The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare, Theatre venue in Weston-super-Mare, England
The Playhouse is a theatre in the centre of Weston-super-Mare with a main auditorium that seats several hundred people. The programme covers comedy, music, opera, ballet, and seasonal pantomimes across the year.
The building opened in 1946 after a former market hall was converted into a theatre. A fire in 1969 destroyed the original structure, and the theatre was rebuilt from the ground up.
The venue works closely with local artists and schools, hosting dance festivals and community productions throughout the year. These collaborations have woven themselves into the fabric of local artistic life and make it a gathering place for performers of all ages.
The programme changes throughout the year, so it is worth checking what is on before you visit. The building is accessible and set up to welcome audiences for different types of shows.
In 2007, the theatre hosted the world premiere of Houdini the Musical, which staged a recreation of the escape artist's water tank illusion. The production was developed specifically for this stage.
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