Plays and Concerts

The E.M. Forster Theatre

The E. M. Forster Theatre was opened in 2000 and hosts a diverse range of artistic events from prestigious companies such as Candoco, Mediaeval Baebes and the Reduced Shakespeare Company, through to comedians such as Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons. It also hosts children’s theatre companies, local amateur dramatics groups and a great number of school performances.

The modern proscenium arch theatre seats 370 people in comfort, with excellent panoramic views throughout and very good disabled access. It is a highly adaptable theatre with a large stage, orchestra pit, advanced lighting, sound and audio-visual facilities. Also situated within the complex is a Studio Theatre, with seating for up to 90, which is well suited to small-scale and experimental performances.

For hirers we provide, as part of our service, a fully-staffed licensed bar, a front of house manager, ushers and a theatre technician. We also provide a complete box office service.

• Full theatre equipment list

For further information please contact the Theatre Manager Lucy Loftus 01732 304106 or email lml@tonbridge-school.org

Alternative Venues at Tonbridge

The school also has a number of additional spaces which are ideal for a variety of concerts.

• The Chapel, which seats up to around 600, is ideal for choral and orchestral works.
• Big School seats up to 350 and is suitable for orchestral works, chamber music and solo piano recitals. Big School has also been used regularly by the BBC for hosting TV programmes such as The Big Questions.
• The Recital Room seats up to 120 and is ideal for intimate concerts and recitals.

For further information please contact the Facilities Marketing Department on 01732 304268 or email facilitiesmarketing@tonbridge-school.co.uk