Your event, our stage
Looking for an intimate, characterful venue in the heart of Dunstable?
The Little Theatre offers a welcoming setting where audiences feel close to the action. Home to Dunstable Rep since 1968, our venue has hosted generations of performers, theatre companies and community groups, and we’d be delighted to discuss bringing your event to our stage.
A venue that brings people together
Our 99-seat raked auditorium is particularly well suited to performances and events that benefit from a strong connection between the stage and the audience.
The theatre could provide a home for:
- Plays and small-scale theatrical productions
- Rehearsals, workshops and play readings
- Comedy, spoken-word and other live performances
- Talks, presentations and community events
- Meetings and group activities
If you’re unsure whether the theatre would suit your plans, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to talk through your idea.
What you’ll find at the theatre
The Little Theatre includes:
- An intimate, raked auditorium seating 99 people
- A stage and backstage area
- Changing rooms
- A box office
- A licensed bar
- A coffee room and the quieter Dymond Room
- Step-free access for audiences
Our team can also discuss your event’s technical, staffing and front-of-house requirements with you.
A theatre with character
The Little Theatre began life as a school before becoming Dunstable’s library and, eventually, the performance venue you see today.
That history gives the building a warmth and personality that purpose-built meeting rooms and larger venues often lack. It is a place made for sharing stories, welcoming audiences and creating memorable experiences.
Finding us
The Little Theatre is located at:
High Street South
Dunstable
LU6 3SF
There are two public car parks within a short walk of the theatre: West Street car park and Priory Gardens car park.
Tell us about your event
Hire arrangements and costs will depend on the nature and requirements of your event. When contacting us, it is helpful to include:
- The type of production or event you are planning
- Your preferred dates and times
- The number of performances or sessions required
- Your expected audience size
- Any rehearsal, access or get-in time you may need
- Your technical and front-of-house requirements
- Any bar or refreshment requirements
Make an enquiry
To discuss your plans, check availability or arrange a visit to the theatre, please contact our team today.
Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help you explore whether The Little Theatre could be the right stage for it.