Century Theatre
ENTRY
from £18
WHERE
Coalville
What it’s like
A proper theatre stage for pantomimes and family shows, set in Snibston Colliery Park with free parking outside the door.
This is a real theatre doing panto the old-fashioned way, plus family shows like The Upbeat Beatles and a youth theatre for the older kids. Goldilocks and the Three Bears runs as a proper hour of performance, a 20-minute interval for the loo queue and an ice cream, then another 50 minutes to finish it off. That's a decent length for a family panto, long enough to feel like an event without losing a restless six-year-old halfway through.
Tickets are £18 across the board for Goldilocks, adult or child, which is straightforward if not cheap for a family of four. The Upbeat Beatles is £24 a head. There's no messing about with cash here either, it's card or mobile payment only, so don't turn up with a fiver expecting to buy a programme.
Doors open 45 minutes before the show, which is worth using if you've got kids who need time to settle before the lights go down. Parking's free and there's plenty of it around Snibston Colliery Park, with disabled spaces and electric charging points if you need them. Book carefully though, because tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so a change of plan on the day means you've lost the money.
If you've got an eight-year-old who fancies more than watching, Century Youth Theatre runs weekly in term time for ages 8 and up. Groups of ten or more get a 10% discount, handy if you're organising a school trip or a big birthday outing.
What’s on here
- FRI9
The Upbeat Beatles
19:30 · from £24
- SAT10
An Evening with Hannah Brine
19:30 · from £20
- SAT17
October Century Theatre Heritage Tour
15:00 · from £4
- SAT24
The D-Day Juniors: Back Home
16:00 · from £13
- FRI6
Festival of Remembrance
19:30 · from £10
- SAT14
Bye Bye Baby
19:30 · from £25
- SUN15
November Century Theatre Heritage Tour
15:00 · from £4
- FRI27
Coalville Comedy Club
20:00
- SAT5
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Adults Only Performance
20:00 · 7 more dates
- SAT19
Singing for the Soul Showcase
14:00
- SUN20
The D-Day Darlings: A Christmas to Remember
14:30
- SAT30
Titanic Tales
19:30
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Online or by phone/in person. Doors open 45 minutes before show start
- Parking
- Ample free parking throughout Snibston Colliery Park
- How long to allow
- 1 hour performance followed by 20 minutes interval, then 50 minutes (shown for Goldilocks pantomime)
- Getting there by bus or train
- Local bus routes with stops directly outside Snibston Colliery Park entrance
- Worth knowing
- 10% discount for group bookings of 10 or more people
- It's cashless only, so leave the coins at home and bring a card or phone
- Tickets can't be refunded or swapped, so double check dates before you book
- In-person Box Office hours are short, just 10am to 12pm weekdays
- Doors open 45 minutes before curtain up, useful if little ones need settling time
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is £18 across adult, child and wheelchair space tickets. The Upbeat Beatles is £24. Groups of 10 or more get a 10% discount.
Can we pay with cash?
No, it's cashless throughout, so bring a debit or credit card or a phone set up to pay.
How long does a show last?
For Goldilocks it's an hour of performance, a 20-minute interval, then another 50 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the start.
Do we need to book in advance?
You can book online, by phone or in person, but tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once bought, so it's worth being sure of your dates first.
Is there parking?
Free parking throughout Snibston Colliery Park, with disabled spaces and six electric car charging ports.
Can we get there by bus?
There are bus stops right outside the Snibston Colliery Park entrance. Coalville's main bus stop at Memorial Square is a 10-minute walk away.
Is there anything for older kids to join?
Century Youth Theatre runs weekly sessions in term time for ages 8 and up.
Are there accessible performances?
Some shows have BSL-interpreted performances. You'd need to contact the Box Office by email to check which ones and book that in.
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