Shakespeare at The Mermaid Inn, Rye
In 2017 Bowler Crab began touring to The Mermaid Inn following the discovery that Shakespeare's company (The Chamberlain's Men) visited in 1597.
As the resident theatre company, Bowler Crab have sold out more times at this venue than any other in their history and now return once more with their 34th production, Twelfth Night in 2025.
The Tudor Bar performance space is an indoor venue with traditional design, exposed beams, and period décor. Its intimate setting brings audiences close to the action, enhancing the impact of each line and drawing them into the world of the play.
Facilities at the Mermaid Inn, Rye
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All performances are indoors.
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Allocated seating in comfy padded seats.
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A bar with alcoholic, hot and soft drinks will be provided by The Mermaid in the auditorium itself.
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Toilet facilities are available.
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Steps lead to the toilets.
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Mermaid Street is a squeeze.
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Please park elsewhere in Rye to make your way on foot to The Mermaid, we’d recomend the cattle market carpark near the station.
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The Mermaid Inn is not fully wheelchair friendly due to the age of the building.
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The building structure means steps, narrow doorways, narrow corridoors and uneven flooring need to be navigated.
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If you have mobility issues, we recommend exploring some of our other venue options.
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REVIEWS AT THE MERMAID
