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Theatre
 Windsor's
most famous theatre is the Theatre
Royal, Thames Street. This theatre, housed in an Edwardian
grade II listed building, features many big name productions, often
touring before appearing in the West End. It is also the home of the
traditional pantomime each Christmas, like "Jack
and the Beanstalk", Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty -
these are always a great show for the kids at Christmas. For details
of the current programme, telephone the box office on 01753 853888.
For a
more alternative venue, try the Windsor Arts Centre,
St Leonards Road. The Arts Centre features a range of events, including
theatre, music, films, exhibitions and comedy. For information telephone
01753 859421.
Windsor
Theatre Guild is a local theatre company, putting on plays at
a variety of venues in Windsor and Eton during the year.
London
and the West End are easily within reach for an evening's
entertainment. For information about what's on, try the Official
London Theatre Guide.
Other
local venues include:
- South
Hill Park, Bracknell - an 18th century mansion, with a
large and active arts centre, including theatre, cinema, music,
comedy, workshops and exhibitions, telephone 01344 484123
- The
Swan, High Wycombe - theatre, ballet, opera, dance, comedy,
art gallery, telephone 01494 512000
- Wokingham
Theatre, Wokingham - telephone 0118 9785363
- The
Hexagon, Reading - 1200-seat theatre, arts centre, pantomime,
ballet, festivals, telephone 0118 9606060
- Artslink
Theatre, Camberley - theatre, arts venue, cinema, conferences,
telephone 01276 707600
- Kenton
Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, telephone 01491 575698
- The
Corn Exchange, Newbury - comedy, film, drama, music, exhibitions,
childrens shows, cafe, telephone 01635 522733
Further
afield is Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the Royal
Shakespeare Company. The RSC also performs in the Barbican,
London, and tours during the year.
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