Leighton Buzzard Theatre (LBT)
Your local community theatre
- New season available
- Programme of film, music, theatre, comedy, workshops etc
- Dedicated events for children of all ages
Highlights of our new season
Latest news: 2013 Spring/Summer season now on sale!
Spring is here and summer on its way! Why not try something different from the new season at Leighton Buzzard Theatre? As part of National Live Screenings, we are really excited to be showing The Audience which reunites writer Peter Morgan and Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren following their collaboration on the movie sensation The Queen. Cinema4 Young People is a great new film offer for young people promoted by Leighton Linslade Town Council. The Host and Trance are available at a discounted price of £2.60 which will also include complimentary refreshments. This is only available to residents of Leighton Linslade aged 12-14 for The Host and aged 15-18 for Trance. You will need to show proof of age and residence on purchasing a ticket and the offer is limited to one ticket per person. Thank you to Leighton Linslade Town Council for supporting Cinema4 Young People.
Of course, do not forget about your other favourites:
- Film - Blockbuster, Independent and World Cinema and Movies for the more Mature
- Childrens Events - dedicated events for the young
- Theatre - Local and National
- Music - Classical and more
- Comedy - Barnstormers
- Full calendar events listing
Full calendar events listing
National Live Screenings
Childrens events listing
Film screenings: Blockbuster, World and Cult Cinema
Movies for the More Mature (MMM)
Leighton Linslade Town Council is working with Leighton Buzzard Theatre to continue this regular afternoon film club. Transport will be available on Buzzer Buses (for registered users) and discounted film tickets, at £2.60 including complimentary tea /coffee and cake/biscuits, will apply for members of the club.
Membership is free and if you would like to join this club simply download and fill in the
Membership Application Form (PDF 55KB) and return it to the Leighton Linslade Town Council offices at the White House along with proof of age and address. Club membership is only available to residents of Leighton-Linslade aged 55 or above.
Your membership number will be required when booking and only one ticket per film may be issued against that number. There are usually 1-2 films shown a month, which take place on a Wednesday at 2.00pm.
Please note these films are not exclusively for film club members, anyone can book!
See below for films where MMM Concessions are applicable:
Movies for the More Mature (MMM) screenings
Cinema4 Young People
Cinema4 Young People is a great new film offer for young people promoted by Leighton Linslade Town Council. The Host and Trance are available at a discounted price of £2.60 which will also include complimentary refreshments.
This is only available to residents of Leighton Linslade aged 12-14 for The Host and aged 15-18 for Trance. The offer is limited to one ticket per person.
Please note these films are not exclusively for the age ranges stated above, anyone can book!
See below for films where Cinema4 Young People concessions are applicable:
Cinema4 Young People screenings
Theatre performances and events
Music performances and events
Comedy nights
Regular Workshops: Sparx Theatre Company
Sparx is for people with special needs and is open to all ages and disabilities. Sparx actively encourages integration and welcomes anyone who wants to participate. Sparx holds weekly creative drama workshops throughout the year that lead to a Summer Term performance. Sparx has a professional leader - Chris Amos.
Saturdays during term time: 10.30am:12.15pm. Tickets: £2 per session.
Contact: Box Offce 0300 300 8125 or Simon 07904194527.
Contact: Box Offce 0300 300 8125 or Simon 07904194527.
Regular Workshops: Adventures In Theatre (AIT)
AIT is a youth theatre that has been based at Leighton Buzzard Theatre for over six years. AIT is open to young people from 8 years to their 20’s. AIT holds weekly drama workshops throughout the year Plus a wide variety of performance projects. AIT is run by Chris Amos – a professional theatre practitioner.
Mondays: 5.45pm:7.30pm (8–12 years); 8.00pm:9.30pm (12 + years)
Tickets:£3 per session (1st session is FREE)
Contact: Box Offce 0300 300 8125 or Simon 07904194527.
How to book tickets
How to hire the venue
How to find us
Leighton Buzzard Theatre is situated in the town centre and shares its distinctive red brick building with the library. The Theatre is located on the 2nd floor of the building which is served by a passenger lift.
There is a well lit pay and display car park to the rear of the theatre which is free after 6pm. There are also four designated disabled parking bays with drop curbs in Lake Street immediately outside the main entrance.
Click on the following link for a map of Leighton Buzzard Theatre's Location and to plan your car journey. There is also a rail service to Leighton Buzzard via the Marston Vale Line as well as a regular bus service.
Postal Address:
Leighton Buzzard Theatre
Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Beds LU7 1RX
Community involvement: volunteer?
If you have time on your hands and enjoy the arts we would love to meet you. The volunteer group has been running since 1993 and includes a variety of tasks including labelling and stuffing envelopes for our season brochures, assisting at the MMM films, helping to promote the theatre at the local carnival and Canal Festival. You can contribute as much or as little as you like and we are always eager to hear from you - let us know how you think volunteers can be involved?
For more information and details of how to get involved please contact Carole Perham at the theatre on 0300 300 8130.
You can also...
Find us online
Do it online
Visit other useful sites*
- British Board of Film Classification

- Radio 4: The Film Programme

- Radio 5 Live: Mark Kermode's Film Reviews

- Internet Movie Database

Download more information
Leighton Buzzard Theatre Summer Brochure 2013 (PDF 1MB)
Leighton Buzzard Theatre Spring Brochure 2013 (PDF 626KB)
Leighton Buzzard Theatre Seating Plan (PDF 88KB)
Leighton Buzzard Theatre Visual Story2 (PDF 451KB)
Contact us
- 0300 300 8125 (box office)
- 0300 300 8130 (theatre office)
- lbtboxoffice@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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