Partington Theatre

What it’s like

Pantomime, cinema screenings and youth drama classes on one stage, with tickets from £6.

This is a proper local stage rather than a big commercial theatre, and that's part of the appeal. Kids can watch a full pantomime production, sit in on a cinema screening, or if they fancy having a go themselves, join the youth drama classes. There's even the odd special show thrown in, like a dinosaur meet-and-greet, which is the sort of thing that'll get a six-year-old talking for days.

At £8 for a production performance and £6 for a cinema screening, it doesn't feel like a big outlay for an afternoon or evening out. The youth drama classes are £8.50 a session if your child wants to keep going back rather than just watch. Given the age listed starts at 6, it's clearly pitched at kids who can sit through a show rather than toddlers who'll want to wander.

If you're thinking about a birthday party, the theatre space itself is available to hire, seating up to 120, so it's got room for a proper crowd rather than just close family. That's a nice option if your child's into performing and wants their party somewhere a bit different from the usual soft play.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

6 and up, once they can sit through a full show

Parties

Theatre space available for private functions and parties, 120-seat capacity

• Youth drama classes are a separate ticket to the shows, at £8.50 a session
• Special events like the dinosaur meet-and-greet pop up alongside the regular programme
• The party space seats up to 120, so it suits a bigger celebration

Plan your visit

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