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Since 2011, the Ustinov Studio has presented highly acclaimed programmes of world and UK premieres, alongside the best in small-scale touring theatre, comedy, music and dance.
Deborah Warner’s third and final season as Artistic Director features an equally exciting and eclectic line up of productions throughout summer 2024.
The season includes DANCE and Echo and Narcissus, a brand new work by Kim Brandstrup completing his trilogy of works inspired by Greek mythology. THEATRE follows with a new production of Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party directed by Richard Jones.
The RECITAL series returns led by the season’s Head of Music and Head of Music at the Royal Opera House, conductor and pianist Richard Hetherington, who performs Bach’s Ich habe genug with Mezzo soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers. To close, countertenor Iestyn Davies with Sergio Bucheli offer an evening of Lute Songs including works of John Dowland.
The season ends with MUSIC and the return of internationally renowned tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Julius Drake in a staging of Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey) directed by Deborah Warner.
Accessibility Information
There is ramp access into the foyer, and staff are on hand at all times to assist with the opening of the foyer
doors.
The Ustinov bar includes a lowered serving point. Drinks can be purchased to consume inside the auditorium.
An accessible toilet is situated just off the main foyer. All accessible toilets are fitted with alarm cords.
Mini-com/hearing loop is stationed in the foyer for the purchase or collection of tickets, half an hour
before performances or by calling the Main House Box Office
There are up to 2 wheelchair spaces available at Stalls level, which can be booked in advance
Occasional sign interpreted performances are provided.
Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the auditorium.
Touch Tours may be available for patrons who have a sensory impairment.
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Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Payment Methods
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Show Facilities
Opening Times
| Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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Events
Thursday, 9th October 2025 - Friday, 10th October 2025
Bluffing Your Way in Ballet at Ustinov StudioBluffing Your Way In Ballet takes you beyond the tutu, as our show pirouettes its irreverent, witty and fast-paced way through ballet history.
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Monday, 13th October 2025 - Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography at Ustinov StudioHailed as a "brilliantly engaging piece of drama" and "a theatrical tour de force", Live Wire and Roughhouse Theatres' inventive exploration of the status of women in society make this critically acclaimed dramatisation as relevant today as Charlotte Bronte's original novel was 178 years ago.- more info
Thursday, 16th October 2025 - Thursday, 16th October 2025
Friday, 17th October 2025 - Friday, 17th October 2025
Troubled Waters at Ustinov StudioTroubled Waters is an impressive production that will inspire people to re-establish their connection with our rivers, helping to protect them.- more info
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Thursday, 23rd October 2025
Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies at Ustinov StudioIf you think the Cottingley Fairies was just a straightforward hoax, think again!- more info
Friday, 24th October 2025 - Friday, 24th October 2025
Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025
WILT at Ustinov StudioAfter acclaimed runs in Bristol and London, Segments Company now tours WILT — a raw, honest, and unexpectedly hilarious portrait of grief.- more info
Monday, 27th October 2025 - Monday, 27th October 2025
How To Bury Imogen at Ustinov StudioIzzy Parriss Productions presents the first public reading of How to Bury Imogen by Yasmin Afifi. Directed by Izzy Parriss.- more info
Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025
Making A Killing at Ustinov StudioInspired by the notorious diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing plunges into a gritty world of power, betrayal and ambition. With its stark echoes of today, this gripping tale lays bare the dark truths of human nature in a society on the brink of change- more info
Monday, 10th November 2025 - Wednesday, 12th November 2025
That Knave, Raleigh at Ustinov StudioSee the fall from grace taken directly from historical record, marvel at the magnetism of a man who seized every opportunity to create a legacy which spans the centuries and at every wrenching, exalting and personal moment, you will be witnesses.- more info
Friday, 14th November 2025 - Friday, 14th November 2025
AI, AI, Oh... at Ustinov StudioPerrier Comedy and Fringe First winner Will Adamsdale presents a new autobiographical show about escape, creativity and technology.- more info
Saturday, 15th November 2025 - Saturday, 15th November 2025
Look After Your Knees at Ustinov StudioA new solo performance by Natalie Bellingham that celebrates the messy business of being human, sprinkled with joy and ridiculousness.- more info
Monday, 17th November 2025 - Tuesday, 18th November 2025
Stories from an Invisible Town at Ustinov StudioThis collection of dark comic stories woven together by BBC award-winning writer, "the great Welsh storyteller" (The Stage) Shôn Dale-Jones, is as much about the imagination as it is about innocence and not knowing what to do with the things we know.- more info
Tuesday, 25th November 2025 - Saturday, 3rd January 2026
The Last Five Years at Ustinov StudioThe Ustinov's Christmas show is one of the most famous Broadway musicals of recent times, The Last Five Years, a funny and heartfelt observation of a rollercoaster romance between two New Yorkers, a young writer and an aspiring actress.- more info
Saturday, 10th January 2026 - Saturday, 10th January 2026
Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit at Ustinov StudioFollowing the success of The Masks of Aphra Behn, Claire Louise Amias returns with this gripping insight into the darker side of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children. Renowned horror expert Jonathan Rigby directs this chilling one-woman show.- more info
Friday, 16th January 2026 - Saturday, 17th January 2026
Clementine at Ustinov StudioSet roughly "in the past'', this is a story about sickly sisters, self-love and Sylvanian Families. Bonnets at the ready, ladies, for the debut character comedy show of the season.- more info
Saturday, 24th January 2026 - Saturday, 24th January 2026
The Parody of The Rings at Ustinov StudioIt's a show that's more fun than a barrel of hobbits, and definitely more chaotic than a Gandalf speech. If you've ever wanted to see Gollum fight a battle with sound effects, or Gandalf desperately trying to remember what happens next, then you're in for a hilarious treat!- more info
Friday, 30th January 2026 - Saturday, 31st January 2026
Saturday, 31st January 2026 - Saturday, 31st January 2026
Sherlock Holmes: The Death and Life at Ustinov StudioA light-hearted and intriguing investigation of the consequences, when fictional characters take on lives and ambitions of their own, quite against the wishes of the author. In this wryly humorous one man tale, of murder, mystery and the occult the world's greatest detective refuses to leave the…- more info
Saturday, 7th February 2026 - Saturday, 7th February 2026
Please Do Not Touch at Ustinov StudioThe show asks important questions about colonial legacy and contested heritage whilst shining a light on the criminal justice system.- more info
Tuesday, 24th February 2026 - Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Orpheus Dismembered at Ustinov StudioBen Haggarty reads between the lines of Greek Mythology to restores them to their terrifying and truly awesome glory. This is world-class storytelling - dark, magical, and provocative.- more info
Friday, 27th February 2026 - Saturday, 28th February 2026
1984 at Ustinov StudioAward winning Box Tale Soup (Casting The Runes) present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell's dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup's unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell's chilling vision of power and control.- more info
Wednesday, 11th March 2026 - Saturday, 14th March 2026
Stolen Ram at Ustinov StudioWhy can't her teaching colleagues Rich and Kris learn how to torch a BMW properly? And wasn't the plan always to be rock stars rather than teachers?- more info
Monday, 16th March 2026 - Wednesday, 18th March 2026
I Bought a Flip Phone at Ustinov StudioI Bought a Flip Phone is a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of modern digital burnout, raunchy text messages from men, and the perpetual feeling of life being on hold. Join Charlie for an hour of laughter and empathy as he navigates his quest for connection and a little peace of mind.- more info
Thursday, 19th March 2026 - Saturday, 21st March 2026
Saturday, 21st March 2026 - Saturday, 21st March 2026
Two Halves of Guinness at Ustinov StudioTwo Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.- more info
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