Theatre Royal Tours 2026
Step on up and into the spotlight where the likes of Ian McKellan CBE, Dame Judi Dench DBE, Sir Peter Hall CBE and many more have…
- Date
- 25th February 2026 - 2nd May 2026
- Time
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
About this event
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins. Join us for a unique tour as we head back in time to discover the trials and triumphs of the last remaining working Regency playhouse in the country.
Led by our enthusiastic team of Tour Guides, you’ll travel around the theatre, taking in the building and all of its history, from front of house to behind the scenes. Step on up and into the spotlight where the likes of Ian McKellan CBE, Dame Judi Dench DBE, Sir Peter Hall CBE and many more have gone before you. You’ll even get to tread the boards yourself!
To attend a tour, you must book in advance.
Tour are held on select Wednesdays and Saturdays from February to May - see below. Tours are approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
We also offer ‘step free’ tours for those with mobility issues.
We are sorry to say that the Greene King Car Park will be unavailable during tours.
Dates & Tickets
Tours cost £12 and start at 11am
Wed 11 Feb
Sat 14 Feb
Wed 25 Feb
Sat 7 Mar
Sat 14 Mar
Wed 18 Mar
Sat 21 Mar
Sat 11 Apr
Sat 18 Apr
Wed 22 Apr
Sat 25 Apr
Wed 29 Apr
Sat 2 May
National Trust Members
Tickets for National Trust Members are £5. If booking a National Trust Member ticket, please add your unique National Trust Number to your account via ‘View Account’ at the top of this page. You will also need to bring your National Trust card with you on the day. Failure to do so could result in you being charged full price for the tour.
Private Tours
If you would be interested in booking a private tour please contact booking@theatreroyal.org
Our private tours follow the same route as our public tours and suitable for a group between 10 – 30 people.
Please note we are a working theatre so may not always be able to accommodate your preferred date.
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
About the Venue
Built in 1819 the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is the last surviving example of a working Regency playhouse in the country. As a National Trust property there are a variety of ways to explore behind-the-scenes and find out more about its rich and vibrant history.
Theatre Royal was designed by renowned architect William Wilkins – also famous for designing the National Gallery and University College London. With many of its original features still intact it is the last remaining Regency playhouse in the country, and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Join one of our Guided Tours and discover why Theatre Royal is one of the most significant theatre buildings in the country. Our tours provide a fascinating and lively insight to the theatre’s history and its uses over the centuries. Our Guided Tours last approximately 90 minutes and include stairs.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through
Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of
these times do call us to discuss your requirements.
Box Office: 01284 769505
Events
| Event Date & Time |
|---|
| Wednesday 25 February 11:00am |
| Saturday 7 March 11:00am |
| Saturday 14 March 11:00am |
| Wednesday 18 March 11:00am |
| Saturday 21 March 11:00am |
| Saturday 11 April 11:00am |
| Saturday 18 April 11:00am |
| Wednesday 22 April 11:00am |
| Saturday 25 April 11:00am |
| Wednesday 29 April 11:00am |
| Saturday 2 May 11:00am |
