Having performed at this venue several times and viewed numerous performances there I cannot…read morerecommend it enough. A classic theatre in an attractive and cosy location.

This venue is a real asset to Market Harborough and I have been to see a few plays here. It is a…read moresmall building but with all the facilities you need to have a great time. There is a bar with a good choice of drinks and you never need to wait long to get served, which is a bonus if you are buying in the interval (you can also pre-order). The staff there are friendly and welcoming and if you go to a final perfomance there is often a buffet. The building has plenty of character and is really cosy - there is nothing better on a winter's night to go and see a performance there with friends. The stairs may pose a problem for those with mobility problems but I understand that they are installing a lift so any problems should be alleviated. Performances are of a high quality and often feature local people so it is great when you know someone acting. Highly recommended.

Rugby theatre is a small theatre and is definatly not even on a scale of the larger ones in teh…read moresurrounding area like the belgrade in coventry or the derngate royal in northampton but never the less they provide a great service to the local community. They provide; many shows such as little women, oliver and also many other more unknown directors and plays. they normally show a couple of films, although they are always older ones that seem to have finished at our local comp[lex months before. they have amateur dramatics groups both for adults and childre. On wednesday nights they also hire out all the costumes, from 5 gbp per week per costume, which is a bargain and i promise when you get in there trying stuff on, you just do not want to stop. The seats, the size, the decor etc are all very stanrd and also quite traditional and on the small size, but this is what gives our theatre its charm. Overall i think most of the locals quite like this theatre, especially as its steeped in history and atmosphere.

Great little amateur theatre with professional values. Entirely run by the hundreds of theatre…read moremembers with a packed programme every year. Now in its 70th year! Also shows films in between plays and musicals and, now the theatre has invested in digital equipment and a great sound system, they're on shortly after they finish in the big-name cinemas. (And no adverts!)

Coming from the US, the UK offers a comparatively incredible amount of local theater productions of…read moregreat quality. Accordingly, I've spent a fair amount of time at the Royal and Derogate, as my wife is a part of the theater's amateur Actor's Company group. I've attended multiple shows she's starred in, as well as other productions we've learned about through her weekly sessions at the venue. I've even been chased by zombies through the streets of Northampton at 1am. Which is to say, the creativity and opportunity for audience members and performers alice offered by the Royal and Derngate is unmatched by any other local theater I've known. There's two large theaters as part of the complex, hence the name. The Royal is what you think of when you imagine a classic theater. Beautifully intricate plaster work (though I admit I'm no expert as to the quality of such construction) complements an intimate environment. The chairs are comfortable, if slightly narrow for my frame, and I haven't sat in a bad seat yet as far as the view. Then there's the Derngate, the larger of the two and where most of the headline acts are. It's not great on style with an outdated 1990s feel to it, but its size helps the venue bring in the larger acts, which is where it excels, but not as you might think... It's clear in the Royal and Derngate's breadth of available work that it seeks to be a center of excellence for all abilities and levels, not simply for road-show acts. Instead, the money drawn in by big names appears, at least to me, to enable the theater to enable others to pursue their dreams, educate the local youth, or give locals a creative, unique and engaging hobby as performers or audience members. This philosophy and approach is endlessly meritable, and makes it an essential night out in Northampton.

Attend a show in the Royal Theatre, one of three performance arenas on the same combined site. The…read moreDerngate and Underground are not reviewed here as I did not visit. A medium sized lovely theatre in traditional style. Comfortable seating. There is a joint area hosting cafe, bar, box office etc. which is spacious and offers good amenities. Booking online went smoothly. The cafe sells hot meals as well ( not tried). Recommended.

One of our Banbury office's top 5 cultural venues, The Mill Arts Centre offers a comprehensive…read morerange and variety of theatre, dance and music performances as well as arts, crafts, dance, theatre, music and multimedia classes.

The Corn Exchange is the bedfords most cultured venue (take it in context) and offers a reasonably…read morediverse calendar of events throughout the year. Offering live music, theatre, art and record sales it will give anything a go but personally it's main strength is bringing decent comedy acts to a town that can really do with a bit of humour.

