Redgrave Theatre

Clifton College was one of the first boarding schools in the country to have its own purpose-built theatre. The Redgrave Theatre, which is named after former Clifton College pupil, Sir Michael Redgrave, seats 320 and continues to grow in popularity since it opened back in 1966. Today, the theatre continues to bring the top talent and highest rated shows to its door, allowing audiences to continually be entertained.

All age groups across the College use the theatre for a range of events throughout the year, including school plays and concerts, the annual College musical, visiting speakers, workshops and the Inter-House Play Festival.

Many Old Cliftonians have fond memories of treading the boards either in a House play or a school production and many have gone on to enjoy highly distinguished careers in the performing arts after their theatrical debut at Clifton including John Cleese, Simon Russell Beale CBE, Trevor Howard, Simon Shepherd, Neil Foster, and Clive and David Swift.

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Celebrating 60 years of the Redgrave Theatre

This year we are celebrating sixty years of the Redgrave Theatre.

There are many ways you can support our anniversary year; sponsor a seat in the theatre, share your memories or attend a community event.

Your support for the Redgrave Theatre’s 60th Anniversary Fund will help secure the future of our performing arts within our community

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A group of performers in colorful costumes pose energetically on stage, surrounded by a vibrant, whimsical backdrop of buildings.

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