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About Harlow Playhouse

Welcome to Harlow Playhouse, the council‑owned theatre and performing arts venue in Harlow, Essex. With a main auditorium seating around 400 and a 120‑seat the section you want, plus mezzanine and studio spaces for hire, we’ve got options for a wide range of performances—from grand productions to intimate shows. Located at Playhouse Square, Harlow, we’re conveniently connected by public transport and supported by nearby parking. Whether you’re catching a main stage production, a comedy night, or a dance performance, secure your seats with us for a straightforward, friendly ticket buying experience.

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Harlow Playhouse hosts notable productions such as Peter Pan (RARE Productions) and entertainment from comedians like Stephen K Amos, along with contemporary shows like Forbidden Nights 2025. The venue sits within the Arts & Cultural Quarter, with Occasio House nearby having been redeveloped (demolished in 2023). For accessibility, disabled parking is available, and multiple parking facilities are within walking distance. Transit options include a short walk from Harlow Bus Station and a roughly 1.3 mile walk or short taxi ride from Harlow Town Rail Station. Affiliated partners provide curated recommendations for stays and dining to enhance your visit.

Browse upcoming events, plan your visit, and secure your seats with confidence—Harlow Playhouse is here to make live theatre easy and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Theatre 1 (main) ~400 seats; Theatre 2 (Studio) ~120 seats; Mezzanine and studios also available for hire.
  • Address: Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS, Essex, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Council‑owned theatre and performing arts venue operated by Harlow District Council.
  • Seating chart: Main auditorium described as proscenium arch (fly tower); exact seating plan not published publicly on all pages, but capacity figures are provided by venue networks.
  • Parking: Adjacent Harvey Centre car park, Water Gardens car park, and NCP Terminus Street car park (charges apply; disabled parking available).
  • Transit: Harlow Bus Station ~5 minutes on foot; Harlow Town Rail Station ~1.3 miles away (about a 40‑minute walk or ~10‑minute taxi).
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Harlow (approx. 0.2 miles from the Playhouse).
  • Notable events hosted: Example shows include Peter Pan (RARE Productions), Stephen K Amos live comedy, and Forbidden Nights 2025.
  • Renaming/demolition: The Playhouse itself has not been renamed or demolished; nearby Occasio House was demolished in 2023 as part of the Arts & Cultural Quarter redevelopment.