The Unicorn Theatre is the UK’s leading theatre for audiences aged 2-21, serving over 50,000 children, young people and families every year through its professional performances, participation and other events. Founded in 1947 by Caryl Jenner, t...
His Majesty's Theatre was originally opened in 1906. To mark its centenary it underwent a 7.8 million refurbishment, adding a restaurant and cafe and improving bar, toilet and behind-the-scene facilities to ensure the theatre continues to attract aw...
Since 1822, the Music Hall has been at the heart of concert and community life in the North-east of Scotland. The magnificent building is a proud reminder of Aberdeen's most famous architect Archibald Simpson, and its main hall is praised throughout...
Originally opened in 1992, The Lemon Tree has been at the centre of the arts in Scotland ever since. Hosting a diverse programme of events, the venue puts on both established, world-renowned musicians and those developing their talents. It als...
Award winning, action packed historical Vikingar! where you can meet real live Vikings and hear about their exploits, adventures and battles in Scotland. Visit Vikingar! located in the beautiful coastal resort of Largs in Ayrshire, and be e...
Corn Exchange Today The Bedford Corn Exchange is a multi-purpose venue holding over 800 events per year. These include concerts, comedians, singers, council meetings and corporate events. Performers at the venue for the Autumn 2011 season...
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre Trust is a friendly society that operates out of its very own 200-seat theatre on the banks of the River Ouse and has just celebrated 30 years of shows at the Mill. The venue is converted from an old water flour mill. They...
The Theatre Royal is a rare and outstanding example of a late-Georgian playhouse. Built in 1819, the Theatre is one of the most outstanding examples anywhere in Europe of a surviving 19th-century playhouse....
In the Iron Age, the region in which Silchester is located was part of the tribal territory of the Atrebates. During the Roman period their tribal centre became known as Calleva Atrebatum, growing into a substantial settlement of over 400,000 square ...
The Richborough Roman Amphitheatre is evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. Explore...
Situated outside the Roman town of Corinium (Modern Cirencester) lie the remains of one of the largest amphitheatres known from Roman Britain. The amphitheatre was constructed in the first half of the 2nd century AD on the site of an existing Roman q...
Chester Roman Amphitheatre is the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester). Excavations by English Heritage and Chester City Council in 2004-5 re...
Floral Pavilion Theatre has seen acts from the likes of the Lord of the Dance to Ken Dodd and his Diddy Men through to Elkie Brooks and the annual traditional family pantomime - the Floral Pavilion Theatre is the place for entertainment! Floral P...
You'll be able to watch the ancient craft of free blown in a dramatic working environment. Learn about the history of glass and take home beautiful pieces hand crafted on site. Display of new and antique windows and vessels. not to miss! We have two...
The Harlequin Puppet Theatre, Britain's first permanent puppet theatre, opened on July 7th 1958 in Colwyn Bay in Rhos on Sea. The innovative building won a gold medal for its architect and gained a Civic Trust Award. It was built by Eric Bramall, an...
The Operating Theatre (operating or emergency room) is found in the roof space of an English Baroque Church. At first glance this placement seems bizarre. But it makes more sense when it is realised that the wards of the South Wing of St. Thomas's Ho...
The Watermill Theatre is in Newbury, Berkshire. "This small and idyllic venue is one of Britain's major theatrical players." Daily Telegraph The Watermill Theatre produces quality work that attracts high calibre artists and creative teams earning it ...
The V&A Theatre Collections hold the British national collection of material relating to the performing arts. From March 2009 new galleries will show the process of performance from the initial idea through to the opening night. Research facilities, ...
The amphitheatre was first discovered in 1988 when short stretches of Roman wall were observed at the bottom of four archaeological investigation trenches. The findings were instantly famous and the site became a protected monument. The City of Londo...
The Rose is London's most historic theatre, the first Elizabethan Theatre on Bankside and home to many of Shakespeare's and Marlowe's first productions. Plans are in place to complete the excavation and open it to the public permanently....
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is a one off. Built around 140AD it is the only instance of its kind in Britain, being just a theatre with a stage rather than an Amphitheatre.
The arena would have been used for various things from dancing to reli...
St Albans Organ Theatre has live, continuous musical performance of the various instruments, given with a descriptive commentary. Please check there website for Opening times. Visitors are welcome to attend at any time during the performance. ...
Worden Arts and Craft Centre is surrounded by 157 acres of parkland and is ideal for a family day out. Opened in 1984, the Centre occupies the remaining buildings of Worden Hall, home of the Farington family until 1947. The Centre houses a fully-equi...
Set in the beautiful countryside in the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Little Easton Manor is the home to The Barn Theatre and The Turkey Barn. The historic barn is one of the finest and oldest Tithe Barns in the country with magnificent oak timb...
The Mercury Theatre is a highly respected regional theatre and home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classics and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community. It is a venue for t...