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About Leicester Haymarket Theatre

Leicester Haymarket Theatre is a historic performing arts centre located at 1 Garrick Walk, Leicester LE1 3AF. Opened in 1973, the venue has a rich lineage of productions and today operates as a teaching and performing base for a local dance school since 2023. The theatre comprises a Main theatre with 901 seats and a Studio theatre with 120 seats, offering versatile spaces for performances, rehearsals, and performances-in-residence.

Whether you’re a local and visitors alike, you’ll find a welcoming venue with a fan-shaped seating layout across the Stalls (lower level) and Circles (balcony), plus five interconnected blocks on the upper levels. This page provides practical details to help you secure your seats, plan travel, and enjoy nearby stays and dining.

Beyond its stages, Leicester Haymarket Theatre sits in a vibrant arts district. It’s adjacent to Haymarket shopping options and within easy reach of central Leicester amenities. For guests driving in, the nearby Haymarket Centre car park (406 spaces) offers convenient access, with Autopay available for Haymarket Centre and Newarke Street car parks. If you’re arriving by public transit, the Haymarket Bus Station is nearby, and city bus services provide straightforward connections to and from the venue.

For visitors looking to extend their stay, we highlight recommended hotels and dining options in the area. Our trusted hotel and restaurant partners help ensure a seamless visit, whether you’re here for a show, a rehearsal, or a dance workshop. Secure your seats and plan ahead with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Garrick Walk, Leicester LE1 3AF.
  • Capacity: Main theatre 901 seats; Studio theatre 120 seats.
  • Venue type: Performing arts centre; currently used as a teaching/performing base for a dance school (since 2023).
  • Seating layout: Stalls (lower level) and Circles (balcony) in a fan-shaped design; five interconnected seating blocks on upper levels.
  • Notable events: 2018 world premiere Treasure Island by Sandi Toksvig; earlier productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1974), Oliver! (1977), The Ghost of Daniel Lambert (1981), Me and My Girl (1984), M Butterfly (1989).
  • History: Opened 1973, closed 2007, reopened 2017, closed again in 2020 (liquidation); reopened as a teaching/performing base in 2023.
  • Parking: Nearby Haymarket shopping centre car park (406 spaces); Autopay available for Haymarket Centre and Newarke Street car parks.
  • Transit: Haymarket Bus Station nearby; well-served by city bus services.
  • Nearby hotels: Travelodge Leicester City Centre (The Haymarket Centre, LE1 3PH); The Grand Hotel Leicester (Granby Street, central Leicester).