The Bedford Corn Exchange is where all of the main music and theatrical events are held in Bedford,…read moreit has shows on every week from tribute acts like Queen and Abba to variety shows such as the Circus of Horror and The Lady Boys of Bangkok. The hall itself is very large and the stage and seating is removable so it can be hired out for private functions such as a wedding reception. It has 2 bars inside and good toilet facilities so you don't normally have to queue for long but it doesn't have a car park so sometimes you have a walk to get there depending on where you find a space. Ticket prices are reasonable.

We went here this summer to see Ken Dodd at the open air theatre and it was amazing - truly unlike…read moreany performance I have been to. The open air idea is such as good one, and although it started to rain, it really didn't matter as it was partially covered. The seating is tiered and you get an excellent view from wherever you are. The cover is like a giant tent and keeps the wind out, but you are still very much outdoors and it is lovely to be surrounded by all that greenery and woodland. I imagine that on a hot summer's night it would have been perfect but it was a little chilly when we went. This didn't matter however as you could hire a rug to put over you for a small donation. The bar was well stocked although quite busy, and the toilets were well-maintained and easy to get to. Lots of parking, though on grass, so could get boggy. Can't wait to go back!

What a surprise! I have been to the hotel many times and heard they have a theatre. However, I had…read morenot been tempted to book. So a friend took me to see Paul Merton and it was a really lovely night out. Very much the place to see and be seen - a real County set in attendence! You park on the hillside. A lot of people turn up early and have their picnics out of the back of the car - very like a point to point! From the carpark you have a short walk down through a wooded area and across a wooden walk way to the bar and theatre. There are several bars - the Pimms were excellent when we visited. The main bar is under the seating area, around the back. It is lovely. Wooded and fits exaclty with it's surroundings - it's lovely to be still outside and yet undercover. It feels really quite magical. The sitting area and theatre is like being in a big tent with open sides. It feel wonderful. It was quite warm on the evening we went. However, you can rent blankets for the night with donations going to the Air Ambulance. A great idea. Paul Merton was good too!! I will certianly return and will be looking forward to next summer's programme.

The Concordia is a lovely place to watch an intimate play or a show. There are a handful of…read morecompanies that put on productions here and they are so popular that people come in by the bus load from miles away. They have serious plays on which I have not seen but I have seen pantomimes and musicals and they are fantastic. The effort put in by everybody involved is wonderful as, of course, they all volunteer their time and efforts for free. Every production I've been to has been perfect, songs, acting, music, costumes etc. The seat were all poached from the local cinema round the corner when it was turned into a bank, apparently, and they are comfy and well spaced, altough I always always get stuck behind the woman who has her hair quaffered for the evening. During the interval you can lounge with a quick pint in the bar or go to the tea room. They have a sweet shop and a stall with annoying flashy things for the kids - usually for pantos. I highly recommend you try to get in to see one of their musicals, you won't be disappointed.

We visit the theatre each year to go to the Pantomime. The theatre is a charming old building with…read morea bar and tea room. There is no real car parking at the actual theatre but there is a multi storey car park opposite which is open during performances. Tickets for shows can sometimes be hard to get hold off so you can join as a member and get the first offers on tickets which is worth doing as the shows they put on are fantastic. The actors always put in 110% effort and it's great to see so many amatuer actors putting their hearts and souls into the performances. During the interval there is a bar area to go and grab a drink which can get busy so it is worth putting your order in at the beginning of the night. I would highly recommend anyone to go and see a show at the Concordia - you will have a great night!

A great theatre, I have seen performances here many times. Modern and comfortable, it offers a…read morerange of shows including touring operas and more. Quite expensive but the cheap restricted-view seats are not very restricted and will still afford you a decent experience allbeit from high up.

The Milton Keynes Theatre is a modern building with comfortable seating and good views from all the…read moreseats that I've tried. They show a varied selection of events: theatre, concerts, ballet, musicals and comedy. There is plenty of parking, most of it is chargeable until after 6pm, before that it is up to £1.20 per hour so be careful where you park. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area, so it is possible to have a nice evening without having to move the car.