Sue Townsend Theatre, Theatre and arts centre in Leicester, United Kingdom
The Sue Townsend Theatre features multiple performance spaces and hosts productions by both local and national theatre companies throughout the year.
The facility opened in 1963 as Phoenix Theatre and received its current name in 2015 to commemorate the Leicester author Sue Townsend.
The theatre maintains connections with Leicester College, providing performance spaces for students in performing arts and sound technology programs.
Located at 16 Upper Brown Street, the venue offers regular performances, with transportation options available through nearby bus and train stations.
The building holds special significance as the location where Sue Townsend created her first award-winning play while working as writer in residence.
Location: Leicester
Address: 21 Upper Brown Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Website: http://leicestercollege.ac.uk/suetownsendtheatre
GPS coordinates: 52.63120,-1.13514
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:58
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