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WEST COUNTRY THEATRES &
COMPANIES
(Avon, Devon,
Gloucestershire & Somerset)
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Barnstaple
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Queens
Theatre,
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1SY -
Tel: 01271 327357
QUEENS
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Earliest records suggest festivals
developing in celebration of Barnstaple's annual fair as far back as
1435, when merchants brought with them Minstrels, Players, Jugglers and
Buffoons to amuse onlookers. As a thriving trading port, Barnstaple
attracted a broad range of multi-cultural traders developing the town's
reputation for festival events. It is documented that a festival in
1605 attracted the touring King's Players to the town and
it is thought that a certain William Shakespeare performed with them!
In
1952 the hall was built and named The Queen's Hall. With limited funds
its interior was plain, but it provided a multi-purpose function as the
site of live entertainment, antique markets, dog shows and alike right
up until 1993. At this point the local council took
the brave decision to close it down and refurbish the building to offer
North Devon the beautiful theatre you see today. It opened its doors on
Christmas Eve 1993 to a sell out production of Snow White and has been
growing
in stature ever since.
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Bath
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Bath Pavillion
North Parade Rd,Bath.BA2 4ET -
Telephone: 01225 312121
BATH
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The
Bath Pavilion is a complete multi-use venue situated in the centre of
Bath. It is the ideal venue to hire for trade exhibitions, conferences,
weddings,
fairs, concerts and stage shows.
The Pavilion can accommodate 450 for dinner dances and has space for up
to 1200 for music events. Facilities include: the main hall, stage,
café and kitchen, a bar, toilets and cloakroom and a box office.
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Bath
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The Guild Hall
The High Street, Bath. BA1 5AW -
Telephone: 01225 477782/86
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Bath
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Moles Club
14 George Street, Bath, Somerset. Tel: 01225
404 445
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Moles Club, one of the UK's best live
music venues: whether you're a tourist from London looking for some
live entertainment, a local resident of Bath, Bristol & the West
Country, or a visitor to Bath or England from anywhere in the world,
this could become one of your favorite nightclubs to build your social
life and nightlife around. In a word
Music Music Music is what we're about - a veritable music lovers and
musician's
paradise.
Occupying a niche all of its own, this is the place for live bands,
live gigs, dance music, wicked dance nights with top dance DJs, whacky
events, open mic nights, jazz music, battle of the bands competitions
and everything to do with the local live music, partying & social
scene. This is a nightclub with a difference - but also one of those
great intimate cellar venues! If you like to delve a bit deeper, then
there’s a short potted history of the club, if you click on Moles
Group/History
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Bath
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The Pump Room
Stall Street, Bath. BA1 1LZ - Telephone: 01225 477000
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Contemporary
English food served in elegant surroundings with linen tablecloths,
table service, fresh flowers. Fresh food prepared on the premises,
cooked to order using local produce. Great ambience. Live music by the
Pump Room Trio or a
solo pianist.
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Bath
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RondoTheatre
St Saviours Road, Larkhall, Bath, BAI
6RT Tel: 01225 448844
RONDO THEATRE CLICK
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We launch The Rondo‘s 31st year
with a very special season celebrating the best comedy theatre in the
country. Every show is a cracker. You are assured of a really fabulous
night out-whether it?s the truly engaging show you see, the amazing
atmosphere of this unique theatre or the friendly banter over a
refreshing glass of wine or of cool beer.We hope you like our new-look
season programme, designed to make it easier
to find the type of shows you want to see. You?ll find the performances
in
categories, with a diary on the back page showing what?s on each week
at a glance. Our website carries more details and more pictures of all
the
shows.
Keep an eye out for some special
promotions this season, offering you a chance to see some truly
satisfying, engaging and entertaining performances.
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Bath
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Theatre Royal
Sawclose, Bath. BA1 1ET - Telephone: 01225 448844
THEATRE ROYAL CLICK
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The Theatre Royal Bath is one
of the oldest working theatres in the country, right in the heart of
the Georgian City of Bath.
