About Abbey Theatre
Voluntary run community theatre
Abbey Theatre Description
The Abbey Theatre is managed by the registered charity, Nuneaton Arts Council, and manned almost entirely by volunteers.
It has a 250 seat tiered auditorium, with an additional seating area to accommodate wheelchair users, and two rehearsal and meeting rooms.
The entrance foyer has a licensed bar and coffee bar.
The theatre acts as the host venue for amateur and professional events throughout the year including dance shows and festivals, stage plays, tribute bands, and pantomimes.
It is also home for several amateur performance groups who regularly use the rehearsal rooms.
The Abbey is open 11 months of the year, normally being closed throughout August in order to carry out maintenance and upgrades to facilities.
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Autumn Half-Term has no less than three opportunities to entertain the kids for an afternoon at the Abbey Theatre. Tues 30th Oct (linked below) sees the Norwich Puppet Theatre bring their touring version of The Frog and the Princess - re-telling a classic tale through wooden marionettes.
Then Wed 31st we have Disneys' comedy romance cartoon "Tangled", full of songs and laughs and the obligatory animal sidekick. :)
... Thu Nov 1st we have another Disney animated movie - this time the very recent smash hit "Coco".
All three events are at 2:30pm and our coffee bar will be open from around 2pm, so drop in early for a drink. Note that Frog and the Princess is aimed at 4 yrs and up and both movies carry a PG certificate.
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We have FOUR Funhouse Comedy nights at the Abby this coming season. Sept 21st (link below) Oct 19th (featuring TWO comedians who reached the semi finals at BGT 2018) Nov 16th Dec 21st with our Christmas special.... We have FB events for each of these.
Each show features FOUR professional comedians many of whom will have performed with some of the best British comics on the market.
For your tickets, go to www.abbeytheatre.co.uk/tickets now!
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Kicking off the new season with a BANG! is our Season Launch Night, where you can come down to the Abbey for a sneak peek at some of the shows and events we have lined up for you over the next few months. LIVE performances from Rabble Youth Theatre, Masqueraders, NAODS, Sudden Impulse and the Abbey players as well as a guest spot from the guys from 4th Avenue!
A very casual affair, with the bar open from 6:45 and throughout the evening, a chance to pick up tickets for some of... the shows on offer, and meet some of the volunteers who run the venue.
And what's more, it's FREE!! You can book a seat in advance online (still free!) by going to our ticketing page below.
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This promises to be spectacular!
LIVE on stage at the Abbey, The Tina Turner Experience - 7 piece LIVE band, backing dancers and one of the top Tina Turner tributes around. Tickets available now at www.abbeytheatre.co.uk/tickets https://www.facebook.com/abbeynuneaton/vi deos/1843806542354219/
Coming to the Abbey on October 28th - the Tina Turner Experience. 7-piece LIVE band, backing dancers, and one of the best Tina Turner tributes around. :) Tickets available online from www.abbeytheatre.co.uk
If you hadn't already heard, TWO of the comedians on our bill for the second Funhouse Comedy night this season are Britain's Got Talent semi finalists!! Headliner Noel James and support Mandy Muden were pipped to the top comedian spot on BGT 2018 by the winner (Lost Voice Guy) but in second place was another Funhuse comedian - Robert White, who appeared on our stage shortly before his first TV audition aired. Just goes to show that Nuneaton's becoming a popular place for up and coming comics so get YOUR tickets now. :D
We have FOUR comedy nights - one each season, and all tickets are available online at www.abbeytheatre.co.uk/tickets.
OK - do you use Amazon on a regular basis to shop for goods? If so, and you'd like to support the Abbey Theatre at the same time at NO COST to you, then please look into Amazon Smile. You may already have been prompted when you log on to your Amazon Account to choose a charity to support, and if you already have, great - but if you haven't (or you'd like to change) you can still choose US!
Simply search the charity list for NUNEATON ARTS COUNCIL, and whenever you use Amazon a...fter that, make sure you go via www.smile.amazon.co.uk and for EVERY purchase you make via that page, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price to the NAC.
It is THAT simple! Doesn't cost you a penny, but helps support the NAC.
If you have any problems getting set up, let us know and we'll try to help out. :)
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Local foursome 4th Avenue bringing great music to the Nuneaton audiences in their first ever stage performance. Tickets available online.
Tickets selling well for this one-off performance from two of Britain's most enduring comedians, live on stage at the Abbey Theatre. Available online now.
