With a host of venues offering the best touring West End shows, live comedy and independent productions, you’re guaranteed a great theatre break in Staffordshire.
As the first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe, the intimate New Vic Theatre gives an unusual perspective and puts you so close to the action you can almost touch the performers.
As well as live music, ballet, poetry and top comedians, the New Vic is famed for critically-acclaimed adaptations of classic stories – particularly at Christmas – and community productions.
Lichfield Garrick Theatre celebrates the life of David Garrick, the ground-breaking 18th Century actor who grew up in the city, through performance with a host of stunning spaces for all kinds of productions.
From comedy to dance, tribute nights to ballet, there’s something for everyone, with regular children’s theatre performances offering plenty of family fun.
If you fancy a laugh with the country’s top stand-ups, or taking in an award-winning youth production or National Theatre show, look no further than Stafford Gatehouse Theatre.
Based in the heart of the county town, the Gatehouse is home to festive fun with the annual rock ‘n’ roll panto, and produces the spectacular Stafford Festival Shakespeare in the grounds of Stafford Castle.
Hit Broadway shows, open mic nights, and hilarious comedians are part of the mix at Burton’s Brewhouse Arts Centre, while West End musicals, opera and dance are always on the bill at the beautifully-restored Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent.
In Cannock, the Prince of Wales Centre provides a wide range of shows, concerts and events for all ages, and in Stoke, the Repertory Theatre presents six plays a year and a host of works from amateur dramatics companies.
And there is unconventional, eccentric theatre to enjoy every year with Appetite Stoke’s programme, packed with first-class street performances and spectacular outdoor shows in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent.