Tom Thumb Theatre, Margate

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

The Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate is one of the world's smallest, enchanting and intimate theatres in the country.

With just 45 seats, the converted Victorian coach house-turned- theatre offers an exciting new programme of entertainment, including plays, magic, immersive events, film screenings, music, and comedy.

The character-filled quirky space is also a truly unique setting for a Margate film location, private function, wedding, or corporate event, including team-building activities.

Contact the Theatre for more information about how they can bring your ideas to life and create a bespoke event for you...

With its rich history, vintage charm, and unbeatable atmosphere, the Tom Thumb is more than just a venue - it’s an experience.

Don't be shy, pop in and say hello, they are happy for visitors to enjoy a drink on the balcony.

The bar is typically open from 6pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The second week of the month, there are afternoon activities where the bar is also open during the day. They hold private functions at the theatre and bar too, so to avoid disappointment, please check the calendar to see what's on before you make the journey.

Access Information

Due to the age and conversion of the building, the Theatre is unfortunately not fully accessible to those with limited mobility. The owners are aware of the accessibility issues and hope to raise funds to address them.

The Theatre is situated on the ground floor.
The Main Bar is situated upstairs, and downstairs there is a kiosk bar providing a smaller selection of snacks and beverages. If you require anything from the Main Bar, such as cocktails, please just ask a member of staff and they will be happy to serve them to you. To get the fastest service and avoid queuing, pre-order your interval drinks. The bar is always open for a minimum of one hour before the show start time.

Toilets: There are three individual toilets on the ground floor. The internal theatre doorways to access these are standard measurements, including two fire exits and one entrance. On the first floor, there is one unisex toilet.

There is no Hearing Induction Loop currently in place.

The Main Bar is situated on the first floor, which is accessed by an outdoor staircase.

Seating and standing events: Please note that tickets do not have seat allocations, so please arrive early if you require a particular seat. Current Theatre capacity is for 45 people seated. The seating is a mixture of traditional fold-down seats and bench seats to the side and rear of the theatre.

Parking: Free parking is available on Eastern Esplanade alongside the Oval Bandstand. Click here for more detailed directions for how to get here by bus, train, and taxi.

If you have any concerns regarding access, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Tours of the Theatre can be arranged in advance to help address any issues.