The Theatre Royal, 32 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS

Details

Accessibility

https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/whats-on/accessible-performances/

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_Royal,_Windsor

"The Theatre Royal is an Edwardian theatre on Thames Street in Windsor in Berkshire. The present building is the second theatre to stand on this site and opened on 13 December 1910. Built for Sir William Shipley and Captain Reginald Shipley, it was a replacement for their previous theatre which was built in 1815 and had burnt down in 1908. The present theatre was designed by Frank Verity, the son of the theatre architect Thomas Verity. The building is Grade II listed[1] and is the only unsubsidised producing theatre to operate all year round in the United Kingdom.[2] 

The arrival of talking pictures affected theatre attendance numbers severely and in about 1929 Jack Gladwin converted the Theatre Royal into a cinema. In 1930 John Counsell served as an apprentice at the Theatre Royal when it reopened as a theatre. In 1933 he took over managing the theatre; the venture lasted only a few months before it went bankrupt, but the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended one of the last performances, coming from nearby Windsor Castle.[4]: 74  Counsell re-opened the theatre in 1938[5] and was able to establish a viable company that ran without government subsidies.[4]: 74, 115  He and his actress wife Mary Kerridge ran the theatre until his retirement in 1986, the year before his death.[3][6]

In 1965 the theatre received a major refurbishment and redecoration at a cost in excess of £75,000 undertaken by Carl Toms with the assistance of Sir Anthony Denny, who had been a member of Frank Verity's company, the original architect of the theatre in 1910. Under the management of John Counsell the theatre ran a weekly repertory schedule, changing to fortnightly in the late 1950s and with three-week productions becoming more prevalent in 1963-64. Today the theatre is usually a venue for touring productions, but in addition it produces summer repertory seasons that usually run for about three weeks. The theatre also features an annual pantomime performed in traditional style.[1][3]

The Theatre Royal in Windsor is a Grade II listed building and since 1997 has been managed by Bill Kenwright, who performed at the theatre as a young actor in the 1960s and 1970s under John Counsell. Under Kenwright's management the repertoire is wide, ranging from the classics and traditional pantomimes to first productions of new work. Many productions which first appear at the Theatre Royal subsequently transfer to the West End or go on national tour.[1][2][3]"

Address

The Theatre Royal,  32 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS 

Email

boxofficesales@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

Phone

01753 853 888 Box Office Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 7.30pm, Sun Closed

Website

https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/

Directions

https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/visitor-information/getting-here/

"Windsor Theatre Royal is 25 miles West of London with Heathrow Airport just 15 minutes away. The Royal Borough is easily accessible via the M3, M4, M25 and M40, and we’re well served by public transport.

We’re in the centre of Windsor, across from the walls of Windsor Castle.

By Car

Please note there is no customer parking at Theatre Royal Windsor, but there are many public car parks within a few minutes’ walk of the theatre, many of which are council-run and use RingGo for ease of payment.

There are also a selection of nearby private car parks.

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If you’re taking a taxi to/from the theatre, our street address/postcode is: 32 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS "

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/visitor-information/getting-here/

"By Train

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Amenities

https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/visitor-information/

"Our bars are open from one hour before a performance until the end of the interval, stocking a wide range of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, as well as a selection of crisps, nuts and sweets available for purchase. Food and drink purchased externally is not allowed in our Theatre (except water) and we do not allow glass containers to be brought on to the premises."

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https://theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/whats-on/seating-plan/

"The Theatre is on two levels. The Front and Royal Stalls are on the lower level with the Circle above. Choose your seats when you book your show tickets.

All of our Boxes have a restricted view. Please contact our Box Office on 01753 853888 for more information and to book."