Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE | (01242) 258002
From music and theatre, to dance and films, the theatre hosts a diverse programme of events.
During the summer months, Bacon Theatre hosts an Open-Air Theatre Festival.
The Orangery is a great place to enjoy a pre-show or interval drinks.
From musicals and plays to films and dance shows, enjoy fantastic productions at Cheltenham’s Bacon Theatre. Opened in 1991, the theatre is housed by Dean Close School and showcases events from both pupils and touring theatre companies, proving it’s far more than just a school auditorium.
The impressive 566-seat theatre is named after Mr Christopher Bacon, the school’s former headmaster, and benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and excellent sightlines.
Theatregoers can expect everything from family-friendly events and National Theatre broadcasts, through to award-winning tribute acts and mesmerising ballet.
The theatre prides itself on affordable ticket prices and free on-site parking. Providing a great opportunity to enjoy pre-show or interval drinks, the fully-licensed bar serves beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks.
Bacon Theatre can be hired for amateur dramatic productions, fundraising events or conferences, and its experienced events team can help create tailored packages to suit a variety of budgets.
The theatre is also home to the Tuckwell Amphitheatre, a Greek-style outdoor venue which plays host to the popular Open-Air Theatre Festival every summer.
For more information, call (01242) 258002, email team@bacontheatre.co.uk, or visit bacontheatre.co.uk.
Monday 9 December 2019
Father Christmas will be kicking off the festivities by opening his Christmas calendar at Bacon Theatre's show this December....
Saturday 14 December 2019
Brought to you by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, A Christmas Carol will be on stage at Bacon Theatre this December, telling...
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 January 2020
A family pantomime full of adventure, Promenade Productions’ Robinson Crusoe will be a fun performance for the little...
Saturday 25 January 2020
Celebrate the life and work of iconic superstars, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin, at a double bill musical at Bacon Theatre.
Sunday 23 February 2020
An operatic performance of a classic fairy tale, Opera Anywhere’s production of Hansel and Gretel will mesmerise audiences...
Wednesday 1 April 2020
Meet Vikings, King Charles, Richard the Lionheart and others all in one night, when Horrible Histories comes to Bacon...
Saturday 20 June 2020
Strictly Come Dancing stars will dazzle audiences on stage at Bacon Theatre with act 2 of their five-star show, The Ballroom...
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