Swan Theatre

Opened in 1986, the Swan Theatre is a favourite space for many actors, directors and audiences. An intimate theatre, it seats 426 people on three sides of a deep thrust stage.

Our buildings and theatres are currently closed, in line with government guidance. This includes our restaurants, exhibitions, cafes, tours and hire services. We won’t have any full theatre productions until 2021, but our activity continues online and supporting teachers, children and young people in schools. Find out more

We regularly stage the work of Shakespeare's contemporaries in the Swan Theatre, as well as plays by later writers, such as Restoration playwrights, and new work by today's writers. 

Audience members entering the Swan Theatre
Audience members queuing to go into the Swan Theatre
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The Swan Theatre shares its front of house space with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, with audiences enjoying the same foyer, Box Office, bars and restaurant.

SEATING PLAN

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