Well, we said we’d open on the 10th August. We ALMOST did.
Unfortunately because of the delayed opening of Phase 4 of the government roadmap we didn’t quite get there. HOWEVER. We do in fact have some upcoming shows!
Shows that are actually happening, with a limited audience and happening very soon. Tickets are a little more expensive than usual but we’re sure you can appreciate why. It’s a whopping capacity of about 40 in the Main Space (instead of 178) and the majority of ticket income goes to the artists, as it rightly should.

We’ve had an incredible response in terms of donations from our friends and supporters throughout the summer which has allowed us to actually get to this point. It’s been truly humbling. Unfortunately we still very much need your help to keep motoring. Donate to Smock Alley here.

The safety and comfort of our artists, audiences and staff are our biggest concerns and a visit to Smock Alley will feel a little different then before. If you are attending a show, we are asking all patrons to pay attention to the information that will be sent out via our box office, to familiarise themselves with the guidelines and protocols on our website and to follow the instructions from our FOH staff on arrival. View our COVID-19 policy.

While it is difficult to open our theatre spaces for public performance under the necessary restrictions, our Banquet Hall is large and airy and is perfect for hosting small events. If you are interested in booking the Banquet Hall or any of our spaces for small events, filming, workshops or rehearsals please do get in touch with the team.

COVID-19 Show Cancellations and Rescheduling

Naturally this is a complicated time. We do hope you’ll be patient with us as we try to reschedule a great number of different shows and events.

If the new dates for a rescheduled event don’t suit you, we sincerely hope you might consider leaving your booking as a donation to the theatre and the artists involved. A credit note for future shows is another option. Of course we will understand if that’s not a viable option for you. We will honour refunds where they are required. Refunds will be issued once it is confirmed that a postponed show has new dates in place or is cancelled altogether.

We work on in the hope that the artists involved and the people who help make all this happen; performers, crew, designers, front-end and back-end venue staff, can come through this extremely challenging time.

If you’re in a position to, you might consider purchasing gift vouchers or donating to the theatre at this time. Every little helps.

Stay safe and well and we’ll hopefully catch you along the road.

All at Smock Alley Theatre

If you have any questions, issues or wonderings, feel free to contact us at [email protected]