Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
The Theatre Royal is a historic venue in
4.7 1177 reviews Westgate St, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR, UK
The Theatre Royal is a historic venue in Bury St Edmunds, renowned for its beautiful architecture and diverse programming. It hosts a range of performances, including drama, dance, and music, making it a cultural cornerstone of the community.
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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds in Westgate St, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR, UK. £36 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Theatre Productions, Live Performances, Cultural Events. Amenities include Bar, Restrooms, Parking, Wheelchair Accessible. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
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Theatre ProductionsLive PerformancesCultural Events
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BarRestroomsParkingWheelchair Accessible
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,177 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Only because it was closed on a Saturday. I never thought for a second that a National Trust property would be closed on a Saturday. Quite spoilt my morning plans!
Well having given it two stars originally, I attended the first of three shows I have booked in the next month, so managed, at last, to get inside. A lot has changed since I was last here in the 1980's to interview Acker Bilk for the BBC.
It's still the charming Regency Theatre it ever was with quirky boxes that involve a lot of standing up to allow the middle person in each row to sit down. The matinee performance of 'Handbagged' about Margaret Thatcher's interaction with The Queen was mildly amusing, rather than 'Fiercely Funny' as the handbill claimed. I couldn't figure out why there were two Queens and two Mrs. T's. The best lines were from the two men, who played a myriad of roles. One was Michael Shea, the Queen's Press Secretary, whose mum taught me maths in the 1960's.
Apart from the millions that have been spent on refurbishment, there's a lot different front of house. A spacious bar, incorporating a shop and a lovely garden make for plenty of space for pre-show and interval socialising.
Next time, I will take some pictures of the garden and bar. Promise.
– Michael D. Scott
- 5.0/5:
Great little theatre, every seat had great views of the stage
– Harry Osborne
- 4.0/5:
A very nice theatre, compact, intimate and olde worlde.
We saw a comedy show.
We were in F5/6 in the upper circle and luckily there was 4 people in the booth instead of the maximum 6. It might have been a bit snug with all the seats occupied.
The sound was good and we had no trouble hearing the comedians.
As you can see in the picture there are columns in view, however they are quits thin and not really an issue.
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
The bar area has limited indoor seating but has outdoor seating which could be used in nicer weather. It was nice and warm in there though. Prices are quite normal for a theatre.
All in all a nice place to see the show, I would like to come back and see a play type show soon.
– Nick R
