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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 2LT
Tel: 01785 619080
About
Welcome to the Gatehouse Theatre, the jewel in the crown of Staffordshire’s beautiful county town.
We offer a range of touring shows and in-house productions, covering big name acts and top touring companies to home-grown talent and our popular summer school shows.
We also produce the prestigious annual Stafford Shakespeare production,
We have two performance spaces: the main auditorium, with a seating capacity of 535 and adaptable space of The MET Studio, which can seat up to 140 guests in a number of configurations.
We also have the Writers’ Room, which is perfect for smaller meetings and presentations. It is also available for small exhibitions and semi-permanent displays – the perfect spot for a corporate meeting.
During the day, the theatre houses a smart coffee shop (Mon-Fri 10am-2pm) offering top quality drinks and snacks in a beautiful setting, complete with free upgraded Wi-Fi and USB charging points.
At night, the theatre’s bar is the perfect place for a pre-show drink or post-show chat – often with the stars of the production popping in.
You can now book one of our Exclusive Packages to reserve a seat in the Writers’ Room, along with drinks packages and dedicated serving staff (so no more queueing at the bar!).
The theatre also houses Stafford’s Tourist Information Service, with a touch-screen information centre and helpful staff, where you can find information on regional and national events. Open: Monday to Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pm.
For further information, just give our friendly staff a call on 01785 619080.
We hope to see you soon.
Guide Prices
see individual performances
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is in the heart of Stafford, just seconds from the main shopping centre and central tourist attractions. It is less than 10 minutes drive from Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 and can be found by following the theatre mask symbols on routes into the town centre. There are ample parking facilities a short walk away from the theatre and cycle racks are available outside the building.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Stafford, which is 1 mile away.
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
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* Performance details on the website
