SIR Matthew Bourne, widely hailed as the UK’s most popular and successful dance choreographer and director, is to establish a base at the Farnham Maltings in a groundbreaking new partnership for the arts centre.

From its new office at the Maltings, Sir Matthew’s world-leading dance company New Adventures and charity Re:Bourne will present work, deliver projects for local people and contribute to the wider dance and arts community across the South East.