Theatres · South West England
Playhouse
In or near Brockworth.
Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Playhouse is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL53 7HG. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, which is 1.8 km away. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and entry details are not specified.
About
Playhouse is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1945. Address: 47-53, Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG. Coordinates: 51.8968°, -2.0741°.
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Official information
Cheltenham Playhouse is a vibrant theatre venue that hosts a variety of performances, including musicals and pantomimes. It aims to enhance the experience for both performers and audiences, showcasing decades of stunning productions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cheltenham Playhouse is a community theatre in Cheltenham, England, UK. It opened in 1945 as the Civic Playhouse and was run by the Corporation of Cheltenham; it was taken over by volunteers in 1958 who continue to run the operation as a registered charity. It is housed in the former Montpellier Baths and the building dates back to 1806/7, making it one of the two oldest surviving spa buildings in the town. The building is Grade II listed.
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Background
History
In 1944, the Corporation of Cheltenham (now Cheltenham Borough Council) realised the town's lack of theatrical facilities and, spearheaded by town clerk Frank Littlewood, decided to open a civic playhouse to act as a home for local amateur companies. They decided to convert the swimming pool part of the Montpellier Baths complex and, despite war time restrictions on material and manpower, it opened on 9 April 1945, making it one of a tiny handful of new theatres to commence operating during World War II. Goodwill messages and telegrams came from George Bernard Shaw and Ralph Richardson (who had been born in the town). The Corporation funded the services of the front of house staff, the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8968, -2.0741
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL53 7HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Phone
- 01242 522852
- Established
- 1945
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.8 km
- Official site
- cheltplayhouse.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w166178150 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cheltenham Playhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Playhouse Theatre, Cheltenham (geograph 3499527).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playhouse?
- Playhouse is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 7HG), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is Playhouse?
- Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 7HG.
- When was Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1945.
- Is Playhouse a protected site?
- Yes — Playhouse is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 7HG.