Location
Address
The Hinckley Concordia Theatre
Stockwell Head,
Hinckley.
Leicestershire.
LE10 1RE.
http://www.concordiatheatre.co.uk
publicity@concordiatheatre.co.uk
Travelling By Bus
No bus services are available directly to the door of the Concordia Theatre, but the Bus Station is only a five minute walk away from the theatre, which is well signposted. Please check local timetables.
Travelling By Train
Hinckley's train station is only a 15 minute walk away from the Theatre.
Centro operated trains run on a regular basis from Leicester (20min duration) and Birmingham New Street (40min duration).
For further rail enquiries please call 08457 48 49 50 or visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Travelling By Car
The Concordia Theatre is situated at the bottom of Stockwell Head in the centre of Hinckley and is well signposted from the edge on town.
If using the M69, come off at Junction 1 Northbound or Junction 2 Southbound and follow the signs for Hinckley and then Concordia Theatre.
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Facilities
Parking
The Concordia Theatre offers patrons free secure parking for all evening performances. The Britannia Centre multi-storey car park is straight across the road from the theatre and parking is free for guests. The car park is open from 6:30PM - 7:45PM and then the gates are locked until 9:30PM where they remain open until 11:15PM. Please note that all cars should be removed from the car park before this time.
Doors Open
For evening performances the theatre opens its doors at 7:00PM for a 7:30PM curtain up. Entrance to the auditorium varies between shows but is usually around 20 minutes prior to the performance. For Saturday matinee performances the theatre is open from 2:00PM for a 2:30PM curtain up. For Sunday performances the theatre opens its doors at 1:30PM for a 2:00PM matinee curtain up and 6:30PM for a 7:00PM evening curtain up.
The Spotlight Bar
You can now enjoy a quiet drink in an ambient atmosphere of the newly refurbished licensed bar. The bar opens every evening during the season at 7:00PM until normal closing hours. Orders for interval drinks can be given to bar staff before your evening performance. The bar is situated on the upper foyer level of the theatre.
The Coffee Lounge
The lounge is open during the interval of every performance through out the season, offering a wide range of refreshments. There is a selection of drinks here as well as biscuits and snacks. Orders for interval drinks can be given to the lounge staff before the performance. The Coffee lounge is situated on the same level as the bar.
Pre-Show Snacks
A wide range of pre-show snacks can be obtained from the kiosk in the foyer. The kiosk is also open during the interval of each performance. It is situated next to the doors of the auditorium. Ice creams are als on sale in the auditorium during the interval of a performance.
Dress Code
There is no formal dress code for the theatre.
Box Office
Located on the lower (entry) level of the theatre.
Opening Hours
Monday & Wednesday 7 - 8pm
Saturday 10am - Noon
01455 615005
Information Office
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 10.30am - 3.30pm
01455 615005
Loop System
The whole of the theatre's auditorium is equipped with the loop system to benefit our hard of hearing patrons. To make full use of this please switch your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position when entering the auditorium. Please ask a member of the front of house staff for more information or if you require assistance. Certain performances are sign interpreted, please call the box office for details.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are welcome at the Concordia Theatre and staff will be happy to assist blind and visually impaired patrons to their seats and around the theatre. If you would like to discuss these details please call the box office prior to the performance.
Wheelchairs and Disabled Patrons
Please see the Concordia Theatre Access page for information on disabled access.
Auditorium
The Concordia Theatre's auditorium seats 400 patrons. At present tickets are booked individually with each society and seats are allocated on a first come-first served basis. The best seats going to the earliest bookings. The proximity of the auditorium allows for excellent viewing and sound from all seats and therefore ‘being at the back’ will not hinder your viewing pleasure. For special needs with regards to seating (aisle seats etc.) please contact the box office. As a guide the best leg room is available on 'A' row at the front as there is a gangway in front of them, however these seats are in close proximity to the stage, which is raised by 3ft.
Theatre Programme in audio CD format
An audio CD of the theatre programme has been prepared. Primarily produced for those with sight impairment, this is available to anyone who requires it. Details of the programme, ticket prices, contact numbers etc., are included and this will be updated at the commencement of each half season. Copies can be obtained from the Theatre. For information please contact Judy Peatfield (Publicity Officer) 01455 847676 or email publicity@concordiatheatre.co.uk
Talks for groups and societies
The Theatre Publicity Officer is always happy to give talks on the Concordia Theatre. This can be given at your usual meeting venue together with a slide show or visits to the Concordia Complex can be arranged. If you would like further details regarding this, please contact Judy Peatfield (Publicity Officer) on 01455 847676 or email publicity@concordiatheatre.co.uk
Corporate Functions
The Concordia Theatre is available to private and corporate hire during the day and have served many clients in the past. We also offer corporate hospitality for show evenings and individual needs can be catered for. If you would like to learn more about hiring the theatre for corporate events please ask for further details please contact Judy Peatfield (Publicity Officer) on 01455 847676 or email publicity@concordiatheatre.co.uk
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