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Albany Theatre Backstage Tours

The Albany Theatre, Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Get exclusive backstage access to The Albany, an art deco theatre built in the 1930s. Hear about the storied history of this arts venue, from its origins as a college lecture hall to its role in World War II and its present-day use as a theatre.

Attendees will obtain a free ticket online from our website and choose from three different slots to attend the venue for the tour. Our talker Adam Wood will spend time talking through the history, notable dates and moments relating to the theatre and surrounding area. The tour will take roughly 30 minutes and will take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings. There will be an option to purchase tea/coffee and other refreshments before and after the tour.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
Tours: 1000, 1100 & 1200
Saturday 19 September:
Tours: 1000, 1100 & 1200

Location & directions

The Albany Theatre, Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ

Directions:
Albany Theatre Main Entrance - People will meet in the Foyer and be walked around the building and backstage. The Albany Theatre is on the corner of Albany Road and Butts Road, at the outskirts of Earlsdon and just outside the ring road about ten minutes’ walk from the city centre.
Contact on day:
Sophie Jones-Davies
Telephone number:
+442476998964

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Audiences will book their space online here: https://www.albanytheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ or at our box office 10:30am-1:30pm Monday - Saturday on 02476998964
Booking contact name:
Albany Theatre Box Office
Booking telephone number:
+442476998964
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.albanytheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Accessibility details

During backstage section of the tour - there are stair up to the stage however there is an alternative route through our stage door for attendees with any mobility issues or wheelchair users. We will ask bookers to state this when booking so tour guide is aware.

Additional information

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
30 minute(s)

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