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Welcome to Stamford Shoestring Theatre, the resident amateur company at the Stamford Arts Centre. Located in the heart of Stamford, Lincolnshire, this multi-arts venue houses an intimate great seats-level theatre that also doubles as a cinema. Whether you’re craving a professional touring show, a homegrown drama, or a film screening, we’ve got you covered. Read on for seating details, parking tips, transport options, and trusted affiliate hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable night out.
Stamford Arts Centre is more than a theatre—it's a hub for the arts in a charming market town. The Shoestring season showcases productions like Jane Eyre (Mar 3–7), Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons (Jun 2–6), 1984 (Sept), and The Ladykillers (Dec), offering a mix of classic and contemporary works. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process and enjoy a convenient, walkable evening in Stamford. If you’re staying overnight, there are comfortable options nearby, plus dining choices to suit every mood before or after the show. For more updates, follow the venue and the Shoestring Theatre on official channels as dates and performers may change.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Stamford Shoestring Theatre is the resident amateur theatre company at Stamford Arts Centre in Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK.
- The Stamford Arts Centre theatre capacity is 166 seats (some sources list 170).
- Address: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DL, UK.
- Venue type: multi-arts venue whose theatre also doubles as a cinema.
- Parking: large Wharf Road car park within ~3 minutes’ walk; Bath Row and Cattle Market car parks; town parking free after 6pm.
- Transit: Direct train lines from Peterborough and Leicester; train and bus stations are a short walk away.
- Notable events hosted: professional touring theatre visits; Shoestring’s five weeks of drama; 2026 season includes Jane Eyre (Mar 3–7), Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons (Jun 2–6), 1984 (Sept), The Ladykillers (Dec).
- Nearby hotels: The George of Stamford; Crown Hotel Stamford.