Stratford Play House
Situated in the heart of Stratford upon Avon, the Stratford Play house is ideally placed as the premier hire venue serving the local community.
With a large, flexible auditorium that is equipped to high professional standards we are home to a number of local organisations producing Drama, Music and Exhibitions.
As part of Stratford Town Trust a major part of our work is focused on the local area, providing a comfortable air conditioned space that may be hired for a variety of purposes by charitable and educational organisations, commercial business and individuals.
Everyone is welcome at Stratford Play house and we will do whatever we can to ensure you have an enjoyable visit. Staff are available to help, so please ask us if you need any assistance.
Please notify us if you have any specific requirements
when booking tickets and we can advise on the most suitable seats.
Upcoming Events
The Feast of Fiddles
Set out on their Spring Tour once again in 2024 following a very successful return to the road post pandemic restrictions.
Comedy Club
Join us for a fun night of quality comedy at The Stratford Play House Comedy Club.
The Brother Gillespie
Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie make music that is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony
An Evening with Rick Buckler
An Evening with Rick Buckler Featuring the legendary drummer of The Jam, Rick Buckler, this is your chance to witness history in the making
Stratford Symphony Orchestra
The town’s symphony Orchestra is back at the Play House with another stunning programme of 3 musical gems for the classical music lover.
Feast of Fiddles- 30th Anniversary Spring Tour 2024
This is a live music entertainment like no other on the circuit which is guaranteed to be enjoyed by even the most doubting of friends dragged along!
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Following a weeklong run in London’s West End, a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, we are now heading to Stratford Playhouse on 3rd May.
Steeleye Span
Together for fifty years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.
Oh What a Night!
Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Folk Club Iona Lane
Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today.
Buddy Holly's Winter Dance Party
In this the 65th Anniversary year, we will bring you a show that will have your foot tapping, and itching to be out of your seats for a fun packed Rock n Roll evening!
Metamorphoses (Night Owl)
Exploring transformation in music and words - from Bach to Britten <br>and Keats to Kafka
Aled Jones - Full Circle
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before.
Sh!t Faced Shakespeare: Midsummer Nights Dream
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare's most loved plays: Macbeth.
This Carpenters Masquerade
Taking you through an enthralling story featuring the music of the Carpenters.
Emilio Santoro as Elvis
Internationally acclaimed, Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK.
Shaun Ryder
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour.
Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End
Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards.
The Gerry Colvin Orchestra
The Gerry Colvin Band will be joined by very special guest Marion Fleetwood, The GCB Folk choir, five string players, a top horn section and Paul Johnston on drums. Twelve people on stage to create a wonderful night not to be missed
Kiri Pritchard-McLean - Peacock
Prepare for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making "powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects" - The Guardian
Mania - the Abba tribute
Direct from London’s West End, MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one ABBA tribute show.