Avon Theatre
99 Downie St.
Stratford, ON
Map to the Avon Theatre
Detailed Seating Map - pdf
History
The Avon Theatre began life in 1901 as a vaudeville house called Theatre Albert, but by the 1950s it was being used almost exclusively as a movie theatre.
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival bought the premises in 1963, after renting it for several seasons as a venue for its music and film festivals. A number of major renovations took place over the ensuing years, culminating in the massive renewal project that was completed in 2002. The Theatre currently seats 1090 people.
Stage
The Avon houses a traditional proscenium stage.
Food and Beverage
Wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, candy bars, nuts and small baked goods are available from either of the Avon Theatre’s two bars.
Theatre Store
The Avon location of the Theatre Store offers a wide selection of books, music, giftware and souvenirs. Open before performances, during intermission and after some performances.
Accessibility
The theatre is wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of designated special-access parking spaces are available nearby. Service and Guide dogs are welcome in all our theatres, and we ask patrons with service dogs to sit on an aisle or in our special access seating. House Programs are available in Braille; please feel free to borrow a copy from the House Manager. All theatres are equipped with a wireless hearing assistance system. Please reserve your headsets in advance.
Booster Seats
Complimentary booster seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please see an usher for assistance.
Parking
- Nearly 800 metered parking spaces are available in the city centre; all are for two hours or more.
- All-day free parking is available at the Cooper lot on St. Patrick Street.
- Free parking passes are available from Tourism Stratford, 47 Downie Street. These are good for one day only of your visit at designated parking lots.
- Overnight street parking is not allowed in Stratford