The Playhouse

The Playhouse is a theatre housed in a converted Georgian spa building at Bath Road in Cheltenham. The structure retains architectural elements from its 19th-century past and features an auditorium with stalls and balcony seating.

The building began as Montpellier Baths, one of Cheltenham's earliest spa facilities dating to 1806. It was converted into a theatre in 1945 and suffered severe fire damage in 1950, after which it remained largely unchanged until recent renovations.

The theatre serves as a home for local amateur drama groups and hosts a regular program of performances in drama, comedy, and music. It plays an important role in Cheltenham's cultural life and draws audiences from across the region.

The theatre is located on Bath Road and provides wheelchair accessibility and designated accessible parking. The box office is available Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm for inquiries and bookings.

The theatre's balcony was severely damaged in a 1950 fire and remained unreconstructed for decades until its full restoration in 2007. This extended period of damage is an unusual chapter in the venue's story.

Location: Cheltenham

Inception: 1945

Address: 49-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7HG, England

GPS coordinates: 51.89677,-2.07412

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01