The Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited is a charity and located in the centre of the seaside town and fishing harbour of Seaton in East Devon. Facing onto the Lyme Bay, it lies on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. But the Gateway is more than just a theatre, it is a doorway into the best live music, performing arts and live streamed theatre, comedy, films and community activities, serving Seaton and surrounding areas.
The exciting and diverse programme is complemented with our community led events, celebrated through music, dance, sport, and essential environmental productions reflecting the importance of our sustainable and ecologically conscious philosophy.
With an offering for both young and older visitors alike, our fully accessible ground floor foyer, toilets, and spacious auditorium, ensures we can accommodate everyone. The additional meeting room on the first floor is ideal for smaller groups and events.
We now have an exciting and affordable membership programme that will allow you 5%, 10% or 15% discount on tickets, no booking fees and other perks that will be announced in due course. Please check out our membership page for more details. To take advantage of this discount, please purchase your membership first, then sign in to buy your tickets.
Medical evidence has proven socialising can reduce symptoms of depression, decreasing the feelings of loneliness and isolation and anxiety. With the increasing threat to our mental and physical wellbeing, in a post-pandemic world, our community led programme recognises the essential benefits to both mental and physical welfare; from seated yoga to taekwondo, photography to board games, and quiz nights to dance, there is an opportunity for everyone to make friends and develop personal interests.
Our renowned and much loved Cinema Picnic Nights, when ticketholders can bring a picnic of their choice, is an opportunity for family and friends to get together and share a meal before enjoying the latest blockbuster film. Can’t be bothered to make your own picnic? Then there are plenty of places you can buy a delicious meal including Fish & Chips, pizza, burgers, Chinese, and many more. The theatre bar will be open and both our Front of House and Bar volunteers looks forward to serving your with your favourite drink.
Whether it’s a special birthday celebration or you’re tying the knot – The Gateway is the perfect place to gather your friends and family. With a large auditorium and accessible facilities, the theatre speaks for itself plus a fully stocked bar run by our wonderful group of volunteers.
Are you looking for a large stage in East Devon? Or a venue to screen your new film? The Gateway Theatre is set up with excellent facilities to allow the best of events.
If it wasn’t for theirs and our wonderful guests generous donations, we wouldn’t be able to function the way that we do.