Now more than 200 years old, the beautiful Georgian Theatre
Royal offers a year-round programme of top-quality drama, opera,
comedy, dance and
frequent Sunday concerts. The Theatre Royal also houses the Egg Theatre
for
children, young people and their families and the Egg Cafe (open
throughout the day); the Ustinov Studio for middle-scale theatre comedy
and music; the Vaults Restaurant (for pre-show dining); and the
historic Garricks Head Pub.
The Theatre Royal's many festivals include
the Bath Shakespeare Festival (March 2008); Bath International Puppet
Festival (Easter 2007); the Peter Hall Company Season (Summer 2007) and
a Festival of Theatre for Children (October Half Term).
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Ustinov Studio
Monmouth Street
Bath, N.E. Somerset
BA1 1EY
Tel: +44 1225 448844
Fax: +44 1225 444080 |
Located behind the Theatre
Royal, the Ustinov specialises in progressive work from local,
student, and touring companies. Opened in the late nineties, the studio
is a very modern
and flexible space, and while the seats are comfortable, seats too far
back
can have you looking down on the performers' heads.
The performance schedule has something for everyone, hosting children's
workshops and puppet shows, chamber orchestras, and devised
entertainment
using every imaginable performance medium available. You are as likely
to
see new work as completely revamped adaptations of classic scripts and
stories.
The dress code is informal.
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- Bridgewater Arts Centre
11-13 Castle Street
Bridgwater
- Brewhouse Theatre,
- Taunton.
- 01823 283244BRIDGEWATER ARTS CENTRE CLICK
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Bridgwater Arts Centre is a community Arts
Centre, dedicated to creating opportunities for people to get involved
in the arts – by taking part as well as watching! In addition we aim to
develop and support the work of professional performing and visual
artists working in the region.
We present a high-quality, interesting and unusual selection of
professional arts - theatre, dance, music, visual arts and film, from
the West Country and around the World – and in addition offer all kinds
of classes and activities for adults as well as kids!
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Bristol
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Hippodrome Theatre
St Augustines Parade, Bristol. BS1 4UZ - Telephone: 0870 607 7500
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The Bristol Hippodrome, the
city’s very own West End theatre, opened its doors on the 16th December
1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally
agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.
It is a superb example
of the grand architecture of the late Victorian era and is one of the
masterpieces of design by Frank Matcham, the most eminent theatre
architect of his time.The theatre has
diversified over the years to encapsulate the full spectrum of live
theatrical entertainment. From top West End shows; Cats, Les
Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Blood Brothers
and Grease, to name more than a few, through to regular visits from the
best in Opera (WNO & Ellen Kent) and Ballet (ENB & Ballet
International), Comedy, Children’ Shows, Concerts and even the
Circus! They have all thrilled audiences over the years and
continue to do so today.
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Bristol
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Old Vic
Theatre/Theatre Royal/New Vic
King Street, Bristol. BS1 4ED - Telephone: 0117 987 7877
THE BRISTOL OLD VIC CLICK
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In 1766, over one hundred
philanthropic merchants, lawyers and politicians clubbed together to
open an illegal, back-street theatre, down an alley and through a
courtyard off King Street in the Bristol docks’ district. Some people
were appalled: they believed the theatre ran the “risk of ruining the
morals of our youth, impoverishing our tradesmen and artisans,
promoting the arts of intrigue and of seducing the innocent, reducing
many perhaps to bankruptcy, injuring the credit of others and diffusing
a habit of idleness, indolence, and debauchery throughout this once
industrious and virtuous city”. In 1778, King George III granted the
theatre a Royal Licence.
Thus the new theatre in Bristol’s King Street became one of a number of
Theatre
Royal, formally embraced by the establishment. Throughout the 19th
century,
the theatre enjoyed mixed fortunes. By the early 20th century, then
energy
of the city had moved away from the docks and up the hill to the
fashionable
residential areas.By the Second World War, the theatre was in decline.
