The Barn Theatre in Cirencester came in at 6th place on the list which features seven theatres from across the UK.

Introducing the list The Times said: “Ticket prices in the West End are at an all-time high — but don’t let that put you off seeing a show. We’ve found plenty of cutting-edge new plays which are being trialled outside the capital.

“Be it a theatre beside a loch or exciting productions in half-timbered market towns, these are the greatest venues across the country — with ticket prices a snip of what you’d pay in the West End”.

This is what The Times said about the Barn theatre: “This market town may be known as the capital of the Cotswolds, but it’s also home to an agenda-setting regional theatre. Launched in 2018, the Barn is a relative newcomer to Britain’s theatre scene — but it was quickly embraced by the industry, winning The Stage Awards’ Best Fringe Theatre gong in 2019.