The new theatre season starts up again soon, and you can get a sneak preview of some of the shows and events we have lined up for you a the season launch night on Sat September 1st. Featuring performances on stage from the Masqueraders, Sudden Impulse, Rabble Youth, NAODS and the Abbey Players, plus trailers for some of the films and shows on the calendar, it should be a great night to come down and have a drink with the volunteers and maybe pick up some tickets.
A return performance from The Improlectuals after their Nuneaton debut back in July. Four local comedians, one foyer bar, no script... You, the audience, decide on how the evening progresses by offering suggestions for topics, and the guys have to create the gags based on what cones up... 😅 In the style of "Whose line is it anyway" this went down a storm last month, so book your tickets online now.
Another chance to see Gary Oldman's Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winning performance on the big screen at the Abbey Theatre as part of our new season. Tickets available now online.
The first of four monthly professional stand up comedy nights at the Abbey Theatre this season. Be advised, these are NOT for youngsters, so 16+ only please. Tickets available now for this and all other comedy events we are hosting.
The new theatre season starts up again soon, and you can get a sneak preview of some of the shows and events we have lined up for you a the season launch night on Sat September 1st. Featuring performances on stage from the Masqueraders, Sudden Impulse, Rabble Youth, NAODS and the Abbey Players, plus trailers for some of the films and shows on the calendar, it should be a great night to come down and have a drink with the volunteers and maybe pick up some tickets.
Grease IS the word as we bring the singalong screening to the Abbey Theatre. Get your tickets online now!
Excellent full show live on stage at Nuneaton's ONLY theatre. Tickets available now.
New vocal foursome 4th Avenue will be bringing their vocal talents to the Nuneaton stage in their first ever theatre performance. The guys have been wowing audiences at public events in the area in recent months, and will be a great evenings entertainment for all ages. Tickets available now.
STOP PRESS. A press release has just issued by the NAC (with supporting comments from both NBBC and WCC) announcing that the feasibility study for the proposals for a new arts complex has now begun.
Both local authorities have agreed to part-fund the cost of this study, being carried out by DCA Ltd, our chosen theatre-build consultants, and the time frame is this to be completed within the next 3 to 4 months.
... Invitations have already gone out to many of the local regular user groups for them to meet with DCA to give their thoughts on the plans, and we hope that the end result will be highly favourable and mean that we can move forward with further planning and funding applications to make the dream a reality.
Thanks to all those who've supported us so far, and who will continue to do so as we progress.
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Went to the Abbey Theatre tonight to watch Dick Whittington. Fab panto! We got to meet some of the cast afterwards and they are such a friendly bunch! Would recommend to everyone!
Went to see Beauty and the Beast last night. We didnt stop laughing it was brilliant. The kids loved it. Even my husband was impressed so it must of been good. Cant wait for next years pantomime.
Went to see Beauty Beast last night with my 4 yr old Grand daughter dressed as belle herself she so loved it .. And loved the badger just kept giggling .. Great show
Went to see Beauty & The Beast last weekend. Kids aged 11 and 13 both laughed from start to finish - fabulous production & we will be returning.
We've be the Abbey several times, it's a great little find. Always been very happy with the quality of the performers, staff, and prices. We're already booked for 2017. Keep up the excellent work.
We went to see back beat Beatles fantastic. Staff very friendly lovely little theatre.
Watched Snow White and 7 dwarfs and thought the props and lighting were excellent. All the NHS staff involved were so good. It didn't seem like an Amateur production, they all seemed very professional. The theatre was lovely. Just the location and parking spaces lets it down.
The abbey theatre isn't like going to the theatre. It's like going round to a mates house. Everyone is really friendly and the bar and front of house volunteers second to none. The variety of shows that the abbey put on would rival any other provincial theatre . There's something for everyone. Theatre cinema comedy concerts rehearsal space drama academy the list is endless!
Lovely venue, lovely people , great view from wherever you sit. Nice to have reasonable prices on the bar too thanks for the warm welcome!
Lovely to see quite a few attending the theatre film club this afternoon- a cuppa and a pkt of biscuits and all for£3 please support your local theatre all run by volunteers and with some marvellous shows!
