The Wardrobe Theatre
Boundary-pushing independent theatre in Old Market
Once a hidden gem tucked away in the attic space above The White Bear in Kingsdown, The Wardrobe Theatre’s growing following and reputation for innovative productions earned it a new purpose-built 100-capacity space, opening 2015 in the same building as venue and restaurant The Old Market Assembly.
Today it’s Bristol’s leading venue for fringe arts and a springboard for local emerging talent, with a varied programme that includes poetry and spoken word, puppetry, drag, live storytelling and its signature offering of boundary-pushing new theatre.
There is level access into the building via a side entrance. The theatre is located on the ground floor, which also provides an accessible toilet. A limited amount of wheelchair spaces are available for each performance. Further access information can be found on the Wardrobe Theatre website: https://thewardrobetheatre.com/your-visit/accessibility
Today it’s Bristol’s leading venue for fringe arts and a springboard for local emerging talent, with a varied programme that includes poetry and spoken word, puppetry, drag, live storytelling and its signature offering of boundary-pushing new theatre.
There is level access into the building via a side entrance. The theatre is located on the ground floor, which also provides an accessible toilet. A limited amount of wheelchair spaces are available for each performance. Further access information can be found on the Wardrobe Theatre website: https://thewardrobetheatre.com/your-visit/accessibility
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