Theatre Royal Windsor
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A Man For All Seasons
Until 14 Nov
A Man For All Seasons
Until 14 Nov
A Man For All Seasons
Until 14 Nov
Jack And The Beanstalk 2026
20 Nov – 10 Jan 2027
Strangers On A Train
15 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027
Choose George
Monday, 19:30
T.Rextasy
Tuesday, 19:30
The Best Of Frankie Valli
Wednesday, 19:30
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Why go
- The early English Renaissance facade of the 1910 theatre.
- Summer repertory seasons, usually lasting about three weeks.
- New productions that sometimes transfer to the West End or tour nationally.
Opening hours
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The hall
- Original auditorium capacity
- 850 people Originally arranged as stalls, a dress circle, an upper circle and a gallery.
Tickets and box office
- Tickets can be booked through the theatre’s website.
- The theatre is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–19:30.
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History
A later theatre opened in 1815 on the present site; after a fire destroyed it in 1908, the current building opened in 1910. The theatre became a cinema in 1929 and reopened for theatre in 1930. John Counsell took over management in 1933, then reopened it in 1938 with an unsubsidised company. Carl Toms led a major refurbishment in 1965; Bill Kenwright has managed it since 1997.
- 1793The first Theatre Royal opened on Windsor High Street with a comedy and musical farce attended by King George III and Queen Charlotte.
- 1815A Theatre Royal predecessor opened with The School for Scandal.
- 1908A fire destroyed the earlier theatre, leaving only a small part of its auditorium.
- 1910Sir William Shipley and Captain Reginald Shipley commissioned the present building, designed by Frank Verity. It opened on 13 December.
- 1929Jack Gladwin converted the theatre into a cinema as talking pictures reduced attendance.
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- 1930It reopened as a theatre.
- 1933John Counsell took over management. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended one of the final performances of his venture.
- 1938Counsell reopened the theatre and established a company that operated without government subsidies.
- 1965Carl Toms led a major refurbishment and redecoration, assisted by Sir Anthony Denny.
- 1986John Counsell retired after running the theatre with his wife, Mary Kerridge.
- 1997Bill Kenwright began managing the theatre.
How to get there
- On footThe theatre is beside Windsor Castle, on Thames Street.
Sources: Theatre Royal, Windsor - Wikipedia · Windsor and Eton - Wikivoyage (listing) · Home – Theatre Royal Windsor · Visitor information – Theatre Royal Windsor · Visitor information – Theatre Royal Windsor · Theatre Royal Windsor: booking (its own site) · Theatre Royal Windsor: booking (its own site) · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Website
- theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1753 853888
Questions and answers
When is the Theatre Royal Windsor box office open?
It is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–19:30.
Can I book Theatre Royal Windsor tickets online?
Yes. Tickets can be booked through the theatre’s website.
Can children under four attend Theatre Royal Windsor?
They may enter the foyer, but not the auditorium unless a performance specifically allows it.
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