However,
surviving the bombing of Bristol’s city centre, it was saved for the
nation
by a coalition of civic, corporate and citizen lobbyists. Then, in
1943,
the theatre became Britain’s first state-subsidised theatre. And in
1946
it gained its first resident company, an off-shoot of London’s Old Vic
Theatre
– hence a new name: Bristol Old Vic. In 1972 the theatre opened its
Studio
Theatre and additional front-of-house areas incorporating the
18th-century
guildhall, the Coopers’ Hall.
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Colston
Hall
Colston Street, Bristol. BS1 5AR - Telephone: 0117 922 3683
COLSTON HALL CLICK
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The people of Bristol have been
enjoying music at Colston Hall for almost 140 years. As part of our
redevelopment project we've begun research into the keypoints of the
four Colston Halls that have stood on Colston Street, as well as the
many
musical highlights experienced along the way.
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Bristol
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Desperatemen International
Street Theatre PACTS,
Epstein Buildings, Mivart Street,
Easton, Bristol, BS5 6JL U.K.
Telephone +44 ( 0) 117 939 3902
Mobile +44 0777 5911 620
DESPERATEMEN
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Desperate Men is an international
touring street theatre company based in Bristol, UK. (We can get
desperate, but we're not all men...)
Started in 1980 in Berlin, the company's performance history is
legendary and notable for never being formulaic or 'safe'. Whether on a
street, in a
theatre, in a school, in a bar or on a hillside, our purpose has always
been
clear: To produce original, accessible comic theatre. Feel free to
explore our website - there's stuff here illustrating all aspects of
our work - past, present and future.
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Bristol
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Forkbeard Fantasy P.O. Box 1241, Bristol BS99
2TG
FORKBEARD
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Forkbeard Fantasy is a theatre
and film
company who have been touring their shows, films, exhibitions and
special events since the mid-1970's. Their theatre shows combine comedy
with special effects, wild mechanical sets, outsize characters and
their unique trademark interactive mix of film, animation and cartoon
live on stage.
Their shows tour the length and
breadth of the U.K. and they have appeared at festivals as far afield
as Mexico, Columbia, Poland and Canada as well as all over Europe.
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Peepolykus
26 Eldon Terrace,
Windmill Hill,
Bristol BS3 4NZ
Phone/Fax: + 44 (0) 117 9539882
PEEPOLYKUS CLICK
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Peepolykus
(pronounced people-like-us) is one of the UK’s most exciting touring
theatre companies, creating comic theatre with proven national and
international appeal. Over the last nine years, it has exported its
particular brand of humour to over 100 towns and cities across four
continents and enjoyed sell-out runs at, amongst others, the Edinburgh
Festival, The Lyric Hammersmith, the London International Mime Festival
and the British Festival of Visual Theatre. During this period the
company has received three theatre awards and has
been regularly selected for the British Council’s showcase in
Edinburgh. An impressive track record of touring and its rapidly
expanding fan base are constant proof of the company’s popularity and
their unique ability to cross age, language and cultural boundaries.
International tours have included Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore,
India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Cyprus, Spain, Germany, Switzerland,
Belgium, Barbados, Ireland, Iran, Greece, South Korea, Finland and
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Redgrave Theatre
2 Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol. BS8
3LE - Telephone: 0117 3157600
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Not many schools can boast their
own purpose-built theatre. The Redgrave Theatre belongs to the
successful public school Clifton College. It was named after Old
Cliftonian Sir Michael Redgrave, who opened it in 1966. Naturally it
hosts school productions. But local amateur and professional
companies also make use of this attractive auditorium. The Bristol Old
Vic
Theatre School regularly performs here.
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Bristol
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St George’s Bristol has been a
concert hall for the past 30 years. Prior to that it had been a church.
The building re-opened in October 1999 with a new look and a new name –
St George's Bristol. The venue's programme of events continues to go
from strength to strength, known locally, nationally and
internationally for its artistic excellence and diversity in the genres
of jazz, classical, folk, world music and opera.
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Bristol
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Wickham
Theatre
Bristol University
Drama Dept. building, entrance along Cantocks Close, off Woodland Road
- two minutes from the top of Park Street.
