The Theatre opened in 1894 could originally seat 2000 people. In 1911 the auditorium was reconstructed, it remained the leading theatre in the area until 1930.
New owners took over and it was converted into a cinema, however, some use was made of the stage over the years.
It was closed in June 1955, but reopened under an independent chain shortly after. It became a bingo club in the mid 1960’s, when the bingo operation was moved from a nearby Theatre. The last use of the stage was in 1966.
In the 1990’s it became a Gala Bingo Club, and remained so until they moved to a purpose built bingo club in another part of town a few years later.
The building was designated a Grade II Listed building by English Heritage shortly after it closed.
First attempt at light painting - Most of this building is in total darkness, which is something totally new to me. Really grand place this - Sad to see it in this condition.
Thanks for looking
New owners took over and it was converted into a cinema, however, some use was made of the stage over the years.
It was closed in June 1955, but reopened under an independent chain shortly after. It became a bingo club in the mid 1960’s, when the bingo operation was moved from a nearby Theatre. The last use of the stage was in 1966.
In the 1990’s it became a Gala Bingo Club, and remained so until they moved to a purpose built bingo club in another part of town a few years later.
The building was designated a Grade II Listed building by English Heritage shortly after it closed.
First attempt at light painting - Most of this building is in total darkness, which is something totally new to me. Really grand place this - Sad to see it in this condition.
Thanks for looking
