Good Old Days

ABOUT THE THEATRE

The Victoria Hall, was built in 1888 to the designs of Hanley's Borough Surveyor, Joseph Lobley to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Built in local red brick and terracotta, the classical Grade II Listed venue originally held 2,800 people, and has, over the years been the scene of numerous concerts, wrestling contests, boxing matches, and many rock gigs.

By the mid 1990s the City Council had identified the Victoria Hall – which although in need of a revamp was still operating successfully as a touring venue – as the potential catalyst of a cultural resurgence. A planned revamp of the Victoria Hall, along with plans for a new theatre through the conversion of a stunning Art Deco cinema, and a raft of public realm improvements, formed the City Council’s ‘Cultural Quarter’ initiative. Levitt Bernstein were selected as architects for the scheme and produced a stunning adaptation and extension of this great building, providing first class new facilities. The new Victoria Hall opened its doors in 1998, and has since been able to exceed all of its visitor targets.

 The Victoria Hall has played host to an impressive array of famous faces, including Paul Weller, KT Tunstall, Joan Rivers, Jack Dee, Mitchell & Webb, Jimmy Carr and Mickey Rooney. 

TRAVEL

By Car
Victoria Hall is situated in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, easily accessible from the M6, junctions 15 and 16, and from the recently improved A50. Follow the prominent brown tourism signs for the Cultural Quarter and then Theatres. Ample secure parking nearby (£1 eves).

By Bus or Coach
Ample drop off space for coaches. Parking in the nearby Hinde Street car park. Please contact the Groups Hotline 01782 211218 for details or for information about alternative coach parking. Local bus information 01782 207999.

By Train
Frequent trains to Stoke-on-Trent BR from towns in the surrounding area. Stoke-on-Trent BR is a 10 minute bus ride or taxi drive away.

ACCESS

There is a discount for disabled customers and a companion on most performances at The Victoria Hall. Check with Box Office for details.

Wheelchairs
There are designated wheelchair space on all three auditorium levels.

Box Office, cloakroom and bars all have low level counters.

There is lift access to all levels of the hall from our foyer. The lift has an audible announcer.

Hard of Hearing
We have an infra-red sound enhancement system in the auditorium. Using a headset (without a hearing aid) or one that is worn around the neck (with a hearing aid) you can boost the volume of the performance. There is no charge for using the headsets which you can collect from the cloakroom.

Partially Sighted
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre and we will provide water for them on request.