What's happening at The Milton Rooms?

Over the last couple of years ambitious plans have been drawn up for the transformation of The Milton Rooms in Malton into a new centre for the arts in Ryedale. A number of dedicated people have been working to translate those plans into action. And this summer sees the first fruits of their labours ripen in a short programme of exciting events both inside the building and outside, in the town.

Helmsley Arts Centre is pleased to be in partnership with The Milton Rooms. We have set up together a framework for future collaboration and mutual support, so that together we can provide Ryedale with an exciting range and balance of arts events and activities.

The Milton Rooms aims to collaborate with established and emerging artists, to make Malton a hub of excellence for the arts, in all creative fields.

With the dedication of a new, energetic team of artists and performers and the support of world famous Patrons (Kathy Burke, Imelda Staunton, Jools Holland and Bill Nighy) the Milton Rooms is set to Launch with an ambitious program of events starting from June an id well under way with the re-animation of this historic building.

"Oh, my word. Brilliant. When can I come up?"

- Imelda Staunton

With the largest sprung dancefloor in North Yorkshire, and a new forty seat Studio Theatre and plans for Artist Studios, the Milton Rooms will be turned into a state of the art venue for visiting productions, community events and in house productions.

"Really Exciting. Makes perfect sense for this to be happening."

- Kathy Burke

The Milton Rooms is launching it’s new program of events with a night of Music, Comedy, Magic and Dance at its Gala Evening hosted by Barry Cryer (June 12th). This is followed on by a night with the Peatbog Faeries and then a unique in-house production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream Directed by Nick Bagnall (The Milton Rooms co-artistic Director). With a cast of over 170 taking place throughout Malton for one night only this promises to be an event like no other (June 26th).

For further information on events or how to get involved get in touch, check out the website or visit The Milton Rooms as the doors are always open.

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