Hire the Hardwicke Theatre

Currently Unavailable due to Covid-19 Restrictions.

Thorns Collegiate Academy boasts excellent theatrical facilities, suitable for conferences, talks, lectures, plays, musicals and dance shows amongst a plethora of other professional events.

Interested in hiring the Hardwicke Theatre?

The Hardwicke Theatre, a high quality, low cost performance facility for our students and the community, seats an audience of 186 in its tiered and retractable seating, alongside new projection facilities, sound system and curtains and also refurbished lighting system.

All hiring information is available on this page, including the booking form, and the calendar of availability.

Please download the booking form and send to Theatre Manager: asouthall@tca.shirelandcat.netor alternatively, please submit your enquiry using the contact form below.

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    Additional Booking Information and Technical Requests

     

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    • History

      Sir Cedric Hardwicke (1893-1964) was born in Lye. He was an English actor who worked on stage and screen for over 50 years.  His theatre work included Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, travelling the world ‘treading the boards’.  The late Sir Hardwicke, who is commemorated at Lye Cross, was the youngest actor at the time to receive a knighthood at the age of 41.

      Thorns Collegiate Academy decided to name the theatre after him, to provide inspiration for students and members of the community pursuing an interest in performing arts.

      Edward Hardwicke the son of Sir Cedric, gave his support to the relaunch of The Hardwicke Theatre in 2011. At the event Mr Hardwicke spoke of his delight at the decision by staff at Thorns Collegiate Academy to honour his Holllywood actor father, who was born a stone’s throw away from the Academy.

    • Theatre Personnel and Contact Information
      Hardwicke Theatre Manager Andy Southall
      Hardwicke Theatre Technician Andy Southall

      Please communicate with the Hardwicke Theatre Manager directly via email: Asouthall@tca.shirelandcat.net

    • Normal Opening Hours

       

      Day Open Closed
      Monday 4pm 10:30pm
      Tuesday 4pm 10:30pm
      Wednesday 4pm 10:30pm
      Thursday 4pm 10:30pm
      Friday 4pm 9:30pm
      Saturday 9am Contact for details
      Sunday 9am Contact for details