Opened in 1975, the 501-seat theatre on Lytton Way houses a rehearsal room, scenic workshop, wardrobe,[1] café, bar, and art gallery.

[3][4] Designed to accommodate orchestral concerts alongside produced and visiting theatrical events, it has also been used to screen films and host organ recitals.

[8] The theatre boasts a proud tradition of presenting plays, pantomime, opera, dance and orchestral concerts.

[15] The £2.7 million sports and arts centre opened to the public on 3 November 1975 with a gala variety bill produced by Bunny Baron featuring Ted Rogers.

It is a modern, fully-equipped touring and, occasionally, producing theatre with fourteen dressing rooms, and an optional orchestra pit.

[17] Panels of glass and reinforced plastic had been used to insulate the building against noise from rail, road and overhead aircraft.

[1] Its design architect, Ray Gorbing, was an avid member of local group The Stevenage Lytton Players.

[76] Saturday Morning shows for children were an integral part of the Gordon Craig programme in the theatre's early years.

[79] The re-homed Christie had its Grand Opening Concert at the Gordon Craig Theatre at 3:00pm on Sunday 27 September 1987.

Five organists performed that afternoon; Frank Fowler (Managing Director of Hill Norman & Beard), George Blackmore, Joanna Fraser, Janet Dowsett and finally William Davies.