About the Auditorium and Reception areas

The Crewe Lyceum auditorium is the jewel of South Cheshire. Lovingly restored to its early 20th century grandeur, your celebration starts as you walk up centre aisle to the stage. The dramatic red velvet curtain lifts to reveal your wedding party, a rolling cloud of smoke ushers you into the spotlight. You smile, you kiss, you affirm your love as family and friends look on. In the lavishly decorated Circle Suite, your guests await your entrance and toast to your new life together.

Civil Ceremonies in the Lyceum Theatre Auditorium

The Lyceum auditorium is licensed for civil ceremonies with a registrar or celebrant of your choice.

The Lyceum auditorium can seat up to 660 people, or be intimately light for a charming celebration with your nearest and dearest. Our in-house Technical team will work with you to create the atmosphere you want for the moment when all eyes are on you. From a West End spectacular, to a classy fringe performance, we can help you set the mood.

Reception Areas In the Circle Suite

From centre stage to off-stage, the Lyceum Circle Suite can host up to 80 people for your wedding breakfast, 140 people for an evening, or make use of the theatre’s entire space for a party of up to 300 guests.

The Lyceum Circle Suite is dramatically light by a full-length two story window which brings the best of daytime light into a versatile space. The Circle Suite can be transformed to match your wedding’s theme and can also serve as an evening function room. With private access, it is your space to see your dream become reality. Post-ceremony drinks, reception food or a wedding breakfast can be served in the Lyceum Circle Suite.

The Lyceum Circle Suite features a private bar for your party and an historic Bechstein Grand Piano which can be made available for live entertainment.

Wedding Packages

Planning the perfect wedding might seem akin to staging a West End production, but when you have your special day at Crewe Lyceum Theatre we’ll take care of the drama!

As a venue the Lyceum will work with you to create the wedding day of your dreams. We specialise in providing value for money wedding packages completely tailored to your number of guests and your budget, and offer discounts on venue hire for late availability dates.

Explore the packages below to see what the Lyceum Theatre can provide, and schedule a viewing of the Theatre to let us help you customise them to suit your unique needs for your special day or create something completely bespoke for your ceremony and reception..  

Lyceum Package

Includes auditorium ceremony, reception drinks and canapés in the Circle Suite.   

• Your civil ceremony in the auditorium, with support from the in-house Technical team
• Reception area in the Circle Suite, including bar, open before and after the ceremony for your private use
• Reception glass of Prosecco for each guest
• Canapés

Centre Stage Package

Includes auditorium ceremony, reception drinks and high tea in the Circle Suite.   

• Your civil ceremony in the auditorium, with support from the in-house Technical team
• Reception area in the Circle Suite, including bar, open before and after the ceremony for your private use
• Reception glass of Prosecco for each guest
• Full afternoon high tea for each guest. Includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea and coffee.

Showtime Package

Includes auditorium ceremony, reception drinks and afternoon buffet luncheon.   

• Your civil ceremony in the auditorium, with support from the in-house Technical team
• Reception area in the Circle Suite, including bar, open before and after the ceremony for your private use
• Reception glass of Prosecco for each guest
• Afternoon buffet luncheon served in the Circle Suite

VIP Package

Includes exclusive use of the Theatre, auditorium ceremony, reception drinks and afternoon buffet luncheon. 

• Exclusive use of the Theatre for your wedding day
• Your civil ceremony in the auditorium, with support from the in-house Technical team
• Reception area in the Circle Suite, including bar, open before and after the ceremony for your private use
• Champagne reception with canapés
• Three-course luncheon served in the Circle Suite
• Evening Circle Suite reception with buffet.

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Sample Reception Menus for Your Theatre Wedding

A theatre wedding at the Crewe Lyceum includes catering from our in-house chef. We offer a range of delicious canapés, a classic afternoon high tea, delicious buffet food or the spectacular Lyceum dining experience with a full wedding breakfast. View the sample packages below and book your venue viewing to find out more about how we can work with you to create theatrical dining magic.

Wedding Reception Canapés 

• Smoked salmon roulade bites
• Miniature roast beef and Yorkshire puddings
• Mustard-glazed cocktail sausages with a tomato relish dip
• Miniature Thai fishcakes
• Goats cheese mousse en croûte with a red onion marmalade

Sample Three-course wedding breakfast menus

"Spotlight" Three-Course Wedding Breakfast

• Smoked mackerel pate, toasted brioche and seasonal salad leaves
• Grilled pork loin, wholegrain mustard mash, crispy bacon and buttered savoy cabbage, cider apple jus
• Glazed lemon tart, berry compote & vanilla ice cream

"Cabaret" Three-Course Wedding Breakfast

• Golden brie wedges, bacon & red onion chutney, dressed mixed salad
• Locally sourced lamb, potato fondant, garlic roasted field mushroom, beef tomato, red onion gravy
• White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake, red berry compote

"Dress Circle" Three-Course Wedding Breakfast

• Pan seared black pudding, caramelised apple, wholegrain mustard dressing and mixed salad leaves
• Pan-fried Chicken Supreme, cream of leek mashed potato, Chantenay carrots, red wine jus
• Homemade dark chocolate mousse, orange Chantilly cream

Afternoon High Tea Menu

• Selection of finger sandwiches with your choice of fillings and bread
• Homemade scones
• Cream and selection of jams
• Selection of sweet pastries and fancies
• English Breakfast tea
• Glass of champagne for each guest

Finger Buffet Menus

Option 1

• Assorted open sandwiches, your choice of fillings and bread
• Homemade chicken goujons with tangy dipping sauce
• Miniature quiche selection (vegetarian or non-vegetarian)
• Posh ‘piggies in pashminas’ dough-wrapped sausages
• Cajun spiced potatoes wedges with a sour cream and chive dip
• Kettle crisps

Option 2

Everything in option 1, plus:

• Chicken tikka skewers
• Lemon sole goujons
• Miniature hand crafted pork pies
• Selection of chef's salads

Option 3

Everything in option 2, plus:

• Miniature Indian bites selection
• Vegetarian spring rolls
• Oriental King prawns
• BBQ chicken wings

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