Lichfield Garrick

Indeed this theatre is smaller than most in the bigger cities
but it is cosy and prices reasonable. And as well as many amateur performances, you can also find some real gem performances by professionals or artists.
They don’t offer free tickets for people with disabilities that need assistance, but access is good and the staff very helpful and friendly.

This theatre is superb, it is smaller than most in the bigger cities which gives it more of an inimate feeling and gives off the impression that the performances are there for you. The pantomines are great and still manage to pull in the crowds and even attract the lesser known celebrities. The prices are very reasonable for a theatre with all different kinds of performances and acts making it something for everyone even kids. They produce theatre guides which will tell you whats on and these can be picked up free in most shops in Lichfield Centre. I think the best performances are from the amatures who have provided some awesome shows and the ballet is just out of this world.

Cool theatre in the building that used to be the Civic Hall. There is a bar in the building, but if you want a drink before or after the performance, Couch Potato is just over the road. Cheapish tickets and a fair selection of children-​friendly shows make this a good family venue

Small theatre with a very selective programme of events. Have had some really interesting nights here. Worth a visit.

A smaller more intimate theatre compared to those in Birmingham (Alexandra, Rep etc,.) but well presented and organised. Modern on the inside, the café is really lovely and spacious. Good array of snacks for the interval and a well-​stocked bar. Went to a daytime matinée with kids — which was really good fun — but would love to go back of an evening to see what kind of atmosphere/​clientele then.
I think it helps that the show we went to see was hilarious and really entertaining, not only did my son love it but the adults could not help joining in too (then again I am a big kid still at heart). We watched a musical production of ‘The Ugly Duckling’ which was very much in the pantomime type audience participation vein. My son started off thinking he was way too cool to join in, but after the first half hour he was clapping his hands and screaming out loud with the best of ‘em.
The other thing I liked is that they were not too pushy with the whole merchandise sales. There was a booth in the foyer for the kids to buy from — little keepsakes etc,. but they were just kind of there — not being shoved in your face as I have witnessed at other similar events.
Location is really convenient too, right next to a multi-​storey and near the main shops in the centre of Lichfield.
Will go back for a more ‘serious’ production and let you know my update soon.