If you’re looking for Coventry theatre shows, look no further than Coventry Coombe Abbey Hotel. Founded in 1150 AD as the Abbey of Cumbe, Coombe Abbey Hotel enjoys a rich and fascinating history, with ties to royalty and the Gunpowder Plot. With 121 rooms and wedding, conference and banqueting facilities, you can stay with us for a relaxing weekend away or celebrate the most special of occasions. The hotel also features a standalone marquee, offering a versatile and spacious setting ideal for events, live music, and live entertainment. With a maximum capacity of 500 guests, it provides an impressive venue for hosting theatre shows Coventry audiences can enjoy in a unique and historic environment.
Venue Highlights
Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland, Our Coombe Abbey Hotel grounds include beautiful landscaped gardens and acres of parkland
It’s connected to the Gunpowder plot. The Gunpowder Plot involved Guy Fawkes planning to kidnap Princess Elizabeth who was staying at Coombe Abbey Hotel
Royality once lived there. Coombe Abbey Hotel has a rich and interesting history with many regal guests including Queen Elizabeth I
Keep your eyes peeled on the events page on the Coombe Abbey Hotel website to see when CN Live Productions will be bringing their West End acts to this historic venue in Coventry.
]]>Address: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB
Accessibility: Because the building is historic with parts dating back centuries, not all areas may be fully step free, however the hotel does offer wheelchair accessible facilities.
Box Office: Go to www.coombeabbey.com and head to there events page.
The Royal Spa Centre is a receiving house theatre with 667 seats, and a Studio Cinema with 188 seats. The Studio Cinema functions as a smaller performance space and an independent cinema that runs in house. Our Box Office is located at Leamington’s Visitor Information desk in the Royal Pump Rooms and at Warwick Visitor Centre.
The auditorium is the biggest space and functions as a professional theatre, with one of the largest capacities in the area at 667 seats, and backstage, we can fit up to 150 cast and crew, supporting a wide range of productions featured in our Leamington Spa theatre shows throughout the year.
]]>Address: Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4HN
Accessibility: There is step free access to the main entrance with double doors that open automatically.
Parking: Venue has its own parking.
Box Office: You may purchase tickets during our normal opening hours in person by visiting our Box Office which is located at the Visitor Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA. Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am-3pm. Or by calling 01926 334 418
Made up of 3 different locations in Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen, the Borough Halls are all within easy reach from Birmingham and Wolverhampton as well as many other destinations in the midlands.
This attractive venue, formerly known as Dudley Concert Hall, is situated in the heart of Dudley and bears the magnificent castle as a backdrop, making it the perfect venue for Dudley theatre shows.
It’s the largest venue in the Borough and provides an extremely flexible space that lends itself perfectly to concerts, dances, fashion shows, product launches and exhibitions. As a full scale entertainment venue it has all the facilities you would expect for audiences and performers with a capacity of 980 – 1008 seats.
Possessing a wealth of history, this special Hall has seen many famous faces pass through its doors. Ideally situated minutes from the town centre, it is renowned for its superb acoustics.
Address: Dudley Town Hall, St Jame’s Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HP
Accessibility: The main entrance is accessed via a total of 8 steps. The step height is ‘easy going’ and the treads are ‘suitable’. Wheelchair users and customers with limited mobility can access the Town Hall via the accessible entrance, which is situated to the right of the main entrance on St James’s Road.
This beautiful hall offers all the modern comforts you would expect, surrounded by many attractive Victorian features.
Perfect for Stourbridge theatre events, this venue is situated in the centre of Stourbridge with both a mainline train station and bus station within walking distance, this venue is both accessible and attractive to many people. Ideal for shows, concerts, exhibitions, meetings, discos, dances and wedding receptions. Maximum capacity 425 seats.
Address: Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, Crown Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1NE
Accessibility: The main Town Hall entrance is located in the Crown Centre. The entrance is level.
Situated in the busy town centre Halesowen Town Hall – formerly known as Cornbow Hall – provides a well-equipped function room and bar area.
Adjacent to a multi-storey car park and with direct access to the Hall for people with limited mobility, this venue provides ease of access for everyone.
The spacious Main Hall comprises a good-sized stage and dressing rooms, while the Green Room offers a more intimate space. A pleasant bar and foyer area service both rooms, making the venue an ideal location for theatre shows, concerts, social events, meetings, exhibitions, wedding receptions, dances, and discos. maximum capacity 384 seats.
Address: Halesowen Town Hall, Hagley Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3AT
Accessibility: From Hagley Street, level access is available to Halesowen Town Hall’s main entrance lobby. A staircase leads from the lobby to the Main Hall, located on the first floor. The staircase, which has 23 steps, is divided by two intermediate landings. The step height is ‘steep’ and the treads are ‘suitable’. Colour contrasting handrails are available on both sides of the staircase. The stair nosings contrast in colour.
A secondary access to the Main Hall, suitable for wheelchair users, is available via a passenger lift in the Pool Road multi-storey car park, located to the rear of the main entrance. Exit the lift on Level 1. The passenger lift is suitable for 2 passengers. Low level tactile controls are provided. The lift has audible and visual floor announcements.
Also for people using the Pool Road multi-storey car park, parking on Level 1 gives level pedestrian access to the secondary Halesowen Town Hall entrance.
Box Office for all 3 venues: Opening Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am – 5pm. Call Box Office on 01384 812812
]]>The Albany Theatre, Coventry, is a multi-purpose arts centre and registered charity in the Earlsdon area of Coventry. It was originally built in 1935 as a lecture hall for Coventry Technical College.
The building survived the Coventry Blitz and later became a community-led theatre. Today, it is known for its striking Art Deco architecture and varied programme of events.
Venue Highlights
Recent Upgrades: A £3 million redevelopment, completed in October 2024, added a new foyer, bar and café. The project also introduced improved accessibility features throughout the venue.
Performance Spaces: The theatre has a 620-seat main auditorium with a proscenium arch. It also includes two new studio theatres and two flexible community spaces for performances, workshops, and events.
The Albany Theatre Shows: The Albany Theatre hosts a wide range of productions throughout the year. These include touring drama, live music, tribute acts, original artists, comedy, ballet, and family shows, including its annual in-house pantomime.
Practical Information
Accessibility: Most of the theatre is step-free and includes wheelchair-accessible seating and a Changing Places toilet. Please note that the balcony can only be reached by stairs.
Address: Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6JQ.
Box Office: The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 10:30am to 1:30pm, and for one hour before performances. Contact via 024 7699 8964.
Parking: A multi-storey car park is located around 100 metres from the theatre. There are also a limited number of pay-and-display spaces directly outside the building, shared with the Premier Inn.
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