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Historic Theatre & Event Venue

Maddermarket Theatre

Norwich, East of England — NR2 1DR

310

Max Capacity

FROM

£450

Per Day

4.3

31 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Maddermarket Theatre is a remarkable historic venue located in St John's Alley in the heart of Norwich. Built in 1921 in the style of an Elizabethan playhouse, this intimate theatre combines period authenticity with modern facilities, making it a unique setting for performances, conferences, and special events. The main auditorium features traditional gallery seating and can accommodate up to 310 guests, while additional spaces including the Green Room and foyer areas provide flexible options for receptions and meetings. As one of the first purpose-built Elizabethan-style theatres of the modern era, the venue offers an atmospheric setting with exposed timber beams, authentic period details, and professional lighting and sound systems. The theatre's central Norwich location provides easy access to the city's cultural quarter, making it ideal for corporate events, product launches, conferences, and celebrations that require a distinctive and memorable setting.

Room Capacities

theatre

310

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

400

dining

250

banquet

200

Pricing

Day rates from £450

Theatre hire from £300 for daytime events. Full day rates from £450. Evening performances command premium rates. Heritage venue surcharge may apply. Catering packages available through approved suppliers.

Features & Amenities

Historic Elizabethan architecture

Professional lighting

Sound systems

Period staging

Flexible event spaces

Central Norwich location

Licensed bar

Accessible facilities

AV equipment

Catering facilities

WiFi

AV & Technical

Stage Lighting

Sound System

Microphones

Basic Projection

Wi-Fi

Ideal For

Theatre ProductionsCorporate EventsPrivate FunctionsWedding ReceptionsCultural EventsMeetings

Location & Access

St John's Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR

Norwich Railway Station 0.8 miles (12-minute walk) with direct services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, and Birmingham. Regular bus services to city centre stops. Norwich Airport 6 miles.

No on-site parking due to city centre location. Nearby St Andrews Multi-storey car park 200m. Evening and weekend street parking available on surrounding streets with some restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible