Caxton Theatre
Caxton Theatre
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- Carolyn R5 contributionsMACBETH - A TRIUMPH!The final performance of this play was an absolute triumph! Talented players, skilled direction and great backstage crew brought together a memorable and understandable working of Shakespeare's tragedy. Austere but clever staging and gender fluid casting raised the performance and we are lucky to have such a wonderful theatre on our doorstep.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 29 October 2023
- Leannie HLincolnshire, United Kingdom53 contributionsNot to be missedThe Railway Children - Fantastic! Right on my doorstep, a charming theatre, good variety of really reasonably priced drinks, full of quaint charm and ice cream in the interval... We’ve been a few times over the years and absolutely can’t recommend a trip to a show here highly enough. The Railway Children was absolutely brilliant - bravo.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 December 2023
- Dynkcumze186 contributionsMy first theatre experience and it was outstanding!Dare i say that at nearly 70, thus was my first live theatre performance experience!! What a lovely theatre. Great atmosphere. Ice cream with a wooden spoon at the interval. Well, what can I say! I was enthralled. Captivated. I saw The Railway Children. It was superb. Brilliantly acted, word perfect. A polished performance. I was so impressed that I've booked to come in April. Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 15 December 2023
- Isabel WBarrow upon Humber, United Kingdom10 contributionsOutstanding production of Girl on the TrainWow, what an incredible performance from the cast of Girl on the Train! The lead actress Debbie Appleyard was outstanding! My first visit to this lovely little theatre, but it certainly won't be the last. Well done to all the cast and production team, loved it!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 April 2024
- Jackie P1 contributionHens comedy at Caxton's theatre, GrimsbyFirst time visit to see the fun play written by Ben Parfrement Parkes called HENS ... So very enjoyable and funny from start to finish. Now planning and looking for more plays to go to Caxtons Theatre. A lovely environment. Converted lol. I'd give it a 5 stars rating !!Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 June 2024
- Barry KCleethorpes, United Kingdom243 contributionsExcellent play "Geezers".Excellent play "Geezers". This is our 2nd visit to this small local theatre. Brilliant production and superb acting. You are really close to the stage which gives a great atmosphere. Prices are excellent value as are the drinks and ice cream etc. All Staff (volunteers) are very friendly and helpful. Car parking is good across the road. We have booked another visit. You will be supporting a valuable local asset, would highly recommend.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 July 2024
- Claire R15 contributionsGeezers - a true reflectionGeezers - what can I say. As a former care worker was highly impressed The scenery was very reflective of a care home. The storyline was excellent, all too often people's stories are forgotten once they get "old" All actors were brilliant and played their parts well This is the 2nd time we have visited whilst seeing friends who live near by (we live on The Wirral) Definitely worth the journey and hope to attend again. Made to feel very welcome by all staff in a lovely cosy little theatreVisited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 28 July 2024
- Wendy W5 contributionsNight out in a little gem.This lovely little theatre with its art deco style bar, was showing the Tempest. Amateur actors who portrayed their roles brilliantly, throughly enjoyed our evening. Lovely to have a drink before and in the interval at very reasonable prices. Very good value tickets. Well worth a visit.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 September 2024
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Wendy T
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom55 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Went to see Double Top last night and was laughing out loud at this comedy play about a ladies darts team. It was a fabulous ensemble cast of characters, all played brilliantly. Special mention must be made of Debbie Till who due to unforeseen circumstances joined the cast at the 11th hour as Chris and although working from a hand held script on set gave such a seamless performance it wasn’t really noticeable as there were no gaps or hesitation. Faultless performance - Well Done. When she appeared centre stage at the beginning of the play with her bosom hoiked up under her chin, the whole audience knew we were in for a laugh and the cast didn’t disappoint. There were lots of highlights the drunken ex husband, the dishevelled Cathy as well as the snooty opposition team player among them. The strobe lit fight scene near the end was very well done and choreographed to provide a superb comedy spectacle. Congratulate yourselves guys it was very good.
Written 17 June 2022
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Thank you Wendy -x-
Written 13 May 2023
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EW
Slough, UK9 contributions
Sept 2022
We went to see Jeeves and Wooster at the Caxton Theatre. The professional performance was hilarious and absorbing. Theatre staff were helpful and friendly and the bar well stocked. Seating was comfortable with space for your legs and there was a good view of the stage. I can't wait for our next visit.
There is a bus stop right outside the theatre and parking is also available nearby. We bought our tickets from the Fishing Heritage Centre and they are also available online.
