The House of Lawrence (Stoke-on-Trent)
WHERE
Stoke-on-Trent
What it’s like
Theatrical shows and special-effects illusions in the heart of Stoke, with a family pride after-party thrown in for some dates.
This is a theatre in the middle of Stoke-on-Trent doing proper stage productions, with shows built around special effects and illusions rather than just people talking on a bare set. There's live music and family events on the programme too, so it's worth a look at what's actually on before you book, since one night might be a full-blown production and another something smaller.
One date to flag is the Family Pride After-Party, which turns things into arts and crafts, face painting, a disco and a bouncy castle. That's clearly the one to pick if you want the kids doing more than sitting still in the dark, and it's a good excuse for the grown-ups to loosen up a bit too.
Getting there is straightforward. You're a seven-minute walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, or under ten minutes on the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to the Church Street stop, which leaves you a minute's walk from the door. If you're driving, the venue sits just off the M6 at Junction 15, and there are several car parks within a few minutes' walk, most of them a couple of pounds and free on Sundays or for blue badge holders.
Tickets go by phone, email, in person at the box office, through Facebook or online. Card only on site, so don't rely on cash once you're through the door.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Multiple nearby car parks: Kingsway (2 min walk) £1.30-£2.00
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus from Newcastle Bus Station (under 10 mins to Church Street stop, 1 min walk to venue)
- It's card only, so leave the cash at home
- Blue badge holders get free parking nearby
- Check what's actually showing, since not every date includes the after-party extras
Plan your visit
How do we book tickets?
By phone, email, in person at the box office, through Facebook, or online. Handy if one route isn't working for you.
Is there parking nearby?
Several car parks are two to four minutes' walk away, mostly £1 to £2. They're free on Sundays and for blue badge holders.
What's the Family Pride After-Party?
It follows certain shows and adds arts and crafts, face painting, a disco and a bouncy castle. Good for turning a sit-down show into a proper outing.
Can we get there by train or bus?
Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station is about a seven-minute walk. The bus from Newcastle Bus Station takes under ten minutes to the Church Street stop, a minute from the door.
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