Tel: 0117 987 7877
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As one of the best equipped Studio Theatres at British
University, the Wickham Theatre, named after Professor Glynne Wickham,
founder of the Department and of University Theatre Studies in this
country, is used for a wide range of activities.The exploration of live
performance is an important part of the way we approach the
understanding of theatre. Students in all years engage in performances
exploring forms and expressions in several theatrical traditions
including experimental contemporary practice.The Theatre is home to a
regular programme of visiting performers and companies working at the
forefront of live performance practice internationally.
The Theatre is also used extensively for research
projects in a range of forms and media. One example is its use for the
Reconstruction of a Jacobean Playhouse Developed by Professor Martin
White and Theatre Designer Jennie Norman from original drawings by the
celebrated Jacobean architect, Inigo Jones, a full-scale
reconstruction of a 17th century Jacobean indoor playhouse, lit by
candles, provides a venue for an ongoing research project, public
performances, a programme of teaching, and public lectures.
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Tobacco Factory Raleigh Road,
Southville
Bristol BS3 1TF
Tel: 0117 902 0345
Fax: 0117 902 0162
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Housed in a converted tobacco factory building, the theatre started its
new life in the late 1990s as a makeshift performance space for Show of
Strength on the first floor of the building. Stripped of its Imperial
Tobacco office conversion to reveal the original structure, the venue
attracted the attention of Andrew Hilton who had harboured an ambition
to stage Shakespeare in an original and
intimate manner. Architect George Ferguson, the owner and creator of
the Tobacco Factory, accepted his proposal and the result far exceeded
expectations with national critical acclaim
and full houses.
In 2001, Dan Danson was appointed as the Tobacco
Factory’s first Artistic Director, and with the help of the team has
been
busy transforming this makeshift 'do it yourself' space into a properly
serviced
theatre, in order to fulfill the organisation’s aim of bringing a
diverse,
year round programme of performing arts to Bristol audiences. The
acclaimed Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory,
presenting 2 plays each year from February – April
Tobacco Factory Productions, such as the much-loved Christmas shows
(Treasure Island, Jungle Book, The Secret Garden)
touring productions from some of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting
companies, including Spin Media, Gecko, Sound & Fury, Graeae and
ATC.
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Queen
Elizabeth's Hospital Theatre
Berkeley Place
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1JX
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QEH Theatre is an integral part of Bristol's
Bluecoat School, and the home of the Drama Department.It was completed
in 1990 at the
cost of £1.3 million and opened by HRH Princess Anne as part of
QEH's
quatercentenary celebrations. QEH
Theatre is a striking modern building, with a comfortable three-sided
auditorium
seating 220, creating an intimate and dynamic atmosphere. It provides a
quality
learning environment for the teaching of Drama and other performing
arts
such as Music and Dance.
Acclaimed for the diversity of
its programme, QEH has promoted exciting and innovative theatre, music,
dance, comedy and poetry, particularly accessible to a school audience.
There are regular productions from leading national and regional
touring theatre companies, as well as many interesting Bristol-based
groups.Shows range from the classics – Shakespeare, Ibsen, Marlowe,
Sophocles – to new plays. The emphasis is on
promoting theatre and the Arts amongst QEH students, so visiting
productions are relevant and profitable to their learning.The Theatre
has a large foyer with changing exhibitions, and a friendly bar.
Patrons can park in the 24-hour car park opposite the Theatre. QEH has
full facilities for disabled patrons, and strives to be as accessible
as possible for everyone. QEH Theatre is also
available as a conference facility.
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The Princess Hall
Princess Street
Burnham On Sea |
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The Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6HE
Tel: 01242 258002
Fax: 01242 258007
BACON THEATRE CLICK
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On the beautifully landscaped site of Dean
Close School, the magnificent but modern Bacon Theatre owes its name to
a previous Headmaster who fundraised tirelessly to afford to build what
was quite literally, his dream. Today, the dream continues with a
packed programme of public events throughout the year. Whether you're
looking for the best in professional touring
theatre, jazz, ballet, rock or celebrity speakers or a chance to
support local talent and charities in panto, musical or variety shows;
the Bacon
Theatre is just your cup tea!
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The Centaur, Cheltenham
Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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The Centaur at Cheltenham is the most
prestigious multi-purpose venue in Britain to be opened this
millennium. Whether you want
to stage a conference for 2,250, a dinner for 1,200 or a concert for
4,000,
The Centaur offers over 2,600m² of flexible space in the heart of
the
Cotswolds. And if that’s not enough, it is directly linked to the
Racecourse’s main Grandstand which incorporates twelve further function
rooms and sixty syndicate rooms. There’s also the small matter of
12,500 FREE parking spaces.
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Everyman Theatre
Regent Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1HQ
Tel: 01242 572 573
EVERYMAN THEATRE CLICK
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Our main auditorium is an architectural
masterpiece designed by Frank Matcham that has inspired generations of
performers. The common thread throughout the many years has always been
our relationship with
our audience - a relationship that we treasure.
Whether you visit the Everyman to see ballet, opera, drama, dance,
comedy, music events or our traditional family pantomime. Or if you
take part in one
of our many community projects, education workshops or youth theatre
productions. Or if you visit us to dine or drink in our café,
restaurant, internet café or wine bar. Or if you are simply here
to visit our website
and book your tickets. Whatever the reason we would like to warmly
welcome
you and hope you return many times
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The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham, Bath
Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7HG. tel:
01242 522852
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For 60 years, the people of Cheltenham
have enjoyed the notable facility of their own Theatre. A Theatre in
which talented amateurs from all walks of life can work together with a
single purpose;
the presentation of non-professional drama of exceptionally high
standards
to the theatre-going public.The
Playhouse is owned by
the Cheltenham Borough Council but the management of the building and
its
activities are undertaken entirely voluntarily. The Playhouse Theatre
Cheltenham,
which leases the building from the Council, has currently around 300
members
who are represented by an elected committee which administers the
facilities
of the building.
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Town Hall
Imperial Square
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Tel: 01242 227 979
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Cheltenham Town Hall, a beautiful
classical style
building built at the very beginning the 20th century, is one of our
principal
venues.
The building itself is owned and
operated by Cheltenham Borough Council and when not buzzing with the
Jazz, Science, Music and Literature festivals it forms the backdrop to
a host of other events.
To find out about other Cheltenham Town
Hall events and the Folk Festival, all run by Cheltenham Borough
Council, visit
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Sundial Theatre
Cirencester College
Stroud Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1XA
Tel: 01285 640 994
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The Sundial Theatre at Cirencester College
was opened in January 1998 as a professional and community venue. The
professional programme incorporates drama from top touring companies,
classical and folk music, lectures and celebrity evenings. Several
community groups perform here
regularly and the theatre area is used for Performing Arts teaching and
College
productions. The auditorium seats up to 275 depending
upon the style of the performance. All seats have excellent sightlines
and sell at the same price.
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Forest of Dean Theatre
Five Acres Campus, Coleford
Tel: 01594 833416
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Coleford, a small village on the edge
of the
Forest of Dean, has a surprisingly large theatre, the Forest Theatre
which seats 487 and is part of the Royal Forest of Dean College. It
presents a
mixed programme.
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Dartington Hall in Totnes presents a broad
programme in its two venues, the Barn Theatre (190) and Studio 1 (120).
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| Dursley |
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Prema
South Street,
Uley
Gloucestershire
GL11 5SS tel:01453 860703.
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Dursley, another small village (in the
Cotswolds), which has the 120-seater Prema Arts centre which aims to
"promote the best in contemporary and more experimental art
forms."Prema is a small, independent rural Arts Centre. Its programme
is the envy of many a larger, urban venue. Prema, situated in a former
Baptist Chapel has a unique, intimate atmosphere where you can
experience dynamic live events and a broad range of participatory arts
opportunities. It is a small, welcoming venue in which you can
experience and get involved with forward-looking, quality creativity.
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Exeter
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Northcott Theatre
Stocker Rd, Exeter, EX4 4QB Tel: 01392 493493
NORTHCOTT THEATRE CLICK
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The
Northcott Theatre is now closed for its first major redevelopment and
refurbishment in 40 years. As the builders get ready to move on site,
we’re already making plans for our opening season and feeling extremely
excited about the future of the Northcott. Details of the shows and
events that will be produced this year by the Northcott Theatre
Company, and by the Northcott Community and Young Companies, will be
available very soon on this website.
