Arrival

The theatre usually opens half an hour prior to the start of a performance, so you can collect your tickets, enjoy a drink or place your interval order.

Access

We’re happy to say that our theatre is accessible in terms of wheelchair access, hearing assistance and audio-described productions. To discover more, please check with the Box Office when booking or click here.

Refreshments

The theatre has a bar, which is usually open prior to each performance, and during the interval when tea, coffee and ice creams are also available. We have a five-star rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Children

While we welcome children to many of our shows, we can’t accept them into our auditoria all the time. Specific rules relating to the admission of children are as follows:

• Babes in arms (children under the age of 18 months) will not be admitted to any performance where the Abbey Theatre judges that crying could disturb audience members
• Babies may sit on your lap, but a ticket must be purchased for children of 18 months and over
• Children under five will not usually be admitted to any show other than family shows
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• Any member of the audience (including children) will be required to leave if their behaviour is deemed to be disturbing other patrons

Parking

Please note that there is now a charge for parking at all times of day until 10pm.
Parking is available in the public car parks near the theatre. From April 2024, the charge is *£2 after 6.30pm.
Please pay at the machine in the car park. Payment may be made by card or PayByPhone, following the instructions on the machine. You may pay by cash but no change is given.
During the day there is a charge of *£1.50 for the first two hours.
Blue badge holders are entitled to *three hours free parking.
*Please note that these arrangements may be subject to change, so do check on arrival.

Please leave plenty of time to find a parking space, especially at busy times such as weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The car park is managed by St Albans District Council, and is open to all users of Verulamium Park and its onsite facilities. The Abbey Theatre does not have preferential access.