Waterside Theatre

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The Waterside Theatre is an independent theatre/arts venue in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Contents 1 History 2 Theatre 3 Other functions 4 Waterside Bar 5 External links

[edit] History

The theatre has been part of the town for many years, once housing the town's first cinema. The building was also home to visitor attraction, The World of Shakespeare. After the closure of TWoS, the Waterside Theatre lay empty for approximately ten years before re-opening in December 2004.

The theatre now operates as a theatre and the Shakespearience visitor attraction that takes place in the theatre during the daytime.

[edit] Theatre

The theatre itself is styled like an Elizabethan-style playhouse, authentically timbered- not dissimilar to The Globe Theatre in London.

Famous faces to have graced the stage in the past include: Judi Dench, Robin Ince, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Alistair McGowan, Simon Callow and ex-Radio 1 DJ Normski.

[edit] Other functions

Late at night the theatre transforms to host a variety of club nights, including a regular Saturday night club night 'Cinnamon', amongst others.

[edit] Waterside Bar

The Waterside Bar, on the second floor, is a late night drinking hole open seven days/nights each week.

[edit] External links

• Waterside Theatre