Theatres · West Midlands
Regent Theatre
Also known as: Gaumont Theatre
In or near Stoke-on-Trent.
Regent Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, the nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST1 1AP, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Regent Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1929. Address: ST1 1AP. Also known as: Gaumont Theatre. Coordinates: 53.0244°, -2.1767°.
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Heritage listing
The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent is a prominent touring venue that originally opened as a cinema in 1929. It hosts a variety of performances including musicals, plays, and concerts, showcasing popular productions like War Horse and Mamma Mia!
From the Wikipedia article
The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.
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Background
Architecture
The theatre is built in the Art Deco style. Its frontage is clad in white glazed terracotta, featuring mask representations of comedy and tragedy in each corner.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0244, -2.1767
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST1 1AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Established
- 1929
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- osm: w149043061 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Regent Theatre?
- Regent Theatre is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST1 1AP), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- What is Regent Theatre?
- Regent Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Regent Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST1 1AP.
- When was Regent Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1929.
- Who owns Regent Theatre?
- Regent Theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
- Is Regent Theatre a listed building?
- Regent Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Regent Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST1 1AP.