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Theatre Royal

Grade I listed Regency theatre, built 1819.

Venue at a glance Theatre Royal · Bury St Edmunds
~350
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Classical
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Theatre Royal — Quick Facts

Grade I listed Regency theatre, built 1819.

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Capacity~350 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Theatre Royal 5 Westgate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QR

Genres

Classical Jazz Folk Theatre

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About Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal is a grassroots music venue in Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds with a standing capacity of approximately 350. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Theatre Royal books Classical, Jazz, Folk, Theatre acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bury St Edmunds venue directory.

The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a 200-year-old Regency playhouse — the only surviving one in the country and one of just eight Grade I listed theatres in the UK, uniquely run under the auspices of the National Trust. It presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and light entertainment, from classic drama and Shakespeare to rocking tribute bands, family shows, stand-up comedy and contemporary new writing. For west Suffolk audiences it is a cornerstone cultural venue blending heritage with a lively live performance calendar.

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5 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Bury St Edmunds venue directory.
Theatre Royal books Classical, Jazz, Folk, Theatre. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Theatre Royal has a standing capacity of approximately 350, classed as a medium venue. See all Bury St Edmunds venues for size comparisons.
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