COVID 19 Updates | Brewhouse Arts Centre

Find out the latest updates to performance cancellations and updates for The Brewhouse and Town Hall

click here to view the Brewhouse our COVID-19 secure site assesment or click here to view the Town Hall COVID-19 secure site assesment.

Click here to view our current Covid 19 safety measures and frequently asked questions.

COVID 19 UPDATE: THURSDAY 27TH JANUARY 2022

Following the Government’s announcement of the lifting of Plan B Coronavirus restrictions from Thursday 27th January 2022, it will no longer be mandatory to wear a face covering when visiting The Brewhouse or Town Hall. However, our priority is to continue to protect our staff and visitors, so our venues will continue to operate enhanced cleaning procedures and hand sanitiser points. We’d also strongly encourage all visitors to continue wearing a face covering whilst inside the Brewhouse and Town Hall, unless medically exempt, particularly when watching a performance in the Auditorium, Cafe Bar or Main Hall.

COVID 19 UPDATE: THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER

Following the Government's 'Plan B' announcement on Wednesday 8th December, it will now be mandatory to wear a face covering when visiting the Brewhouse or Town Hall, unless medically exempt. This will extend to all areas of the buildings, including whilst watching performances in the Auditorium, Cafe Bar or Main Hall. We will continue to operate our enhanced cleaning procedures in order to maintain high level of hygiene to protect our staff and visitors as much as possible. If you are visiting us, please use the hand sanitiser points provided and use contactless payments where possible. We would like to thank you for your understanding, as we continue to welcome customers to the Brewhouse and Town Hall.

COVID 19 UPDATE: TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Following the latest Government guidance update, we will be continuing to encourage all our visitors to wear a face covering whilst inside the Brewhouse and Town Hall, unless medically exempt, particularly when watching a performance in the Auditorium, Cafe Bar or Main Hall. Whilst it is not currently mandatory in hospitality settings, we would ask everyone that visits The Brewhouse and Town Hall to consider the safety of staff and other visitors at this time.

COVID 19 UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY

In line with the Government's reopening Road Map, Burton Town Hall will reopen for events from Thursday 1st July 2021. Our team are now accepting bookings, viewings and enquiries for events from this date onwards. You can reach our team via email, burton.townhall@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

COVID 19 UPDATE: TUESDAY 18TH MAY

When the Brewhouse reopens on Monday the 24th May, our initial Box Office and Cafe opening times will be as follows,

Monday: 10am-3pm

Tuesday: 10am-3pm

Wednesday: 10am-3pm

Thursday: 10am-3pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

COVID-19 UPDATE: TUESDAY 11TH MAY 2021

The Brewhouse Arts Centre has announced that it plans to reopen its doors to visitors from Monday 24th May 2021 in line with the government’s road map for easing restrictions.

The reopening will see the return of live performances for the first time in over twelve months, with all events operating reduced capacity to ensure social distancing. Small socially distanced workshops, rehearsals and activities will also restart.

As well as a reduced capacity for performances, the venue has also introduced a range of safety measures, including, a one way system, hand sanitiser points and enhanced cleaning procedures. This commitment to following Covid 19 guidelines and ensuring visitor safety, has seen the venue awarded the ‘Good To Go’ standard by Visit Britain.

To mark the reopening, visitors can enjoy the acclaimed family show, The Snail and the Whale, from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th June 2021.

The show, which follows the journey of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, is inspired by the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and brought to the Brewhouse by the company that brought ‘The Gruffalo’ live to the stage.

COVID-19 UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

Following today’s (Wednesday 26th November) announcement that Staffordshire will go into Tier 3 from the 2nd December, we can no longer re-open the Brewhouse as planned for the festive season. We’ll provide an update on our reopening in due course.

We do however plan to offer a limited festive programme of at home activities and streamed shows, we’ll confirm details of these very soon.

COVID-19 UPDATE: MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER

Following guidance from the Government, The Brewhouse will be closed from 5 November until at least the 2 December 2020. We are cancelling all events and activities during this period and we'll contact everyone that has tickets or bookings with us.

We are still planning an exciting festive programme of safe shows and activities, to keep up to date, visit www.brewhouse.co.uk/events.

From the 5th November, tickets for future events will only be available to book online, but our box office staff will be available 10-3pm Monday to Friday during lockdown by calling 01283 508100 or emailing brewhousearts@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

For now, we would like to thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming customers back to the Brewhouse soon.

COVID-19 UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER

From today, Burton Town Hall will be used as a walk in Covid 19 test centre. The walk-through testing site will help more people with symptoms get tested and must be booked via the Government’s national booking portal at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by phoning 119. Following the pilot launch, it will be open 10am to 5pm tomorrow and then from 8am to 8pm every day thereafter.

This means the Town Hall will be unavailable for public hire until the end of 2020.

Read the full press release here.

COVID-19 UPDATE: THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER

We've updated our revised opening times with effect from Monday 5th October. From this date the Brewhouse will open Tuesday - Friday from 10am-3pm & Saturday from 10am-2pm

COVID-19 UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER

Our cafe will reopen on the 10th September. The opening times will Thursday-Saturday from 10am-2pm for a range of drinks, cakes and snacks.

COVID-19 UPDATE: MONDAY 3rd AUGUST

The Brewhouse is now open for limited, socially distanced activities. Our current opening times are Monday to Friday 10am-3pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.

COVID-19 UPDATE: MONDAY 13TH JULY

We are pleased to announce, that we'll be reopening our doors to visitors from Monday 3rd August, after a closure of over 4 months.

The phased reopening, which won’t yet include any live performances, will enable visitors to take part in small socially distanced activities and workshops, whilst following new guidelines.

We've introduced a range of new safety measures to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, which includes, a one way system, hand sanitiser points, social distancing and additional cleaning procedures.

The reopening will see the introduction of a number of exciting activities taking place throughout August including Burton Swans outdoor sculpture trail from Saturday 8 August; discover the 25 swans in and around Burton.

Brewhouse staff will also be popping up in local parks with family activities (that can be done whilst social distancing) as well as a new art installation at the Brewhouse for families to contribute to. Successful online activities and events will also continue, including storytelling, mini makers crafts, singing and dance.

COVID-19 UPDATE: TUESDAY 17TH MARCH

In response to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all live performances at both the Brewhouse and Town Hall until, at least the end of March.

We will, where possible, reschedule events for future dates and we’ll continue to monitor the situation and update everyone as soon as possible.

The building currently remains open and we are taking additional precautions to maintain good levels of hygiene to protect our staff and visitors as much as possible. If you are visiting us please consider using contactless payment rather than cash.

All workshop sessions with groups that are at higher risk are cancelled and will be finishing our junior sessions a week early for the Easter break.

For now, we would like to thank you for your understanding and patience

COVID-19 UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH

In an update to our announcement made on Tuesday 17th March 2020, concerning the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we have made the decision to extend the period of cancelled live performances until at least Saturday 18th April 2020, at both The Brewhouse and Town Hall. Wherever possible we are working with companies to reschedule.

We will be contacting customers who have tickets booked for cancelled performances and thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter.

The building currently remains open and we are taking additional precautions to maintain good levels of hygiene to protect our staff and visitors as much as possible. If you are visiting us, please consider using contactless payments rather than cash.