Royal Spa Centre

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The Royal Spa Centre is a theatre in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. The centre was officially opened on 15th June 1972 by Anthony Eden, one time MP for Leamington and Warwick and Prime Minister of the UK. It has two halls, the first of which is a traditional theatre which can hold 800 people. The second is a cinema which hold 200 which can show films or used as a theatre. This cinema shows films that have ended their run elsewhere but may still be popular and entry is slightly cheaper than at most other cinemas. Other facilities include two bars licensed to sell alcohol, a coffee bar and several smaller rooms for group bookings.

As well as hosting productions by local theatre, music and arts groups (the local Gang Show being popular) the centre also welcomes national and even international acts. Concerts, dance, ice shows, wrestling, snooker, variety shows, cinema and ballet can all be accommodated. The National Blood Service hold drop in donation sessions and their are numerous fairs and exhibitions held there too. Some of the most famous people to have performed at the venue are Bob Dylan, Ken Dodd and Ray Mears.

Friends of The Royal Spa Centre is a group for those who love the theatre and the Spa Centre inparticular. There is an annual subscription but members get perks such as priority bookings, ticket discounts and meet and greet sessions with performers.