99 Downie St.Stratford, ON
Map to the Avon TheatreDetailed Seating Map - pdf
History
The Avon Theatre began life in 1901 as a vaudeville house called Theatre Albert. By the 1950s, it was being used almost exclusively as a movie theatre.
The Stratford 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; we ask patrons with service dogs to sit on an aisle or in our special access seating. House Programs are available in Braille and can be borrowed 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 Avon TheatreUse available downtown parking. (Map)
Special Access ParkingSpecial access parking is available, with a valid permit, in the Festival Theatre's Buick Drive parking lot. Cost: $10. Please come early, as space is limited. The City of Stratford provides a limited number of special access spaces near our other three theatres. Downtown The city centre has nearly 800 metered parking spaces, with a maximum stay of three hours. In addition, there are parking lots on Albert, Erie, George, St. Patrick and York streets. All-day free parking is available at the Cooper lot on St. Patrick Street, close to the Avon Theatre. Please click here for a map for more details, pricing and special access parking.Overnight street parking is prohibited in Stratford.