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Exeter
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St
Georges Hall
George St, Exeter, EX1 1BU Tel: 01392 665866
ST,GEORGES
HALL CLICK
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The business and entertainment venue in
the city
centre
- Multi-purpose venue in the centre of
Exeter
- 500 capacity main hall with proscenium
stage, more than 400 sq metres of totally flexible space
- Conference facilities for up to 500
delegates
- Two meeting rooms for mini conferences
with capacity for up to 40 delegates
- Large comfortable licensed bar
- Catering service tailor-made to your
requirements
- Event planning service
- Regular programme of entertainment
including concerts, dances and comedy
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Westpoint Arena and Exhibition Centre
Westpoint, Clyst St.Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DJ
Tel:01392 446000
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Westpoint Arena is readily adaptable for
large scale spectaculars such as ice shows, equestrian events, trade
shows and exhibitions.Torvill
& Dean, Holiday on Ice, Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show and WWF
(World
Wrestling Federation) have all been staged at Westpoint.
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Phoenix
Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3LS
Tel: 01392 667080
PHOENIX THEATRE CLICK
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In the heart of the city, Exeter
Phoenix presents
a unique and exciting contemporary programme of dance, theatre, live
art,
music, spoken word, film and visual art.
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Exeter
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we are located in the centre of Exeter on Barnfield Road, Southernhay,
the building was converted in 1972 from The Barnfield Hall which was
built
towards the end of the 19th century by Exeter Literary Society. The
theatre
is run by Barnfield Theatre Ltd (a charity) and is used as a venue for
Exeter
Little Theatre Company and other amateur and professional theatrical
companies. The Barnfield Theatre is now a non-smoking building.
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Falmouth
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Princess Pavilion, Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR
01326 311277
PRINCESS
PAVILION CLICK
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The year-round
entertainment centre in the centre of town - Top Names - Top Shows -
Great Times
Rock to
Reggae - Metal to Jazz Year-round
programme of music for all musical tastes plus
drama, variety, festivals & more
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Frome
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The
Memorial Theatre
Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset. Tel: 01373
462 795
MEMORIAL THEATRE CLICK
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The Frome Memorial Theatre was built in
1924 and dedicated to those who fell in the first World War. The money
to build the Theatre came, in the main, from donations from the
townspeople. Nowadays it forms part of a thriving
multi-purpose complex that also includes the Frome Assembly Rooms. It
is run by a group of volunteers under the authority of a board of
trustees, set up by the Town Council. It has recently changed its
name from MTC to FMT. The Assembly Rooms are available for
private hire and suitable for wedding receptions, birthday parties,
dinner dances, concerts, conferences etc
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Merlin Theatre
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2HG tel:
01373 465949
MERLIN THEATRE CLICK
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The Spring season is now well and truly
underway, but fear not, there is still lots to come. If you haven't
sampled anything from our new season yet then now's the time.
Don't miss the return of Merlin affiliated artist, Niki McCretton with
her brand new show Space
50, a theatrical journey to celebrate 50 yrs of Space Travel. We
want
to hear your space stories!
As part of the 50 year commemorations, The Merlin Theatre are asking
for people to send in their memories of significant moments of man’s
journey into
space. Where were you the day man landed on the moon? Did Neil
Armstrong inspire
you to become an astronaut? Whatever the story, we want to hear from
you.
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Gloucester Guildhall
Eastgate Street, Gloucester
Tel: 01452 503050
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Opened in 1988 in the old Guildhall when
the City Council moved to a converted warehouse in the Docks. The
Victorian civic ballroom with its sprung floor became a performance
space, the council chamber was converted into a cinema and people now
come to learn samba drumming, belly
dancing and middle eastern singing in the mayor's old parlour.
The
International Blues Festival and the Cajun Festival started here, the
Banana Club showcased young indie bands. EMF made their first video,
Adventures in Motion Pictures dance company ran legendary residencies.
