Wycombe Swan Explained

Wycombe Swan
Address:St Mary Street
City:High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Country:England
Coordinates:51.6282°N -0.7504°W
Architect:Buckinghamshire County Architects (Paul Markcrow)[1]
Operator:HQ Theatres
Capacity:1,076
Renovated:2010
Currentuse:Theatre

Wycombe Swan is a theatre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The theatre was opened in November 1992 by Wycombe District Council and is now operated by Trafalgar Entertainment.[2] The Wycombe Swan complex consists of the main theatre, the Wycombe Swan Town Hall, and the Oak Room, all of which can be hired for events.[3] It has a capacity of 1,076.[4]

The theatre was refurbished in the summer of 2010.[5]

It is also home to the Wycombe Swan Youth Project - previously known as Wycombe Swan Youth Theatre - which is a Youth Theatre Company open to 10- to 19-year-olds. The organisation runs workshops and performance-based activities as well as a show every year.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leat . Paul . Swan designer’s death shocks ex-colleagues . Bucks Free Press . 19 August 2020 . en . 9 May 2005.
  2. News: Trafalgar Entertainment acquires HQ Theatres. Arts Professional. 31 March 2021. Liz. Hill.
  3. Web site: Bramley . Pat . 230 delegates turn up to the Wycombe Swan for annual conference . Bucks Free Press . 19 August 2020 . en . 8 March 2020.
  4. Web site: Wycombe Swan Theatre. Bucks Family Information. 20 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Cain . Rebecca . The Wycombe Swan's new look will be revealed next week . www.bucksfreepress.co.uk . 19 August 2020 . 8 September 2010.
  6. Web site: Summer Youth Project . wycombeswan.co.uk . 19 August 2020.