Candide
The Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
The Swan Theatre
Swan Theatre, Waterside, Stratford Upon Avon, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6BB
Venue Information
Approx. capacity: 450
Opened in 1986, the Swan Theatre is a favourite space for many actors, directors and audiences. An intimate theatre, it seats approximately 450 people on three sides of a deep thrust stage. Since the Transformation project, the Swan Theatre now shares its front of house space with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, with audiences enjoying the same foyer, Box Office, bars and restaurants. Other improvements from the Transformation include a new over-stage flying capability, new hearing induction loop and re-upholstered seats designed for greater comfort.
Transport
By Train
Nearest British Rail is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 20 mins walk from the town centre. A direct train service runs from London Marylebone and connections from all parts of the UK to Stratford via other rail routes.
By Car
The Swan Theatre is along side the River Avon and is well signposted thoughout Stratford-upon-Avon. M40 from London or the Midlands. The M40 links to the M42 and M25 which gives access to M1, M5, M6, M4
Parking
There are 40 spaces in front of the Theatre with a small charge (but they do fill up quickly). 200 pay and display spaces in Church Street car park, a short walk from the theatre (Open Mon-Fri 18.00hrs- Midnight, Sat and Bank Holidays all day)Street parking is impossible but there are several other car parks throughout the town but all are at least 15 mins away from the theatre so allow plenty of time.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The venue has wheelchair spaces. Please contact them to book and for any queries on 01789 272227.
Hearing Systems
The box office is fitted with a loop system and headphones are available from the venue itself.
Guide Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome in the venue. Please contact the venue to arrange.
General Access Info
Please contact the venue directly for information 01789 272227.
Doors Open: 12:45PM
Starts: 1:15PM
More Information about Candide Tickets
A £2.75 transaction fee applies (this will be added to your order on the payment page)
CANDIDE
Booking Period 29 Augst - 26 October 2013
Candide is an optimist. He believes that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds. But that belief is about to be tested as Candide's comfortable life is overtaken by war, murder, natural disaster and endless misfortune.
Beset by a barrage of clouds, Candide struggles to maintain his faith in silver linings.
RSC Writer in Residence Mark Ravenhill responds to Voltaire's novel in a new play, directed by Lyndsey Turner.
The RSC British Writer in Residence is generously supported by the COLUMBIA FOUNDATION FUND of the CAPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Seating Plan
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