Front Room
WHERE
Weston-super-Mare
What it’s like
Small theatre putting on family shows and interactive performances, including music sessions for the under-6s crowd.
This is a proper little theatre doing proper theatre things for kids, not soft play with a stage bolted on. Shows like Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals lean into the interactive side, so expect your child to be part of the action rather than just watching it. There's also a Playtime version of Ratty's Birthday pitched at under-6s, and Rock the Tots music sessions if you've got a toddler who needs somewhere to shake a maraca that isn't your living room.
The ticketing is pay-what-you-decide, with a minimum price and a recommended one. That's a nice idea and it means you're not priced out if things are tight, though it does put you on the spot a bit when you're stood at the counter deciding what your afternoon is worth. Refreshments are on site, so you're not having to smuggle snacks in under a coat.
Access is properly sorted: step-free throughout, wheelchair-friendly seating, accessible toilets. Assistance dogs are welcome too. It's a seven minute walk from the train station and the central bus station, so if you're coming from Bristol or further afield you're not relying on a car.
Parking is the one bit that needs a plan. There's the Carlton Street NCP and Walliscote Place car parks nearby, or free on-street parking about ten minutes' walk away if you fancy the stroll and don't mind the extra faff with a buggy.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Pay-what-you-decide ticketing system with minimum price and recommended price
- Parking
- At nearby Carlton Street NCP and Walliscote Place
- Food
- Refreshments available on site
- Wheelchairs
- Fully wheelchair accessible with step-free access and wheelchair accessible toilets
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Getting there by bus or train
- 7 minute walk from Weston-super-Mare train station and central bus station with direct links from Bristol, London and the South West
- Pay-what-you-decide ticketing means the price isn't fixed, so decide your budget before you get to the counter
- Assistance dogs are welcome inside
- Gift vouchers are available if you contact the venue directly
- It's a seven minute walk from the train and bus station, handy if you're not driving
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
It runs on a pay-what-you-decide system, so there's a minimum price and a recommended one. Paying above the recommended amount goes towards keeping theatre accessible for everyone.
Do we need to book ahead?
You can book tickets or just turn up and buy on the door.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
There's a Playtime version of Ratty's Birthday aimed at under-6s, plus Rock the Tots music sessions, so there's stuff pitched at the smaller ones specifically.
Is there parking nearby?
Carlton Street NCP and Walliscote Place car parks are close by, and there's free on-street parking about a ten minute walk away.
Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs?
Fully step-free with wheelchair-friendly seating and accessible toilets. Worth contacting them directly if you've got specific requirements.
Can we get food there?
Refreshments are available on site.
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