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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tickets

Blood Brothers

The smash-hit West End musical about twins separated at birth in this unmissable production.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Funnyman Jimmy Carr is back with a brand new stand up tour full of his trademark wit.

Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter

Fans of the hit board game, this is for you!

An Inspector Calls

An inspector's revelations shake the very foundations of well to do lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

Hilarious festive antics once again bringing a smile to those young and old!

Calamity Jane

The whip-crackin’ musical classic is hitting the road on a new tour, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as fearless Calamity Jane.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Known for his hilarious TV appearances on several stand up shows, he is back on tour with a long-awaited stand-up comedy show.

Birdsong

Enjoy a heart-warming, mesmerising story about love and courage that audiences will never forget with Sebastian Faulk's Birdsong.

Hairspray the Musical

Welcome to the 60s! The cult hit musical Hairspray is back!

Bing's Birthday

See your little one's favourite television character in real life!

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The brilliance of C S Lewis returns to the stage.

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

To mark its impressive 30th year, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will tour globally in 2025, sharing its magic with audiences worldwide.

What’s On at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has a fantastic events schedule in 2024-25, with some of the best of the West End and touring theatre and entertainment right on your doorstep. Top of the list, if you want a night of feel-good songs and a star-studded cast, is Hairspray. This dazzling musical that takes you on a trip down memory lane features some of the biggest musical theatre hits and a star-studded cast. The production is set to be popular, so grab your tickets now!

Comedy fans won't want to miss comedian Paddy McGuinness in March on his first tour in seven years. Finally, for fans of a whodunnit, the highlight of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre events is An Inspector Calls; this emotional play is back this November.

About the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre was officially opened by Cilla Black on 12 October 2010, during a live celebratory event attended by stage stars including Simon Callow, David Suchet and Ruby Wax. The town’s council first began plans for the venue in 2003, with a view for it to replace the Civic Theatre that sat in the same location. The construction’s traditional topping out ceremony was completed by locally-born actress Lynda Bellingham in April 2009, ahead of its official opening and first performance, Northern Ballet’s Swan Lake, the following year.

Located in Aylesbury’s vibrant town centre, the theatre is currently managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. With an exterior design inspired by the rolling Chiltern Hills that surround the town, the building is a multi-purpose venue, equipped with cutting-edge technology. It hosts large touring musicals, tribute bands, film screenings, children’s shows and a range of other events including Aylesbury’s popular annual pantomime.

Map and Address

Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is located in Aylesbury’s easily navigated town centre, just across the road from a large cinema and minutes away from two shopping centres, with further amenities nearby. The theatre’s café is open from 10am on performance days, with food and drink on offer until show time. Situated on the Grand Union Canal, Vale Park is a short walk away, with several chain restaurants approximately 10 minutes from town’s High Street, Kingsbury and Buckingham Street.

Waterside Café at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Second Space

Frequently Asked Questions

The box office is open 90 minutes before a main house show, or 60 minutes before a Norman Bragg Studio show. It closes 15 minutes after the show.

The theatre opens up to 90 minutes before performances start, with other on-site facilities such as the Waterside Café serving food from 12pm. The modern and attractive venue is a pleasant place to enjoy a relaxing drink before the show, so it is worth arriving early.

The Waterside Café is open from 12pm on performance days, serving a range of food and drink including plant-based options. Visitors to the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre can also enjoy pre-show drinks and snacks at bars on every level, including the Ambassador Lounge, and private bars in Cartwright Room and Second Space.

A cloakroom is located in the Stalls foyer, and items can be stored for £1. ATG Theatre Card members are able to use the cloakroom free of charge. The cloakroom is subject to availability so it may be best to avoid bringing items that can't be held on your lap during the performance and arrive early if you wish to store an item.

The venue is located in the centre of Aylesbury, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Chain restaurants including Zizzi, Wagamama and Nando’s are all within easy walking distance of the theatre.

For theatregoers on a budget, Travelodge Aylesbury is right across the road from the theatre, whilst The Bell Hotel is a similarly short walk away in the town centre.

Customers can contact the box office for booking queries on 03330 096 690.