The Place Oakengates Theatre
The Place Oakengates Theatre
The Place Oakengates Theatre
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Bobble
Atcham, UK4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We have been visiting live music venues for over forty years, last night was absolutely dreadful, the bar staff just couldn't cope with the demand, people coming in late,one person in front eating a takeaway, not challenged by staff, this is my type of music but they got it totally wrong on every level,poor vocals wrong people singing the wrong songs, it just didn't work,so much so we left at the interval, this is the first time we have ever done this, total disappointment!!!
Written 2 September 2023
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Bob G
Shrewsbury, UK76 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
First up I must say this show, Chicago Blues Brothers was absolutely amazing, however the hospitality was absolutely atrocious, no beer taps working, interval drinks didn't appear, nobody knew how to change a keg, I asked to speak to the duty manager to see if he could help sort the issues out, didn't happen, people were getting very frustrated and angry, also so many people recording the show really was distracting, please sort out these issues as customers will not keep accepting we are short staffed as a reason.
Written 22 October 2022
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Caroline W
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Friends
Absolutely brilliant production. Laughed until I cried! Slick and super professional.
Lovely venue with friendly helpful staff.
Lovely venue with friendly helpful staff.
Written 19 January 2022
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Cappacino_Girl
Fleetwood, UK316 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Outstanding performance particularly by Wishy-washy who carried the show and kept it moving forward. All performers were excellent however. I was happily surprised by the venue, decorations, facilities and ease of parking.
Not to be missed.
Not to be missed.
Written 27 December 2021
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1Alegna
Telford, UK67 contributions
Dec 2021
Just got back from the Christmas Eve performance of Aladdin at ThePlace, Oakengates and it was a fabulous experience. The whole cast were brilliant and were obviously enjoying the panto too. Widow Twanky and Wishy Washy were outstanding. It was a laugh a minute and would rival any panto anywhere in the country. We were three generations of the family and everyone enjoyed it. There were no “famous faces” in the cast but they were all stars in their own right. If you want to forget everything go and have some fun at Oakengates.
Written 24 December 2021
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Roving792035
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Just need to make people aware of this theatre.
It has NO COVID-19 restrictions.
I previously went to a Theatre in Stoke and we had to do a test 48 hrs before the show. Also had to show our Covid pass or be refused entry and everyone to wear masks..Theatre not full.
But THE PLACE, well, no testing, no pass and definitely no masks..
We were crammed in like cattle.
I now have COVID-19..Only place in the last week that I went.
Only plus..the show was great..but not worth getting ill for 😷🤒😥
It has NO COVID-19 restrictions.
I previously went to a Theatre in Stoke and we had to do a test 48 hrs before the show. Also had to show our Covid pass or be refused entry and everyone to wear masks..Theatre not full.
But THE PLACE, well, no testing, no pass and definitely no masks..
We were crammed in like cattle.
I now have COVID-19..Only place in the last week that I went.
Only plus..the show was great..but not worth getting ill for 😷🤒😥
Written 14 September 2021
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Sue Geary
Wolverhampton, UK4 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Excellent entertainment for all the family !! Good sized venue with attentive and friendly staff. Decent prices, wheelchair accessible.
Written 13 March 2020
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Katy L
8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
First time at a Panto and definitely won’t be the last. The whole family laughed throughout, such a fun afternoon!
Written 27 January 2020
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Bob G
Shrewsbury, UK76 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
First up I love this theatre, unfortunately a few niggles are happening, attended You win again, three people in front of us were filming the performance staff were on hand but until I brought it to there notice just ignored it, it really is off putting having people's phones distracting from the performance, secondly love the new safety glasses, however a group of four were dancing in the aisle with the required glasses but had a bottle of wine in one hand, please can you be more vigilant for the enjoyment and safety of others.
Written 22 January 2020
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Bill V
Newbury, UK484 contributions
Dec 2019
For the second year we travelled 150 miles to go with the grandchildren to see Jack and the Beanstalk at the Place. Noisy, raucous, and eldest grand daughter was nearly hoarse by the end of it with all the shouting. We go on her birthday so it is guaranteed to be a noisy affair. You either join in or get wet, or join in and still get wet.
Great pantos here, traditional, loads of audience participation, better than our local one down South. We will be back next year.
Two hour show.
Great pantos here, traditional, loads of audience participation, better than our local one down South. We will be back next year.
Two hour show.
Written 29 December 2019
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How I'm coming to the place oakengates to see Jonny toonsd group tonight cany husband wear shorts
lingieeee
Birmingham, UK1 contribution
What is your closest accommodation to stay overnight when we attend a show in March
patandstevep
Shrewsbury, UK46 contributions
Premier inn at Telford Central (Euston way). It's right by the train station and about 5min drive to the theatre.
Sue P
Stafford, UK5 contributions
I can get tickets for a show but they'reckon on the tiered section 2nd roweek from back - do you still get a good view of performance?
Buck123153
Birmingham, UK16 contributions
Yes!! it is only a small venue so you get a good view where ever you sit!!
ken p
Shropshire, UK14 contributions
Hi Is there a dress code ?
barbararQ9731KD
Staffordshire, UK5 contributions
no sorry ken only just seen this.
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