Regent Theatre

Originally opened in 1929 as a super cinema, The Regent Theatre’s first presentation was a silent film, The Last Command. The foyer was luxuriously decorated in the fashionable Art Deco style, with similar splendour in the auditorium and its reputation grew for presenting Sunday concerts. In 1950 there was a name change to the Gaumont and the venue became part of the increasing touring pop concert circuit in the 60s and was extensively used for amateur operatic and musical comedy productions. It 1974 it was given a triple screen and renamed the Odeon Film Centre two years later. In 1989, following the opening of a six screen Odeon at the Festival Park, it closed.

Following a three year, £23 million development of the city centre, The Regent Theatre was reopened on 22 September 1999 after being fully restored to its previously elegant Art Deco style and has already been visited by a host of distinguished guests including Sir Derek Jacobi. Her Majesty the Queen officially opened The Regent Theatre in October 1999. As a number one touring venue, The Regent Theatre is capable of taking the largest touring productions and has already played host to the very best opera, dance, drama and musicals, direct from Broadway and the West End. Most notably, Glyndebourne Touring Opera has relocated its northern operation from Manchester to The Regent Theatre, attracted by the outstanding backstage and front of house facilities that the venue offers. Other highlights have included Royal National Theatre's An Inspector Calls, Royal National Theatre's Noises Off, Adventures in Motion Pictures' Swan Lake and the West End smash hit Saturday Night Fever.

The Regent Theatre and The Victoria Hall boast conference and events facilities that are totally unique and guaranteed to impress. The two theatres offer auditoriums, conference rooms and exhibition areas that can be used during the day or evening whilst a dedicated events management team including professional AV and catering staff, ensure that your event runs smoothly and has that wow! factor.

The Regent Theatre - Britannia Suite (59x26 ft capacity 150)
A glass windowed room, with original art deco features and dance floor. This room is ideal for conferences, presentations, performances, parties and wedding receptions. There is an additional Mezzanine which can be used as a breakout or buffet area.

The Regent Theatre - Wedgwood Room (capacity 15)
A small, private enclosed room, which is ideal for board meetings, private events and client entertaining.

The Regent Theatre - Circle Bar (99x19 ft capacity 50)

The Regent Theatre - Stalls Bar (102x9 ft capacity 50)
Our unique bars on all floors are large, curved areas that can be used as conference rooms in their own right or breakout rooms. They provide unique and airy surroundings and we can arrange seating and tables to your specification.

The Victoria Hall - the Auditorium (64x62 ft)
This beautiful Victorian concert hall has a 1600 standing or 1400 seating capacity and can be used for trade fairs, product launches, concerts, AGMs, school concerts and staff presentations. It can be used to stage any event with its wooden floor (with removable seating) and stage area.

The Victoria Hall - Atrium
The large glass atrium reaches the full height of the building and sits outside the main auditorium. It can be used for more permanent displays of products and art and as an additional break out area to the main auditorium.

The Victoria Hall - Sponsors Room (28x15 ft capacity 60)
A private light filled room, surrounded by a narrow balcony which can be used in addition to the room. The room is ideal for larger board meetings or smaller conferences. The bars below this room can be used as additional break out rooms or buffet areas.

The Victoria Hall - Circle Bar (28x23 ft capacity 40)

The Victoria Hall - Upper Circle Bar (26x16 ft capacity 40)
Two open plan spacious rooms which can be used as small meeting rooms or break out rooms. These light, airy rooms are a welcome change from enclosed spaces and are also suitable for holding workshops or training sessions.

For further information and to book your event contact Sophia Flawn -
stokefunctionsandevents@theambassadors.com
01782 211212

All hotelware for our functions and events is supplied by The Dudson Group

Welcome to the Creative Learning Department at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall in Stoke-on-Trent.                      

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Our work includes:

• Youth theatres and adult drama groups, one-day tasters and week long summer schools.
• Workshops, insights, talks and resources supports the visiting productions at the theatre with skilled professionals sharing their knowledge of drama, musical theatre, children’s shows, opera, and modern and classical dance.
• Partnerships and collaborations play a key role in our work and we are proud to work closely with a diverse range of people and organisations on a local, regional and national level, especially to promote youth dance and opera.
• Work related learning activities, work experience placements, industry days and careers talks.

Highlights

02 to 011 Dance – Ten years of youth dance involving over 15000 young people and 2500 new pieces of Choreography.
Adventure Place – A ghoulish and spine chilling Youth Opera - commissions funded by the Arts Council and Make Some Noise.

The Ambassador Theatre Group is also an active member of Action for Children’s Arts and fully endorses its recent Manifesto for Children’s Arts which is inspired by Article 31 of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child:

'Every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.'
Action for Children’s Arts

We offer many opportunities for businesses to become involved with the theatre and the arts here in Stoke-on-Trent and across the UK with the Ambassador Theatre Group.

With our diverse cultural programme and wide menu of participatory activities, our work reaches out to every demographic, from classical music to pop and large scale musicals, through to stand-up comedy.

Our aim is to build relationships with the local business community, designing opportunities that give real value to your business and your employees.

To find out more about the ways you can work with us please email Karen Cody – karencody@theambassadors.com