Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Information

The Grand Theatre - Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton - Theatres / Performing Arts in Wolverhampton

Since first opening its doors on December 10th 1894, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre quickly became the city's centre of theatrical life. Due to its magnificent decor, spacious surroundings and original features even after two major refurbishments, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre remains one of the city's best loved tourist attractions, and remains a popular destination for local families wanting the very best in entertainment. The theatre famously hosted a young Charlie Chaplin, and Prime Ministers David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill.

As one of premier theatres in the West Midlands, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is a major receiving venue for the UK's premier touring circuit, and attracts the very best in live entertainment, offering a varied selection of productions with something to suit everyone. Seating 1200 people in luxurious space and comfort, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre retains its spectacularly ornate and decorative interior but provides the very best of modern facilities and amenities.

Located conveniently in Lichfield Street in the city's thriving entertainment quarter, the Theatre is easily accessible by car and public transport - it is only 3 minutes walk away from the rail station, metro station and bus station.

Shows

Known throughout the UK for its diverse range of shows and performances, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has hosted everything from best selling musicals such as Dreamboats and Petticoats, Copacabana and Hairspray to high energy pantomimes like Aladdin and Cinderella. The theatre also hosts a variety of comedies, concerts, dramas, ballet and dance, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Facilities

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has excellent facilities, making it a premier venue for entertainment in the local area. The building has bars on each of the Dress Circle, stalls and Grand Circle levels, from which visitors can order a drink before the show and pre-order their interval drinks. The superb stage and state of the art backstage facilities have made performing arts available to a whole new generation of established and aspiring professionals.

Corporate Hospitality

A popular meeting venue for local business people for well over a century, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has an excellent reputation for providing 'thebest' in corporate hospitality. Suitable for corporate entertainment and networking, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre can offer tailored hospitality packages, with reception rooms and bars exclusively for your use. At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, you can be sure to impress your guests with unique surroundings and superb entertainment.

Getting Involved

As part of their ongoing commitment to making performing arts and theatre accessible to the local community, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre hosts a range of events and workshops throughout the year, that anyone can take part in. One of the most successful and vibrant groups at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is the youth scheme, which is aimed at people between ages 9-18. "Get-In!" offers a range of fantastic benefits which include discounted show tickets, workshops run by theatrical companies, backstage tours, theatre visits, seasonal newsletters and access to theatre professionals.

The theatre has also achieved Arts Award Status for its ongoing involvement with the project through its programme of events and workshops, and is a registered, charitable trust.

You can call the Grand Theatre Box Office on Wolverhampton (01902) 42 92 12 - or you can choose to book on-line by following the link below:

on-line booking details here

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