Studio Theatre

What it’s like

Stage plays and thrillers with a 14+ guidance on some shows, so this one's for older teens and adults rather than little ones.

This is a proper stage theatre doing plays and adaptations, with mystery and thriller productions among them. Some shows carry an age guidance of 14 and up, and they warn there's flashing lights and loud sound effects used, so it's not the venue you pick for a family matinee with younger kids in tow.

Tickets are £15 for adults and £8 under 16, with an early bird rate of £13 that only runs for a limited time. If you can catch that window it's worth grabbing, since a couple of pounds off each ticket adds up if you're going more than once a season. Booking's online, and given the age restrictions on some productions it's worth checking what a specific show is rated before you book for a teenager.

Worth knowing the Youth Theatre is temporarily closed, so if you were hoping this might double up as a drama class for your kids, that's off the table for now. This reads as a night out for the grown-ups and older teenagers rather than a day out with the family, and the thriller and mystery leanings suggest it's more atmosphere and tension than pantomime jollity.

Need to know

Best for

Older teens (14+) and adults, not young children

• Some productions use flashing lights and loud sound effects, worth bearing in mind if that's a concern.
• The early bird ticket price is only around for a limited time, so grab it early if you spot it.
• Under 16 tickets are £8 against £15 for adults.

Plan your visit

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