Shanklin Theatre

Facilities

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access - Access for wheelchairs is available at the side of the auditorium. Selected seats in the stalls are held by the theatre for disabled patrons, we regret they are not available to book online - Please contact the Box Office to reserve these seats. Wheelchair patrons are required to be seated in their own chair for the duration of the performance. The balcony and bar can only be reached by stairs. Disabled toilets are available in the foyer. Please note that there are no parking facilities available at the theatre. Badge holders may park in the roads near the theatre subject to the terms and conditions of the badge.
• Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

• Full liquor licence
• On-Site cafe/restaurant - The bar opens one hour before the performance time, Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are also available. The bar closes 5 minutes before the start of the performance and will remain closed during the performance, re-opening at the interval. Please pre-order your interval drinks. No alcohol may be brought into the building and only alcohol purchased on the premises may be consumed within the theatre. No alcohol must be taken outside the building. No glass bottles are allowed in the Auditorium. For safety reasons drinks should not be put on the balcony ledge in front of row A. Please note that there may be shows where the artistes request no bar drinks in the auditorium during the performance, please respect this as it forms part of the show and the theatre has no control over this - Thank You. Sweets and Ices The Theatre has a sweetshop in the foyer open before most performances and during the interval. Ices are sold during the interval in the auditorium during most performances.
• Refreshments Available

Establishment Features

• All weather attraction
• Beach/Coast 20 min walking distance
• Gift shop - The Theatre has a sweetshop in the foyer open before most performances and during the interval. Ices are sold during the interval in the auditorium during most performances.
• Groups welcome - Party rates for bookings of 20 or more are available on selected shows, to check rates and availability please contact the Box Office. Party bookings are made under a lead name; this person will become responsible for the booking and for ensuring payment is made in full by the due date. Please note that not all discounts are available online.
• LGBT Friendly
• Licensed for alcohol - The bar opens one hour before the performance time, Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are also available. The bar closes 5 minutes before the start of the performance and will remain closed during the performance, re-opening at the interval. Please pre-order your interval drinks. No alcohol may be brought into the building and only alcohol purchased on the premises may be consumed within the theatre. No alcohol must be taken outside the building. No glass bottles are allowed in the Auditorium. For safety reasons drinks should not be put on the balcony ledge in front of row A. Please note that there may be shows where the artistes request no bar drinks in the auditorium during the performance, please respect this as it forms part of the show and the theatre has no control over this - Thank You.
• Live Music
• Open all year round
• Open Christmas
• Open on bank holidays
• Toilets - Toilet facilities are available in the front Foyer entrance and downstairs near to the Bar area.

Parking & Transport

• On street parking only - Please note that there are no parking facilities available at the theatre. Car parks are situated within walking distance of the theatre; allow at least 30 minutes to find a parking space. Please contact the Box Office for further information.
• Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

• JCB accepted - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• Maestro - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• Maestro Accepted - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• MasterCard - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• MasterCard accepted - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• Special group rates - Party rates for bookings of 20 or more are available on selected shows, to check rates and availability please contact the Box Office. Party bookings are made under a lead name; this person will become responsible for the booking and for ensuring payment is made in full by the due date. Please note that not all discounts are available online.
• Visa - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.
• Visa accepted - We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected.

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre - Please note that there are no parking facilities available at the theatre. Car parks are situated within walking distance of the theatre; allow at least 30 minutes to find a parking space. Please contact the Box Office for further information.
• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction - Smoking including e-cigarettes is not permitted in the building.

Specialist Features

• Information Point - Box Office hours are Monday to Friday from 1000 to 1500, Saturdays 1000 to 1300 the Box Office is also open ONE hour before a performance commences. Extended hours operate on show days - please contact the theatre for more information. We accept payment by Cash, Cheque (see below) Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and JCB. Payment may be made by Cheque for shows booked well in advance. However with the end of the Cheque guarantee scheme Cheques will be required to be cleared before tickets can be despatched/collected. Please note that on Performance days and during the hour before the performance the Box Office will be busy and there may be a delay in answering your telephone call.