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Regent Theatre

Also known as: Gaumont Theatre

Modern♿ Wheelchair accessible

Regent Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Regent Theatre, theatres in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Stoke-on-Trent · 1.8 km
  • 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.

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
Parish
Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
Postcode
ST1 1AP
Parliamentary constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Established
1929
Nearest railway station
Stoke-on-Trent1.8 km
Official site
www.atgtickets.com

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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.
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.