Wycombe Swan

Wycombe Swan is a theatre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The theatre was opened in November 1992 by Wycombe District Council and is now operated by HQ Theatres.[2] The Wycombe Swan complex consists of the main theatre, the Wycombe Swan Town Hall, and the Oak Room, all of which can be hired for events.[3] It has a capacity of 1,076.[4]

Wycombe Swan
AddressSt Mary Street
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
England
Coordinates51.6282°N 0.7504°W / 51.6282; -0.7504
OperatorHQ Theatres
Capacity1,076
Current useTheatre
Construction
OpenedNovember 1992 (1992-11)
Renovated2010
ArchitectBuckinghamshire County Architects (Paul Markcrow)[1]
Website
www.wycombeswan.co.uk

The theatre was refurbished in the summer of 2010.[5]

It is also home to the Wycombe Swan Youth Project - previously known as Wycombe Swan Youth Theatre - which is a Youth Theatre Company open to 10- to 19-year-olds. The organisation runs workshops and performance-based activities as well as a show every year.[6]

References

  1. Leat, Paul (9 May 2005). "Swan designer's death shocks ex-colleagues". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. "The Swan Theatre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire". www.arthurlloyd.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  3. Bramley, Pat (8 March 2020). "230 delegates turn up to the Wycombe Swan for annual conference". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  4. "Wycombe Swan Theatre". Bucks Family Information. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  5. Cain, Rebecca (8 September 2010). "The Wycombe Swan's new look will be revealed next week". www.bucksfreepress.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  6. "Summer Youth Project". wycombeswan.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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