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The Borough Theatre is a lively venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, the traditional Gateway to Wales.
There are lots of opportunities and initiatives for residents, local businesses and those with a passion for the theatre to be part of the exciting refurbishment of the much-loved venue, which has presented a varied programme of community and professional events and stood as the focal point of Abergavenny for over 150 years.
The theatre is part of the town hall building and dates back to 1870. It boasts an intimate auditorium with excellent sight lines and acoustics, which succeeds in blending historic and traditional features with a modern ambience.
The theatre is committed to presenting a wide-ranging programme of live events each year featuring drama, opera, ballet, a wide range of live music concerts, children’s events, musicals, comedy, dance and storytelling.
We are very proud of the fact that many headline artistes from the UK and overseas visit the Borough Theatre (going back to The Beatles in 1963…) as well as some of the most interesting new companies creating theatre and dance. Our programme aims to appeal to all tastes and ages – with shows for everyone from pre-school years upwards.
The performing tradition runs deep in Abergavenny and the town supports many local amateur theatre and operatic companies who regularly perform at the Borough Theatre. It is from these local amateur companies that the theatre has drawn many of its team of volunteers who act as stewards, stage crew, and bar staff.
Although much has been achieved, the ever growing demand for use of the theatre from both the professional and community sectors only goes to demonstrate that much work lies ahead in the quest to extend and develop the activities and facilities which have made the Borough Theatre Monmouthshire’s “Jewel in the Crown”.
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Events
17th Sept 2024 - 17th Sept 2024
Noriko Ogawa – The Romantic PianoNoriko Ogawa has achieved considerable renown throughout the world since her success at the Leeds International Piano Competition.- more info
19th Sept 2024 - 19th Sept 2024
Peter JamesJoin us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling crime writer Peter James as he discusses his latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning DCI Grace series 'One of Us Is Dead'.- more info
21st Sept 2024 - 21st Sept 2024
Jay Rayner talks to Tim Hayward about his new book 'Nights Out At Home: Recipes and Stories from 25 years as a Restaurant Critic'Jay's first cookbook is inspired by the dishes that have stolen his heart over his long career as a restaurant critic; collected, taken home and carefully reverse-engineered in his kitchen: where Jay is no slouch, as he demonstrated when he destroyed the opposition to win MasterChef: Battle of the…- more info
22nd Sept 2024 - 22nd Sept 2024
Tom Parker Bowles talks to Matt Tebbutt about his new book 'Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III'Tom's new book lifts the curtain on royal kitchens past and present. 'As a food history geek,' he explains 'I cannot tell you how exciting it has been to read original recipes in the royal archive in Windsor, and disappear into the lives and reigns (and eating habits) of sovereigns from Queen…- more info
26th Sept 2024 - 27th Sept 2024
4th Oct 2024 - 4th Oct 2024
History of RockRediscover the seeds of Rock & Roll in the 1950s, the birth of Rock in the 60s, right through to the Classic Rock of the 70s and 80s.- more info
5th Oct 2024 - 5th Oct 2024
From Gold to RioCelebrating the music of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran with over 20top 10 hits, the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop, classics includingGold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Thru the Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline,Girls on Film, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting formore!- more info
12th Oct 2024 - 12th Oct 2024
A Night to RememberThe musical talents of Abergavenny Borough Band, Abergavenny Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society and Ethan Stockham come together for a night to remember in memory of two much respected Abergavenny residents, Sheila Woodhouse and John Powell. Join us in a musical journey of celebration with all…- more info
14th Oct 2024 - 14th Oct 2024
The Three MusketeersJoin our heroes – D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis – on a riotous journeyfilled with sword fights, mistaken identities, and hilarious hijinks.
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19th Oct 2024 - 19th Oct 2024
A Tiger's TaleFrom a circus train in South Africa, to a steamboat on the Atlantic Ocean andonward to West Yorkshire, a ramshackle travelling troupe tell us theunbelievable true story of a family of acrobats and their adopted tiger cub.- more info
22nd Oct 2024 - 22nd Oct 2024
UnderminedInspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners' Strike, Undermined takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions inviting audiences into the action of this divisive industrial conflict.- more info
25th Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
The Dime NotesThe Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920's New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blues, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Johnny Dodds, and Red Nichols.
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30th Oct 2024 - 2nd Nov 2024
Wizard of OzThis beloved tale, in which Dorothy travels overthe rainbow to discover the magical power of home, meeting the Tin Man, Lionand Scarecrow on the way to the Land of Oz is a truly feel-good musical thatwill be enjoyed by all the family.- more info
5th Nov 2024 - 5th Nov 2024
Fibonacci Quartet – Vienna and the BohemiaBased in the UK and formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the quartet are a Resident Ensemble at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid with Günter Pichler and at the Dutch String Quartet Academy with Marc Danel, as well as frequently performing in association with…- more info
13th Dec 2024 - 15th Dec 2024
Talon – The Best of EaglesDue to the high demand for tickets in 2023 Talon are performing 3 nights in 2024!- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Seating
- Accessible Toilet
- British Sign Language
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Ear defenders available
- Wheelchairs available
Children
- Baby changing facilities
Property Facilities
- Passenger lift
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Theatre is situated in Cross Street in the centre of Abergavenny, next to the central market. There are a number of free car parks nearby. What3words
Main Building Entrance: guesswork.hogs.deeds
Box Office Entrance in Market Hall: awards.fortified.skins
Public Transport Directions
Bus stops are available along Lion Street, within 0.1 miles of the main entrance and along the A40, within 0.2miles of the main entrance.
Abergavenny Bus Station is 0.3 miles away.
Abergavenny Train Station is 0.6 miles away.
