Box Office
01785 254 653

Choosing Your Tickets

View our seating plan for Stafford Festival Shakespeare and take a look at the ticket types and performance times below. Why not take advantage of our fantastic Special Offers for group bookings, and visit with family, friends, classmates, clients or work colleagues.

Ticket Prices

Ticket Type	Mon - Thur
First Night Saver	£15.00
Super Premium Seats	£22.00
Premium Seats	£20.00
Standard Seats	£18.00
Standard Seat Concessions	£15.00
Super Premium Family*	£80.00
Premium Family*	£72.00
Standard Family*	£60.00
Schools Parties Matinee	£5.00
Schools Parties Evening	£15.00
Party of 10 or more**	Save £1.00 off every ticket type
Party of 20 or more**	Save £2.00 off every ticket type
Party of 40 or more**	Save £3.00 off every ticket type

Ticket Type	Fri - Sat
Super Premium Seats	£23.00
Premium Seats	£21.00
Standard Seats	£19.00
Sat Matinee	£15.00

Performance Times

Thu	25 June	8.00pm
Fri	26 June	8.00pm
Sat	27 June	8.00pm
Mon (Schools' Matinee)	29 June	2.00pm
Tue	30 June	8.00pm
Wed	1 July	8.00pm
Thu	2 July	8.00pm
Fri	3 July	8.00pm
Sat Matinee	4 July	2.00pm
Sat	4 July	8.00pm
Mon	6 July	8.00pm
Tue	7 July	8.00pm
Wed	8 July	8.00pm
Thu	9 July	8.00pm
Fri	10 July	8.00pm
Sat	11 July	8.00pm

Specific Access Requirements

Disabled people are welcome to all Stafford Festival Shakespeare Productions and there is a designated area provided for wheelchair users and their carers. Please call Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Box Office on 01785 254 653 for further details and remember to state your access requirements when booking so we can ensure you enjoy the event.

Booking Information

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre | Eastgate Street | Stafford | Staffordshire | ST16 2LT

(t) 01785 254 653 | (w) http://www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk/theatre/boxofficeandbooking.php

Book Online (online booking terms and conditions)

Open 9.30am - 8.00pm Mon to Sat

For those of you that can not obtain tickets before the event, or wish to collect tickets on the night the box office will be open 90 minutes prior to the commence of the show at the castle.

Ticket Terms and Conditions

In the event of a performance being cancelled no refund will be given. Stafford Borough Council reserves the right to make alterations to casting without prior notice. Latecomers will not be allowed into the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance, as directed by the Front of House Staff. All prices and information correct at time of this page being published.

In extreme weather conditions Stafford Festival Shakespeare producers will make every effort to complete the performance and reserve the right to stop and start the action as necessary.

Performances will not be cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time.

In the event of a performance being cancelled or abandoned due to inclement weather, or any other circumstances beyond the control of Stafford Borough Council no refund will be made. Tickets cannot be exchanged for other performances or returned for resale.

Please see full conditions of sale

* Family tickets are based on a party of four and must include at least two children's tickets. Offer available Mon - Thu only.

** Party rates are available Mon - Thu only.

Enjoy Staffordshire Card Ticket Offer
This offer is only available for performances on stated dates [Tue 30th June, Wed 1st July or Thu 2nd July '09] and is strictly subject to availability. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Membership card must be presented to the Box Office when purchasing or collecting tickets and photocopies will not be accepted. Tickets are none transferable. Usual conditions apply.

Getting There

At the Heart of Britain between the West Midlands, East Midlands and North West conurbations, Stafford boasts superb accessibility to the M6, mainline railway services and the A50 link road to the M1.

Stafford Castle is located on the A518 Newport Road, five minutes from Stafford town centre and junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 motorway. Follow signs for Stafford Castle Visitor Centre.

Car and coach parking is free and transport is provided from these areas to the performance level.

If you are travelling by rail, fast and frequent services run to and from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent, Glasgow and the South West, as Stafford is situated along the West Coast mainline between London, the North West and Scotland

Make a Night of It ...

Begin your evening with a pre show drink by taking advantage of the fully licensed refreshment marquee. You may want to enjoy some of the delicious food available or bring along your own picnic to socialise with family and friends as you enjoy the magical night's entertainment brought to you by the production team at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, responsible for Stafford Festival Shakesp's prestigious history.

This year the Lewis Partnership who manage the Swan Hotel and Greengate Deli are offering some exciting alternatives for your pre theatre picnic and dinner requirements with a number of mouth-watering picnic platters or a delicious three course dinner.

We also have a range of corporate hospitality packages available, so why not meet before the show and unwind with clients or colleagues? For more information call the Swan on 01785 258 142.

Warm clothing and blankets are advised because the night can get quite chilly and you won't want anything to distract you from the unique Open Air experience. The seating grandstand is covered though so't be worried about the wonderful British Summertime!

There is so much to enjoy when you discover Stafford and its countryside ...

This fine county town is well placed in the heart of Staffordshire, a county of fascinating contrasts. Nestling on the edge of Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Stafford is the obvious centre for visiting the whole of Staffordshire and neighbouring counties.

Visit www.visitstafford.org for full details of the delights of our area including a wonderful variety of things to do and places to see in and around Stafford, good food, and car parking. Alternatively if you would like a copy of the new Stafford Mini Guide, providing this information email your details to tic@staffordbc.gov.uk. Accommodation listings are included in the Stafford Mini Guide and Visit Stafford website, however Stafford Gatehouse Theatre highly recommends The Vine Hotel and the Swan Hotel.
Tourist Information Centre | Eastgate Street | Stafford | ST16 2LT | (t) 01785 619 619