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Broxbourne Arts Forum

Broxbourne Arts Forum (BARTS) is a voluntary organisation, supported by the Borough of Broxbourne and working in partnership with them to provide an annual programme of professional and amateur events, with a special summer programme which usually includes open-air productions of Shakespeare and opera performances.

With support from local business sponsors and individual patrons and friends, the Forum encourages and co-ordinates a wide range of arts activities in the Borough, with over 30 affiliated groups including Painting, Floral Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Literature.

As part of its outreach Programme, the Forum offers schools annual awards in Creative Writing and Drama, workshops by professional musicians, introductory talks on theatre and backstage tours in Broxbourne Civic Hall. Theatre Workshops are also a regular feature during school holidays.

Costs: Friends £10; Groups £12; Patrons £25; Joint Patrons £35; Sponsors £100+.

Date of AGM: July

Publications: Annual Programme, Craft Workshops Programme.