Radiohead, Supergrass, Catatonia, Muse, Ian Brown, Primal Scream and
Ash called in on their way to superstardom. Sean Hughes, Jo Brand and
Jeremy Hardy have stood up on comedy nights.The Guildhall's policy
is to "showcase the best in challenging small-scale theatre and dance"
and is involved in some co-production. It seats 150.
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Kings Theatre
Kings Barton St, Gloucester Tel: 01452 300130
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In 1987 a group of local enthusiasts saw the potential
of the old Olympus site and a new company was formed, Kingsbarton
Theatre Limited. A lease was arranged with the city council, monies
raised for refurbishment and an intense period of work took place.
The new theatre was opened on Saturday 19 September
1987 by the Mayor and Mayoress of Gloucester, Councillor Andrew
Gravells and Mrs Anne Williams. A combined society production of
Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker set the theatrical ball
rolling again in Kingsbarton Street.
The
King's 144 seats and for 36 weeks of the year it features amateur
productions, being available for hire at other times.
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New Olympus Theatre
Barton Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 4EU
Tel: 01452 505 089
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The New Olympus Theatre was originally
known as Palmers Picturedrome It was opened as a cinema on Monday the
15th January 1923. The cinema was built by Mr E.C.G Palmer of Palmer's
Bakeries, with seating
for 700 people. On the opening day a film called 'Fascination' starring
Mae Murry was screened. The programme on that day included
'Pathe Gazette' and a full orchestra, which played at every performance.In 1984
Gloucester Operatic
and Dramatic Society (G.O.D.S) took it over and made it into the
theatre
it is today. They purchased it for approximately £100,000. The
first
play performed in the new Theatre was "Fiddler on the Roof" on
the 17th March 1986. In January 2001, the Theatre installed
cinema
equipment and once more became a leading venue in Gloucester for cinema
and
live Theatre.
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Rain or Shine Theatre Company
25
Paddock Gardens Longlevens
GLOUCESTER
Tel / Fax +44 (0)1452
521575 Mobile +44 (0) 7774
852644
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Rain or Shine is a Gloucester based
professional theatre company which specialises in outdoor summer tours
of classical theatre to castles, stately homes and gardens throughout
the U.K. We have performed classic comedy productions of works by
Shakespeare, Sheridan, Goldsmith and Vanbrugh to tens of thousands of
happy theatregoers since we were formed in
1998.
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Ilminster Warehouse
Brewery Lane, Ilminster Somerset TA19
9ADTel01460 249304
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Welcome to the Warehouse Theatre,
Ilminster!
In 2007 Ilminster Entertainment Society
celebrates its 60th Anniversary alongside the 20th Anniversary of The
Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster. To kick off the celebrations we held
our annual open day at the Theatre on 27th January 2007.Other events planned
for this special year include exciting members nights, Party in the
Park on 23rd June and Murder at The Warehouse on 28th December.
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Landmark Theatre
Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon. EX34 9B2 - Telephone:
01271 867707
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North Devon's leading holiday resort,
has a new £4.5 million arts and entertainment complex that has
replaced the now demolished Victoria Pavilion theatre and is part of
North Devon District Council's regeneration programme for the
town.Known as The Landmark, the building's
unusual conical design has not only found wide support among the
architectural
community but won the financial backing of the National Lottery Arts
Fund,
the Rural Development Commission and the European Regional Development
Fund.
The District Council contributed £500,000 and Ilfracombe Town
Council
£120,000.
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The Regal Theatre
10-16 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24
5AY Tel. 01643 706430
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The Regal Theatre stands in the centre
of Minehead, and is loved by the people of West Somerset for its wide
ranging programme of professional and community entertainment that
includes drama, comedy, dance, music and performance of all kinds.
The theatre bar is open during
intervals and
before each performance. It is an ideal place to meet friends and enjoy
refreshments
or to relax on the balcony overlooking the town centre.The MATA Regal
Theatre
Company Ltd runs the theatre with the help of an army of volunteers all
of
whom work hard to make you feel welcome and to ensure that you enjoy a
splendid
night out.
