

### The Riverside Post

Cheap tickets, brave programming, great bar.

Review

### Margaret

I took a pottery class at 70. Now I can't stop.

Student

## Supported by

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