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About Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
The Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, known locally as the Civic Theatre, is a historic civic arts centre housed in the Oswaldtwistle Town Hall complex. With an auditorium seating approximately 450 to 457, this public/community theatre has hosted memorable performances and events, including launches and appearances by notable comedians and musicians. While operating status has faced challenges in recent years, the venue remains a landmark in Oswaldtwistle and a key cultural hub for the community.
Below you’ll find practical information to help you plan your visit or secure tickets for future programming, along with nearby accommodation and dining options to make your trip convenient and enjoyable.
Important notes: The venue sits at 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle BB5 3HZ, with a small on-site car park at the rear. Parking is best avoided on Sun Street where double yellow lines apply. Public transit is readily available via local bus routes (6, 6A, 7, 7A and 1) and the nearby Oswaldtwistle Train Station, giving easy access to nearby towns like Accrington, Blackburn, and Preston. While the building has faced closure and restoration discussions since 2023, the civic arts heritage remains a focal point of community life. We’ll continue to share updates as restoration progress unfolds.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle BB5 3HZ.
- Venue type: Civic Arts Centre and Theatre (public/community theatre), known locally as the Civic Theatre.
- Auditorium capacity: around 450 seats (c.450); some listings vary, with figures around 457 seats.
- Parking: on-site car park at the rear of the venue; small; avoidance of double yellow lines on Sun Street.
- Transit: served by local bus routes 6, 6A, 7, 7A and 1; near Oswaldtwistle Train Station; accessible to nearby towns such as Accrington, Blackburn, Preston.
- Nearby hotels: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa; Norwood; Maple Lodge; Sparth House Hotel; Premier Inn Blackburn Central.
- Notable events hosted: Jason Manford's Comedy Club (launched May 2014); Peter Kay performed there (July 2015); Paul Young performed (March 2023); Oswaldtwistle Carnival revival (2014).
- Status/demolishment: Closed since July 2023 after Hyndburn Arts Ltd liquidation; building at risk with restoration progress and funding discussions ongoing in 2025.
- Renaming/ownership: The building is the Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre (upper-level theatre); historically part of the Town Hall, not demolished.