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Arena Theatre

Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE, England
01902 321 321
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Owner description: The Arena Theatre is one of the West Midlands longest established and most successful small-scale touring venues. Our visitors can enjoy a superbly... more » Owner description: The Arena Theatre is one of the West Midlands longest established and most successful small-scale touring venues. Our visitors can enjoy a superbly compact, reasonably priced, state-of-the-art complex. Bright and bold in design, it embraces excellent front of house facilities and two exceptionally relaxing theatres with flexible performing spaces.The Arena Theatre seats 150 and is brilliantly deceptive – seductively drawing its audiences into a more intimate understanding of the play, surprisingly spacious for dance or ballet, funky and unpretentious for hot music. Quality programming has always been of paramount importance to the Arena Theatre and outstanding professional companies, celebrating drama, dance and music, will continue to dominate throughout any given season. The Arena also showcases work by local schools, colleges, students, amateur companies and community events. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

A perfect night out a excellent cost for all,there is a vast variety of shows to choose from and we have never been disappointed.A great night out for everyone.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013 via mobile

We came here following an invite from the Asian classical music. A group of 12 of us came from London to this venue we have had a splendid evening the staff helping there couldn't have done enough , parking was easily accessible. We then went along to the Bilash for dinner read the review.....

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Helen K, Public Relations Manager at Arena Theatre, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Glad that you had a nice evening at the Arena - hope to see you again soon! Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Helen More

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I have been many times to this Venue. I generally go once or twice a month. Every time it has delivered first class Theatre. Ticket prices are very reasonable and if you buy two or more shows at a time, they are incredible value. The staff are always friendly, the bar is small but in keeping with the venue and... More

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Helen K, Public Relations Manager at Arena Theatre, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Hi Brian, Thanks very much for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. We're please that you enjoy coming to the Arena and look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Helen More

Wolverhampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Almost a best kept secret - huge variet of shows in a small, friendly theatre. Check out the multibuy option - its great value theatre without this, with it its exceptional... frinds and I go to many performances during the season - rarely disappointed but whn its so cheap its worth taking the chance ans supporting a myriad of companies,... More

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Helen K, Public Relations Manager at Arena Theatre, responded to this review
14 January 2013

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! Hope to see you and your friends at the Arena during our spring season. Best wishes, Helen More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

This is a small friendly theatre that has tiered seating round 3 sides of the stage. It is friendly and informal and hosts drama, comedy, music and dance performances. I go many times a year because it is very reasonably priced, you always get a good view and the productions are usually of an extremely high standard. Parking is easy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

brilliant atmosphere will be visiting again.wasnt dissapointed.worth every money. food is lovely polite staff

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

We love visiting the Arena, but if we need a meal before the show we are limited to crisps or local pubs. The theatre is missing out here as the pubs nearest are not great venues.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

friendly staff, good acoustics and technical support, decent prices and wide range of shows etc!

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

This small theatre attracts the type of shows that go to the Edinburgh Festival and I go every week if possible. There is an excellent cheap ticket offer if you buy more than 1 show bui it is not expensive even at full price. Staff are very friendly. There is a bar/ coffee shop for preshow and interval drinks. The... More

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