Nestled against glowing autumnal foliage, the Layard Theatre looks as though it might almost be trying to avoid the limelight... CANFORD In fact, the venue has plenty to shout about, not least that it is ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary year in 2019, having been officially opened by Sir receive confirmation and e-tickets within Richard Eyre in May 1999. Since then, an minutes although the Box Office is impressive list of Canford School pupi open Monday to Friday for those who productions have graced the stage as prefer to book over the phone, or to well as a regular programme of excellent join the electronic or postal mailing ists contemporary and dasc professional The venue s onine presence is used to performances with the forthcoming schools' edition of Les Misérables having competitions for the anniversary year sold out within 90 minutes! the theatre can offer you! The Layard's online booking system allows customers to select seats and post regular updates, and, in 2019, to run but the heart of the theatre has always Just across the river from Wimborne been people-centred; and customer Minster, seating nearly 300 the Layard svice remains a prionity that is reflected is a deceptively intimate space, as professionals pupils, and community hirers who have trodden its boards agree. help to make the experience as friendly Sightlines are excellent wherever one possible, working alongside a technical sits in the auditorium, ensuring maximum and events team drawing on over 30 enjoyment for audiences. With level access and dedicated seating for those booking into 2020 for hires, the team using wheelchairs, and an infra-red hearing are building on the support they already system, the Layard remains accessible to offer,by adding in Staging, technical & a wide range of users whether they are scenic design and Poster programme and hiring the facilities or simply enjoying the marketing packages as optional add-ons programme of events. Set in 250 acres of so whether you seek a single aftemoon stunning landscaped grounds, free parking for a small scale show, are considering and a licensed bar complement the experience, and with special ticket offers want to book a week of performances throughout the twentieth anniversary for your school or academy, the Layard year, it's definitely worth finding out what Theatre can help! in great feedback A core of fabulous volunteer ushers years of professional experience. Now LAYARD THEATRE THE LAYARD THEATRE Canford School Wimborne 8 For the current theatre programme, visit the website: www.canford.com/Layard-Theatre Box Office:01202 847525 Facebook: Layard Theatre witter:@LayardTheatre Instagram thelayardtheatre For hire of the space. equipment or other enquiries 01202 847529 conference and catering solutions, or BH21 3AD