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Paignton
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Welcome to The Palace Theatre... the
true community theatre for Torbay, in the heart of Paignton.The Palace Theatre has
just gone under a major refurbishment and is is looking fantastic. We
are re-opening on 10th April 2007 and kicking off with the SW of
England Festival which starts
on 12th April. For show information please keep an eye on this website,
or
call the Box Office on 01803 665800.
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Plymouth
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Atheneum
Derrys Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SW Tel: 01752 266079
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The Plymouth Athenaeum has changed
considerably since it was started by Henry Woolcombe in 1812 who met
with a small group of friends to discuss and disseminate the upsurge of
knowledge in science and technology. To put time in perspective,
this was just before the Battle of Waterloo, when travel was on foot,
horseback or by sea. George III was on the throne and there was
no gas lighting let alone electric power!
Today the Athenaeum is still a Cultural
Society but it has widened its horizons in order to satisfy the
requirements of its members who have more leisure time and wide ranging
interests. The "new"
building (the original premises were destroyed in the Blitz of
1941)
was opened in 1961 and is conveniently close to the City Centre.
The
Society is a registered non-profit making charity and is financially
self supporting
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Plymouth
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Barbican
Theatre
Castle St, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2NJ Tel: 01752 267131
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The Barbican Theatre is a friendly and informal place where you can
take a fresh look at the arts, get involved in cutting edge work and
try something new... We are busy working on several new arts projects
this Spring including the creation of a new dance piece about the use
and abuse of Oceans and a drama simulation aimed at secondary school
students which puts racial intolerance and discrimination under the
microscope.
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Plymouth
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Plymouth
Pavilions
Millbay Rd, Plymouth PL1 3LF Tel: 01752 229922
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Plymouth Pavilions with its large
auditorium which can hold thousands for the top name pop concerts, or
the Symphony Orchestra. There is also a stage for the ballet, a
swimming pool and an ice skating rink.
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Plymouth
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Theatre
Royal Plymouth
Royal Parade, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2TR Tel: 01752
267222
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Opened in 1982, the Theatre Royal is
the most
important theatre in the South West. It draws an audience from all over
the
region and is one of the most successful theatres in the country.
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Strode Theatre
Church Road
Street BA16 0AB
tel:
01458 442846
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Strode Theatre, mid Somerset's venue
for live
performances and film, is an integral part of Strode College.
Built in 1963 and extended in 1998, it has 393 seats and offers
opportunities
for students to rehearse and perform and also to watch professional
performances and films from all around the world.
The Theatre is a busy place and is often
at its
liveliest when the rest of the College is quiet. Evenings,
weekends and holidays are all times when the local community most
appreciate the busy and varied programmes.
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Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Parliament Street, Stroud,
GL5 1LW tel: 01453 760960
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We are now closed for our major refit and
will re-open in October with '12 Angry Men'
The Cotswold Playhouse is Stroud's
unique theatre venue. It is the home of the Cotswold Players, the
area's primary amateur theatre company. The theatre is also available
for hire.
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Subscription Rooms, Stroud
The Subscription Rooms,
George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE
tel: 01453 01453 760900
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The Subscription Rooms is a handsome late
Regency building in the heart of Stroud and hosts year-round arts and
entertainment, exhibitions, markets and meetings.
Built in 1833 by public subscription,
the venue still plays an important part in community events. It is now
owned and
managed by Stroud District Council.
Visit the Subscription
Room Events to see what's on in the coming months.
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Taunton
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More of a Sports &
Leisure Centre but puts on various shows
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Taunton
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Brewhouse
Theatre & Arts Centre
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Tel: 01823
283 244
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The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre,
Taunton first
opened its doors in 1977 and provides a full and varied live programme
catering for all ages including a wide range of touring music,
drama, children's theatre, dance, opera, ballet and comedy.
Today the theatre's aim is to be
the cultural centre of Taunton, presenting live performance and art
exhibitions of the highest quality to its audiences
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The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
School Road, Monkton Heathfield,
Taunton, TA2 8PD
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The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
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