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Rows of seating inside The Studio in Bradford.

Story of The Studio

After a refurbishment in 2016. The Studio continues to bring intimate evenings of comedy to Bradford. With names including Emmanuel Sonubi, Mark Watson, Rich Hall and Seann Walsh.

The entrance to The Studio, venue in Bradford. White walls and a black door.

The Studio Opening

The Studio is a flexible small theatre and rehearsal space adjacent to the Alhambra Theatre. The Studio was created in 1986 as part of the major Alhambra Theatre refurbishment, through the acquisition of the Majestic Cinema.

Bar area in The Studio Bradford with people sat at tables having a drink and chatting.

Intimate Space

In 2016 The Studio was refurbished, bringing the intimate space up to date with a new retractable seating bank and modernised bar.

Customers seated for a show in The Studio

Legends of Comedy

The Studio has hosted many legends from the comedy scene over the years, such as Peter Kay, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard and Tom Allen. It continues to welcome the newest and biggest names on the comedy circuit, such as Suzi Ruffell, Babatunde Aleshe and Sophie McCartney.

Panto Launch 2023

Home to Our Panto Cast

The Studio is often used as rehearsal and workshop space and over the years has welcomed Disney, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, the National Theatre, and the Royal Shakespeare company. Every year our panto cast calls the space home during their two-week rehearsal.

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