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Mayflower Theatre

Theaters ·Southampton ·Closed
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About

Mayflower Theatre is a Grade II-listed Art Deco theatre in Southampton city centre.

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Why go

  • Touring West End musicals, drama, dance, opera, live music and comedy
  • The largest theatre in southern England outside London
  • A stage that welcomed the Beatles in 1963
  • An auditorium refurbished in 2018, with new stalls and circle seats and reupholstered balcony seating

Opening hours

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Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday10:00 – 17:30
Thursday10:00 – 17:30
Friday10:00 – 17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

The hall

Capacity
2,300 seats

Tickets and box office

  • Buy tickets and vouchers on the theatre’s website.
  • Telephone: 023 8071 1811.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 1994

    The 1994 production of Dick Whittington attracted 126,256 theatregoers.

    Mayflower Theatre - Wikipedia
  2. 2000

    The Phantom of the Opera drew a record audience of 185,000 across its 2000 run.

    Mayflower Theatre - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. 1928Opened on 22 December as the Empire Theatre, part of the Moss Empire theatre group.
  2. 1933A projection booth and retractable screen were installed as cinema sound films arrived.
  3. 1942The theatre was used mainly as a cinema and taken over by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation.
  4. 1957Bill Haley & His Comets performed at the theatre.
  5. 1963The Beatles performed at the theatre.
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  1. 1966The Rolling Stones performed with Ike & Tina Turner and The Yardbirds.
  2. 1967Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens performed at the theatre.
  3. 1973Led Zeppelin performed at the theatre.
  4. 1974, 1975 and 1977Queen performed at the theatre.
  5. 1983A bid to convert the theatre into a bingo hall was refused, and it received Grade II listing.
  6. January 1986The theatre closed for redevelopment, including stage improvements and new facilities.
  7. 24 February 1987It reopened as The Mayflower with Peter Pan, starring Bonnie Langford.
  8. 2003Refurbishment changed the stage from raked to flat.
  9. 2009A three-month closure allowed backstage redevelopment, a new scene dock and bar refurbishment.
  10. 30 August 2013The extended foyer opened with a performance of Bugsy Malone.
  11. 2018The auditorium was refurbished, with new stalls and circle seats, re-upholstered balcony seats, LED lighting and improved disability access.
  12. June 2025Work began on a rear-site expansion. Plans include a double-height rehearsal studio, accessible dressing rooms, a combined stage door and reception, and stage-level access for disabled performers.
  13. May–August 2026Main-theatre programming was scheduled to pause for construction.

How to get there

  • TrainSouthampton Central station is close to the theatre; its proximity influenced the site choice.
  • CarAllow extra travel time because of nearby roadworks. The theatre is at 22–26 Commercial Road, Southampton.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The extended foyer has street-level wheelchair access.
  • Lift A lift for disabled access was added in 2003.
  • Improved disability access The 2018 refurbishment improved disability access.

Sources: Mayflower Theatre - Wikipedia · Southampton - Wikivoyage (do) · Mayflower | Southampton · Visit | Mayflower · Our venues | Mayflower · Mayflower Theatre: booking (its own site) · Mayflower Theatre: menu (its own site) · Mayflower Theatre: menu (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
22-26 Commercial Road, Southampton

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Questions and answers

Are bags searched at Mayflower Theatre?

Bags are searched on arrival. Visitors who decline a search may be refused admission.

What size bag can I bring to Mayflower Theatre?

Bags larger than 40 × 30 × 15 cm are not allowed inside.

Can I leave and re-enter Mayflower Theatre?

Keep your ticket with you when leaving and re-entering the building.

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