It stages drama, music, dance and spoken word as well as being hired out to local, regional and national amateur groups.

The 2009 refurbishment installed air-handling in the theatre's main house as well as the removal of asbestos and the inclusion of a public balcony in the bar and foyer area.

The theatre has had many Associate and Assistant Directors which have included Phyllida Lloyd CBE, David Wood OBE, Richard Digby Day, Paul Clarkson, and Sam Walters.

Dame Peggy Ashcroft, John Doyle, Lord Faulkner of Worcester and its current patron, Imelda Staunton CBE.

Rufus Norris was a member of the Swan Youth Theatre[6] before making his professional debut with the Worcester Repertory Company, appearing in John Doyle's production of Cabaret.