Malvern Theatres, Malvern
Facts and practical information
The Festival Theatre, now known as Malvern Theatres, is a theatre complex on Grange Road in Malvern, Worcestershire, England. Malvern Theatres, housed in the Winter Gardens complex in the town centre of Great Malvern, has been a provincial centre for the arts since 1885. The theatre became known for its George Bernard Shaw productions in the 1930s and from 1977 onwards, along with the works of Edward Elgar. Up until 1965, 19 different plays of Shaw were produced at the Malvern Festival Theatre, and six premiered here, including The Apple Cart at the opening Malvern Festival in 1929, Geneva, a Fancied Page of History in Three Acts in August 1938 and In Good King Charles's Golden Days in August 1939. ()
Malvern Theatres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Worcestershire Beacon, Great Malvern Priory, Malvern Museum, Sugarloaf Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Malvern Theatres open?
- Monday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Friday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am - 8 pm
- Sunday 3:30 pm - 8 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Malvern Theatres?
How to get to Malvern Theatres by public transport?
Bus
- Church Street • Lines: 44, S44, X44 (3 min walk)
- Graham Road • Lines: 43, 44, S44, X43, X44 (5 min walk)
Train
- Great Malvern (10 min walk)
- Malvern Link (29 min walk)