Milton Keynes Theatre

One of the region’s leading live entertainment venues, Milton Keynes Theatre showcases the best West End and touring productions from across the UK. Offering a wide and varied programme including first class dance, drama, musicals, opera, comedy and children’s shows.

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We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

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Getting around

Enjoying the show

Resources & help

Getting around

Access parking

There are a limited number of accessible parking spaces immediately in front of the theatre on Midsummer Boulevard.

Lift

There is lift access to all levels of the theatre with voice commentary and tactile aids.

Step free access and wheelchairs

The Garden Room and Foyer Bar on the ground floor, and both Circle Bars all have low level counters and accessible levels for transactions, or you can ask us for At Seat Service when you arrive.

Stalls Row E, Circle Row A and Upper Circle Row A are all step-free, level-access rows, as well as both our Circle boxes. A detailed guide of the number of steps to seats in our auditorium is available on request. Please contact our Stage Door if you would like further information.

There are six wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls and four spaces in the Upper Circle which are also suitable for transferring. Both our Circle boxes are suitable for wheelchair access. Our auditorium seats are approximately 50cm wide with non-moving armrests. All seats in our Boxes are free-standing.

Accessible toilets

There are separate, fully accessible, male and female facilities on the ground and first floors, and fully accessible facilities for both men and women on the third floor (by door 10). There is an emergency call-point in all accessible facilities, should you need to call for a member of staff. Baby changing facilities are located on the ground, first and third floors.

Enjoying the show

Seat dimensions

The space between the armrests is 44cm/17 inches. The armrests are static. The only free-standing seats without armrests are in the Boxes in the Dress Circle and Platforms in the Upper Circle (these are all restricted view seats).

Services for blind, partially sighted or otherwise visually impaired audiences

Information about our venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on our Visual Impairment Services page. We recommend seats in Stalls area for customers who require a closer view of the stage. For Audio Described shows you can sit in any area in the auditorium. Touch Tours may also be available to accompany Audio Described performances; this will be advertised on the web or brochure page for each show.

Services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences

Information about our venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on our Hearing Impairment Services page. Our venue uses the Mobile Connect system only.

Resources & help

Useful links

For any resources such as Visual Storys or links to our Euan’s Guide page, please see our Additional Resources. In conjunction with the National Autistic Society based here in Milton Keynes, we've put together a Social Story for those on the autistic spectrum. Please contact our Box Office to request the Social Story.

Further information and questions

Details of company-wide Access Services are available in our Access Section. Any other questions please see our FAQ’s.