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Community Hub

Connect, create and feel supported

Daytime groups at the Pavilion for creativity, conversation, movement and connection. Come regularly, or simply choose the activity that feels right for you.

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A Community Hub gathering in the Pavilion auditorium

A welcoming place to spend time with others

The Community Hub is the Pavilion’s programme of friendly daytime groups. It gives people a regular place to be creative, move, sing, talk and enjoy good company.

Sessions are led by local professional practitioners and take place in the Theatre Bar or Players Upstairs Studio. Many are free; the others are kept low-cost.

Daytime activities
Monday–Thursday
Across the week
7 groups
Per session
Free–£5

What’s on

Weekly timetable

Browse the programme by day. Free activities are drop-in unless stated otherwise; paid activities can be booked online.

Monday

Weekly, 1:30pm–2:30pm

Groove and Glow

Move your body, lift your mood and boost your energy with simple dance moves and upbeat music in this fun, feel-good class.

Players Upstairs Studio£5 per sessionBook a place

Tuesday

Weekly, 10am–11:30am

Play Reading

A relaxed script-reading group for anyone who enjoys bringing characters to life and exploring different styles and genres. Complimentary refreshments are included.

Theatre BarFree to attend

Fortnightly, 1:30pm–3pm

The Pavilion Shanty Choir

Explore sea shanties and maritime music with Paul and Stephen of professional sea shanty group The Rogue Shanty Buoys.

Theatre Bar£3 per sessionBook a place

Wednesday

Weekly, 10:30am–12pm

The Bereavement Café

A welcoming space for people coping with the death of a loved one to share stories, find comfort and support one another. Donations to the charity are welcome.

Theatre BarFree to attend

1pm–3pm

Creative Writing

Friendly creative writing sessions, open to all ages and abilities.

Theatre BarFree to attend

Thursday

10am–12pm

Knit, Stitch and Natter

Bring along a project, enjoy good company and share a relaxed morning. Open to all ages and abilities.

Theatre BarFree to attend

1pm–3pm

Art for Fun

A friendly, no-pressure afternoon of creativity, open to all ages and abilities.

Theatre BarFree to attend

Before you come

How to take part

You do not need theatre experience to join the Hub. Choose an activity, check whether it needs booking and come to the Pavilion at the time shown.

At the Pavilion

Find the Community Hub

You’ll find us beside Gorleston beach, at the mouth of the harbour.

The Community Hub has been supported this year by