It's small..... but cosy and I believe the word is 'intimate'. Had a good experience....staff very helpful and friendly (and all volunteers I hear!). It's a bit of a drive for us (30+ miles) but I would go again
I went to Abby theatre last night what a fabulous night I had it was the best night I have had for s long time my lovely friend Janet looked beautiful she was lovely all the cast looked great love Vanessa xx
Fabulous little theatre, everybody is so passionate about what they do. They put on a real variety of shows each month. It's great for the community as a lot of local groups can't afford to hire some of the bigger theatre's as their prices have become ridiculous including Bedworth Civic Hall, but with the Abbey Theatre they keep the hiring costs down and attract a lot of shows which otherwise wouldn't be able to perform. I believe the Gang Show is on very soon, which is always great fun.
Excellent friendly staff comfy theatre and great shows, what more could you ask for, oh and they make a lovely cup of coffee x
Awesome little hidden gem. Now been 3 times well run very friendly and the performances well worth it. For the record Evita, Made in Dagenham, and Private Peaceful . Will be seeing Spamalot soon .
Always well run, friendly atmosphere, great shows.
Absolutely brilliant performance yesterday. My daughter and I both really enjoyed it, staff at the abbey theatre were all so friendly. The guy I spoke to about my tickets was brilliant as had problems with booking. Have been to the abbey theatre a few times and have always had a good experience
Casual theatre, good location & free parking after 5pm. Lowered tiered seating so no view obstructions for petite people. The only downside was the lack of card payment faculties & at times the level of music drowned out the actors.
Went to the Abbey Theatre tonight to watch Dick Whittington. Fab panto! We got to meet some of the cast afterwards and they are such a friendly bunch! Would recommend to everyone!
Went to see Beauty and the Beast last night. We didnt stop laughing it was brilliant. The kids loved it. Even my husband was impressed so it must of been good. Cant wait for next years pantomime.
Went to see Beauty Beast last night with my 4 yr old Grand daughter dressed as belle herself she so loved it .. And loved the badger just kept giggling .. Great show
Went to see Beauty & The Beast last weekend. Kids aged 11 and 13 both laughed from start to finish - fabulous production & we will be returning.
We've be the Abbey several times, it's a great little find. Always been very happy with the quality of the performers, staff, and prices. We're already booked for 2017. Keep up the excellent work.
We went to see back beat Beatles fantastic. Staff very friendly lovely little theatre.
Watched Snow White and 7 dwarfs and thought the props and lighting were excellent. All the NHS staff involved were so good. It didn't seem like an Amateur production, they all seemed very professional. The theatre was lovely. Just the location and parking spaces lets it down.
The abbey theatre isn't like going to the theatre. It's like going round to a mates house. Everyone is really friendly and the bar and front of house volunteers second to none. The variety of shows that the abbey put on would rival any other provincial theatre . There's something for everyone. Theatre cinema comedy concerts rehearsal space drama academy the list is endless!
Lovely venue, lovely people , great view from wherever you sit. Nice to have reasonable prices on the bar too thanks for the warm welcome!
Lovely to see quite a few attending the theatre film club this afternoon- a cuppa and a pkt of biscuits and all for£3 please support your local theatre all run by volunteers and with some marvellous shows!
It's small..... but cosy and I believe the word is 'intimate'. Had a good experience....staff very helpful and friendly (and all volunteers I hear!). It's a bit of a drive for us (30+ miles) but I would go again
I went to Abby theatre last night what a fabulous night I had it was the best night I have had for s long time my lovely friend Janet looked beautiful she was lovely all the cast looked great love Vanessa xx
Fabulous little theatre, everybody is so passionate about what they do. They put on a real variety of shows each month. It's great for the community as a lot of local groups can't afford to hire some of the bigger theatre's as their prices have become ridiculous including Bedworth Civic Hall, but with the Abbey Theatre they keep the hiring costs down and attract a lot of shows which otherwise wouldn't be able to perform. I believe the Gang Show is on very soon, which is always great fun.
Excellent friendly staff comfy theatre and great shows, what more could you ask for, oh and they make a lovely cup of coffee x
Awesome little hidden gem. Now been 3 times well run very friendly and the performances well worth it. For the record Evita, Made in Dagenham, and Private Peaceful . Will be seeing Spamalot soon .
Always well run, friendly atmosphere, great shows.
Absolutely brilliant performance yesterday. My daughter and I both really enjoyed it, staff at the abbey theatre were all so friendly. The guy I spoke to about my tickets was brilliant as had problems with booking. Have been to the abbey theatre a few times and have always had a good experience
Casual theatre, good location & free parking after 5pm. Lowered tiered seating so no view obstructions for petite people. The only downside was the lack of card payment faculties & at times the level of music drowned out the actors.