Towngate Mirren Studio, Basildon

Towngate Mirren Studio, 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.

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.

As well as being used for many smaller stage performances and concerts the Mirren Studio is also commonly used for business and arts exhibitions, seminars, meetings and various other functions.

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.