Tom Patterson Theatre
111 Lakeside Drive
Stratford, ON
Map to the Tom Patterson Theatre
Detailed Seating Map - pdf
History and stage
The Tom Patterson Theatre’s first incarnation was in 1971, when the Festival opened a new venue (then called The Third Stage) in the winter home of the Stratford Badminton Club.
Originally used to house music programs, workshops and experimental works, the space has been modified over the years and now presents a variety of contemporary and classical works, as well as a variety of fringe activities. The theatre houses a runway-style thrust stage designed by Desmond Heeley in 1983, and audiences and actors alike enjoy the intimacy of the small 496-seat space.
In 1991 the theatre was renamed to honour Tom Patterson, the Festival’s founder.
Food and Beverage
Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are available from the Kiwanis concession stand in the theatre. There is no bar service at the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Accessibility
The theatre is wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of designated special-access parking spaces are available nearby. The Patterson auditorium is steeply raked; if you require assistance please ask our front-of-house staff. We’re here to help.
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.
Parking
- Some free parking is available beside the theatre.
- Nearly 800 metered parking spaces are available in the city centre; all are for two hours or more.
- 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.