Box Office: 01386 555488

Community Activities

Number 8 plays an active role in the local community and offers space and resources for local groups. We are home to Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS), our resident company who have been entertaining audiences with musical theatre for over two decades. PODS hold their auditions and rehearsals at Number 8 and perform new shows here in December and June of each year.

In addition to our programme of events and activities, we also play host to a number of local organisations who use space at Number 8 for their arts and leisure activity.

To find out more about regular arts and leisure classes and group activities organised by external hirers click here. To download a timetable of current activity with contact details click here.

If you are interested in hiring space at Number 8 for arts and leisure classes or activities, further details of spaces available and rates can be found here or contact Emma Bangham, Programme Manager – 01386 561906 / programming@number8.org

Community Links

Number 8 works closely with a number of community organisations.  Please see below for a list of useful community links and sources of local arts, entertainment and community information.

Pershore Arts is a group of art enthusiasts, based in Pershore, who want to recognise and celebrate the rich diversity of visual arts which exists in our local community.

Pershore Tourist Information offers a wealth of information about Pershore and the surrounding areas.

Pershore Wellbeing Hub is a dynamic charity based in Pershore, offering support in taking control of your wellbeing at any age.

Dancefest is the dance development agency for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Dancefest runs a vibrant year round programme that includes classes, projects and performances.

Worcestershire’s Vale and Spa incorporates Broadway, Droitwich Spa, Evesham and Pershore and provides details on events, attractions, accommodation and shopping in the local area.

Visit Worcestershire provides details of a variety of attractions and events, superb places to stay and delightful places to dine. This website will help you gain the most enjoyment from your visit to Worcestershire – a place of great tranquillity which preserves and cherishes its past while at the same time offering modern facilities and hospitality.