We hope you will find everything here that you need to plan your visit, however, if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us on groupsales@everymantheatre.org.uk.
TICKETS/SEATING PLANS
Once your booking is confirmed, we can offer you either printed tickets to distribute to individual students, or we can issue a highlighted seating plan which can be used instead of tickets to gain entry. To use the highlighted seating plan you will need to arrive as one group and enter the auditorium together. Please let us know your preference when booking.
Please note, all primary schools are issued highlighted seating plans for the pantomime, we do not print out individual tickets - and we recommend this for all shows.
For secondary schools, we suggest that older students have individual printed tickets if organisers are anticipating that their students may want to enter and leave the auditorium unaccompanied. We also issue a highlighted seating plan so you can organise seating arrangements in advance - this also helps to prevent any confusion when you arrive, particularly if you are bringing a large group.
For both primary and secondary schools, it's important that you plan seating arrangements before the day of your visit so that teachers and their classes are aware of where to sit. This will ensure that we can get you seated as quickly as possible - leaving ample time for toilet trips before the start of the performance!
Please let the Front of House team know if you would like anyone sat anywhere specific so they can help get you seated - this is particularly important for any students or adults that may have access needs.
You can find a copy of the seating plan, including the total number of tickets on each level and seat numbers, at the bottom of this page.
COACHES AND MINIBUSES
Please note, Regent Street is a dead-end road and there is not enough space for coaches to park, unload or turn around.
Please note, we have a different system in place for our pantomime season, click here to find more information.
Minibuses are permitted to drive into Regent Street, so there is an option of students being dropped off with a member of staff directly outside the theatre, however the street is a no through road and gets very congested at times, especially during the day during the festive period.
Minibuses are permitted to park in Rodney Road open air car park which is a five minute walk from the theatre:
https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/directory_record/55331/rodney_roa
Another option is to park the minibus at one of the four allocated bays at Royal Well Bus Station (behind the Municipal Offices). Please be aware that these are popular and are allocated on a strictly first to arrive basis. It will take about eight minutes to walk to the theatre from here.
We suggest that you contact the parking office at Cheltenham Borough Council on 01242 262626 as parking options can change depending on festivals and events happening in the town.
ON ARRIVAL AT THE THEATRE
If you are a large group of 30+ we ask that you wait outside when you arrive at the theatre, until all of your group members have assembled and are ready to be seated. Our foyer is very small and can get busy very quickly, so this can help ease congestion and speed up entry into the auditorium.
RISK ASSESSMENT
If you would like a risk assessment or any further information about our health and safety policies, please contact us on groupsales@everymantheatre.org.uk.
SHOW RUNNING TIMES
The performance running times will vary but most shows include a 20 minute interval. The running times are published on the shows' main booking pages, search for your performance here.
A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Information for schools visiting the main house and the Irving Studio Theatre:
- The show cannot wait for a school party that is running late. We recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey – Cheltenham can be very busy during the festivals and festive seasons.
- The Irving Studio Theatre has unreserved seating so please be aware that you do not have specific seats allocated to you. Everyone needs to have purchased a ticket to gain entry - please purchase tickets for staff as well as for your students.
- Food and drink is strongly discouraged during any performance in the Irving Studio Theatre. Please be aware, this is an intimate space and can be very distracting for the actors and other audience members if they can hear confectionery wrappers being rustled!
- Mobile phones must be switched off in the theatre and photography is not permitted.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We have a code of conduct in place for all visitors to our venue - please make sure all members of your group are aware of this before your visit.
May we politely remind all teachers and support staff who are accompanying students to the theatre that they are responsible for the welfare, conduct, and health and safety of their students at all times during their visit.
The Everyman promotes a culture of inclusivity, respect and tolerance and we thank you for working with us to achieve this.
Seating Plan