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An evening on Marian Road.
Doors open 45 minutes before every show. Come early for pepper soup in the garden, stay for a drink after with the cast.
Finding us
Getting here.
Opus Playhouse, 22 Marian Road, Calabar (example address). Ten minutes from the city centre by taxi, on the corner opposite the old post office.
Parking
Sixty spaces in the playhouse car park, free with a ticket. Security on duty until the last car leaves.
Taxis and rides
A marked pick up point by the main gate, lit and covered. Our stewards will call a taxi for you.
Keke
Keke stop at the junction, two minutes’ walk along a lit path.
Your evening
Timings.
18:45, doors open
Garden, bar and kitchen open. Programmes ₦1,500.
19:20, first bell
Five minute warning. Phones off, please, not just silent.
19:30, curtain up
Latecomers seated at a suitable break.
Interval, 20 minutes
Order interval drinks before the show and they wait at the bar.
After the show
The bar stays open for an hour. The cast often join on Fridays.
Access
Step free to the stalls and garden. Four wheelchair spaces in row H and companion seats free. Hearing loop in the stalls. Captioned, audio described and relaxed shows for every play.
Comfort
Air conditioned throughout, kept at 24 degrees. Wraps are available at the cloakroom if you feel the cold. Generator backup, so the show never stops for a power cut.
Food and drink
Pepper soup, small chops and rice packs from the kitchen. Soft drinks, zobo and, for adults only, a short wine and beer list. Drinks in plastic cups may go into the auditorium.
Is there a dress code
No. Come as you are. Opening nights are a little dressier, if you like that sort of thing.
Can I take photos
Not during the show, please. Photos are welcome in the foyer and garden, and at the curtain call when the cast invite you.
Is there a cloakroom
Yes, free, by the main door. Large bags must be left there.
What happens if it rains
The garden has a covered terrace and the car park path is covered. Shows go ahead in any weather.
Are children allowed at evening shows
Yes, if the age guide suits them. Every child needs their own ticket except at The Lantern Keeper, where under 2s sit on a lap for free.
Hire
The playhouse after dark.
On Mondays the stage is free. Hire the auditorium, studio or garden for concerts, launches, recitals and graduations.
Ask about hiring