There is a bus stop right outside the theatre and parking is also available nearby. We bought our tickets from the Fishing Heritage Centre and they are also available online.
Written 25 September 2022
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Thank you for your lovely review. Hope you have managed to visit us since Jeeves & Wooster to enjoy our lovely atmospheric theatre. The car park in Orwell Street is available for our patrons to use on Show Weeks- free and secure parking so you are able to sit back and enjoy our productions.
Written 13 May 2023
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Claire R
15 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Geezers - what can I say. As a former care worker was highly impressed
The scenery was very reflective of a care home. The storyline was excellent, all too often people's stories are forgotten once they get "old" All actors were brilliant and played their parts well
This is the 2nd time we have visited whilst seeing friends who live near by (we live on The Wirral) Definitely worth the journey and hope to attend again.
Made to feel very welcome by all staff in a lovely cosy little theatre
The scenery was very reflective of a care home. The storyline was excellent, all too often people's stories are forgotten once they get "old" All actors were brilliant and played their parts well
This is the 2nd time we have visited whilst seeing friends who live near by (we live on The Wirral) Definitely worth the journey and hope to attend again.
Made to feel very welcome by all staff in a lovely cosy little theatre
Written 28 July 2024
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Wendy T
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom55 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Been tonight to see the wonderful performance of Blackadder and what a delight it was. A marvellous very funny ensemble cast who breezed through their lines and made it look effortless. The lead actors were excellent in their characterisation of the much loved TV persona they were playing and were equally matched by the supporting actors doubling up into different roles using a variety of costumes and very funny accents.
The wardrobe department have certainly been busy creating great outfits. Great to see the Theatre full again. Take a Bow the Caxtons for a great finale to end 2022. Well Done All.
The wardrobe department have certainly been busy creating great outfits. Great to see the Theatre full again. Take a Bow the Caxtons for a great finale to end 2022. Well Done All.
Written 7 December 2022
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Thank you for your continued support Wendy. We appreciate returning patrons, who love our little gem of a theatre.
Written 13 May 2023
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Carolyn R
Cleethorpes, England, United Kingdom5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The final performance of this play was an absolute triumph! Talented players, skilled direction and great backstage crew brought together a memorable and understandable working of Shakespeare's tragedy. Austere but clever staging and gender fluid casting raised the performance and we are lucky to have such a wonderful theatre on our doorstep.
Written 29 October 2023
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Wendy W
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This lovely little theatre with its art deco style bar, was showing the Tempest. Amateur actors who portrayed their roles brilliantly, throughly enjoyed our evening. Lovely to have a drink before and in the interval at very reasonable prices. Very good value tickets. Well worth a visit.
Written 8 September 2024
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Dynkcumze
186 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Dare i say that at nearly 70, thus was my first live theatre performance experience!!
What a lovely theatre. Great atmosphere. Ice cream with a wooden spoon at the interval.
Well, what can I say! I was enthralled. Captivated. I saw The Railway Children. It was superb. Brilliantly acted, word perfect. A polished performance. I was so impressed that I've booked to come in April.
Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
What a lovely theatre. Great atmosphere. Ice cream with a wooden spoon at the interval.
Well, what can I say! I was enthralled. Captivated. I saw The Railway Children. It was superb. Brilliantly acted, word perfect. A polished performance. I was so impressed that I've booked to come in April.
Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Written 15 December 2023
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Barry K
Cleethorpes, UK243 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Excellent play "Geezers". This is our 2nd visit to this small local theatre. Brilliant production and superb acting. You are really close to the stage which gives a great atmosphere. Prices are excellent value as are the drinks and ice cream etc. All Staff (volunteers) are very friendly and helpful. Car parking is good across the road. We have booked another visit. You will be supporting a valuable local asset, would highly recommend.
Written 27 July 2024
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Isabel W
Barrow upon Humber, UK10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Wow, what an incredible performance from the cast of Girl on the Train! The lead actress Debbie Appleyard was outstanding! My first visit to this lovely little theatre, but it certainly won't be the last. Well done to all the cast and production team, loved it!
Written 22 April 2024
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Jackie P
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Jun 2024 • Friends
First time visit to see the fun play written by Ben Parfrement Parkes called HENS ... So very enjoyable and funny from start to finish. Now planning and looking for more plays to go to Caxtons Theatre. A lovely environment. Converted lol. I'd give it a 5 stars rating !!
Written 13 June 2024
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