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Founded in 2004, the Original Theatre Company is a touring theatre company, producing both classical and contemporary works alongside new writing.

The Original Theatre Company produces work according to two simple criteria, firstly and most importantly to entertain and secondly to challenge. The Original Theatre Company was founded in 2004. Since then we have gained a reputation for work that is carefully conceived, crystal clear, challenging and always entertaining. We are and have always been, first and foremost a touring company, we produce a summer outdoor tour every year that takes theatre to unusual and exciting 'found spaces.'

"An unforgettable experience of great theatre, great music and a great unique Venue, surely one of the UK's leading touring theatre companies"  East Magazine

At the heart of everything we do is the passionately held belief that quality theatre does not have to be elitist, and that people everywhere expect and deserve the best. We want our work to reflect the diversity of the cities and towns we play in.

We have a deep commitment to creative learning and provide workshops, master-classes, seminars and talks to people of all ages throughout the country.

"Art imitates life and life is enriched by the power of theatre...as Alastair Whatley's production casts new light on this most romantic of plays" Michael Stewart, The Morning Star

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For general enquiries please email us at info@originaltheatre.com or please call us on 0870 803 0158.

The Original Theatre Company, Dovedon Hall, Chedburgh Road, Whepstead, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4UB.

 

 

 

Vincent in Brixton final tour date!

After our acclaimed run in Eastbourne, our production of Vincent in Brixton opens at The Theatre Royal in Windsor on Monday 22nd June and runs through to Wednesday 24th.

Please click here to visit their web page to find out further information and book tickets. This is your very last chance to catch what has been called “The Show of the year” featuring 'some of the best acting to be seen in Britain'.

Play of the Year...A not-to-be missed treat!

Vincent in Brixton has opened its run in Eastbourne to rave reviews. Click here to read them in full. You still have time to catch the show in Eastbourne until Saturday and then from 22nd-24th May at The Theatre Royal Windsor, click here to book tickets.

Mallard Showing

Oliver Nias’ new play has its first development showing this Friday 27th March at 7.30pm at The Studio Theatre, South Hill Park Arts Centre. We have a very limited number of free tickets available for this one off event. Please email alastair@originaltheatre.com to reserve your ticket. For information on the cast and crew please consult our Productions page.

Vincent in Brixton Tour extension

Vincent in Brixton has been extended for a third time with a week’s run at The Theatre Royal Windsor from the 22nd June this year. Tickets will be on sale soon in the mean time you can click here for  The Stage’s review of our performance.

Vincent in Brixton opens to  great acclaim!

Vincent in Brixton opened to great acclaim in Basingstoke last week and starts its touring leg with performances at South Hill Park Arts Centre in Bracknell on Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st March.

There are free tickets available to under 26’s in line with Government’s free theatre initiative, do take advantage of this fantastic offer by calling box office and quoting FYI on 01344 484 123.

View Photos on the Production page.

Vincent in Brixton

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