The Gateway Theatre is the heart of our community, providing access to the Arts and Entertainment for everyone, through our Live Gigs and Classical Music seasons, Live Performance, and other world class theatrical productions. We bring the London theatre here via Live Streaming from The National Theatre, RSC, the ROH and many more.   Our extensive cinema programme with our famous Picnic Nights ensures that we have something for everyone.

The auditorium is fully accessible to all and can accommodate wheelchair and other mobility aid users. Please note dogs are not allowed in the theatre unless they are assistance dogs.

Support the Gateway

We have a professional stage with full lighting and sound. Performers are always ‘wowed’ by the two spacious backstage dressing rooms, with a dedicated kitchen, and toilet facilities. For our guests we have a fully stocked licensed bar and kitchen offering refreshments.  We support a wide range of community activities that take place in our large spacious auditorium, or upstairs in the Enterprise Suite, a good sized private meeting room. (Unfortunately there is not currently a lift to the first floor which is accessed by a wide staircase).

Bar

The fully licensed bar in the spacious auditorium opens before our main events, and in the interval, staying open during most of our live gigs, selling a selection of wines, spirits and draught beer & cider. A selection of soft drinks and bar snacks are also available.

Foyer

The foyer is on the ground floor and easily accessed, and is where you will find our Box Office and toilet facilities, and leads you into our spacious auditorium. The doors to the auditorium are usually opened at least 30 minutes before a performance, please check our programme for more information.

Car Parking

There is time limited on-street parking as well as some nearby car parks within easy walking distance:

  • Orchard Car Park
  • EDDC Seaton Town Hall
  • Jurassic Car Park (Long Stay)
  • The Grove Car Park
  • Town Centre Car Park

Enquiries

Should you wish to enquire about the hire any of the rooms, please review our terms & conditions here
Please call or email us directly so we can discuss your specific requirements.
Please telephone: 01297 625 699
Or Email: Using our Contact Form
The Theatre administration office is open from Mon-Thursday 9am to 4.30pm (subject to staff availability), and the Box Office is open Tuesday – Thursday 10am to 1pm (subject to volunteer availability).