Key Theatre Main-Auditorium to Re-Open in time for Panto!
Updated Information for Bookers following Temporary Closure of Key Theatre Main Auditorium
Following the discovery of the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the Key Theatre Auditorium and, in line with recent government health and safety guidance around this material, this space has been temporarily closed with immediate effect.
'WHAT'S ON' in 2024 - our new SPOTLIGHT brochures are here!
Take a browse in our What’s on Guide for the first shows of 2024!
Theatre, Climate and the Power of Storytelling
For many in the arts community, climate action isn’t just a topic for discussion — it’s an area that requires real solutions and tangible efforts. As theatre professionals, we have an important role to play, both in storytelling and practice, in addressing the climate crisis. This is where theatre can make a difference.
Our Spotlight On Summer Brochures are here!
Our Summer What’s on Guide has arrived! Browse online here! ☀️
Key Seeds Spotlight: Lydia Idakula – Queen Idia The Musical
As part of our Key Seeds artist development programme, we’re honoured to introduce Lydia Idakula, who brings the inspiring and rarely told story of Queen Idia to the stage in a bold new musical. Lydia’s work draws on her own Nigerian heritage, fusing music, poetry, dance, and storytelling to breathe life into the legendary Queen Mother of Benin.
Key Seeds Spotlight: Emma-Louise Howell – What Are We Looking For?
As part of our Key Seeds artist development programme, we’re excited to introduce Emma-Louise Howell, whose latest project What Are We Looking For? turns the lens on our collective obsession with True Crime stories. Emma-Louise brings a unique, questioning perspective to the stage, blurring the lines between entertainment and real-life empathy.
Key Seeds Spotlight: Jude Simpson on A Noise Annoys
As part of our Key Seeds artist development programme, we’re thrilled to introduce Jude Simpson, a spoken word performer, poet, musician and all-round joy-bringer. Her brand-new family-friendly show A Noise Annoys is a heartwarming and hilarious blend of poems, songs and silliness – a celebration of sound, silence, and the wonderful weirdness of words.