| Venue Name |
Towngate Theatre |
| Location |
Basildon |
| Capacity |
564 seated / 775 standing & seated |
| Address |
St Martin's Square Basildon Essex SS14 1DL
|
| Current Season Times |
Booking shows until November 2009 BOOK TICKETS |
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
First opened in 1989, the Towngate Theatre is owned by Basildon District Council and is run by the Council's Cultural Services section. After a period of partial closure the Towngate re-opened fully in summer 2006 as an important feature of Basildon Council's modern cultural strategy.
Although the Towngate Theatre was built as recently as the late 1980s, its main auditorium follows the traditional horse-shoe design seen in many theatres built during the Georgian period. However, it is possible to quickly remove and store the entire 232 stalls seats under the main stage, creating a massive 378 square metre flat floor area suitable for all sorts of occasions.
Work is continually underway to build up a show calendar which will include shows put together by Towngate Promotions, as well as popular, entertaining and occasionally, more cultural and controversial productions brought in from elsewhere. All chosen to appeal to as large a cross section of people as possible.
Importantly, the venue continues to attract many nearby performance arts schools and amateur production groups who contribute so importantly to the District's cultural scene.
In Autumn 2008 there will be completely re-furbished stalls seats to make seeing a show at the Towngate even more comfortable and enyoyable!
Towngate Theatre Seating Plan

Getting to Towngate Theatre
Located in the middle of Basildon town centre, less than 5 minutes walk from the town's bus and rail stations and surrounded by ample car parking, much of which is free after 6.00pm.
For the closest car park head for the Westgate Shopping Centre. From the car park walk towards the Argos Store in the corner, and then through the walkway. Turn right and the Towngate Theatre is on the Left.
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Towngate Theatre, Basildon
SPECIAL OFFER: Family of 4 offers The most spectacular panto of them all! Stars Sandra Dickinson & Simon Fielding
4 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
The brilliant Chas & Dave come to town to give everyone a good time and have a right old knees up!
One day only on 16 Jan 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
An electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. Sure to be a great night!
One day only on 29 Jan 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Robin Ince is a true comedian's comedian. Don't miss this master at work in a small intimate venue.
One day only on 13 Feb 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
GYP brings Amy Winehouse’s true look, feel and vocal ability to every performance.
One day only on 14 Feb 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Raw and ravaged, Candi Staton's is one of the signature sounds of southern soul and gospel music.
One day only on 23 Feb 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Irishman Ed Byrne with his latest show 'Different Class' hot on the heels of selling out all 2008 dates.
One day only on 3 Mar 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Charlie and his five-piece band are well known for keeping concertgoers enthralled.
One day only on 6 Mar 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Expect historical characters, mythical creatures and the eternal battle between good and evil.
One day only on 6 Mar 2009.
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Ga Ga play an amazing tribute to Queen showcasing performance over image.
One day only on 7 Mar 2009.