De Valence Pavilion

• Theatre ID
  1090
• Built / Converted
  1973
• Dates of use
  • 1973: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (multi-purpose)
• Address
  Upper Frog Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7JD, Wales

Details

The De Valence Pavilion was built in the 1970s replacing a 1922 theatre and dance hall. The site had previously (since 1903) the De Valence Gardens. The theatre is a multi-purpose hall, built as an annexe to some council offices. The front façe is an untheatrical modern style equally suitable for commercial premises. The hall is flat-floored with seating which can be removed for functions. There is no fly tower, no grid and no substage machinery. Working room in the wings is complicated by staircases and changes of floor level. At the back of the hall is a raised flat area used as a bar and a restaurant.

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• Other names
  De Valence
• Events
  • 1973 Use: continuing
  • 1973 Design/Construction:
    • Allan Colley of Pembroke Dock - Architect
  • 1973 Owner/Management: Tenby Borough Council
  • 1977 - 1995 Owner/Management: Tenby Town Council
• Capacities
  • Later: 1984: 600, but variable 1992: 500 1995: 700
  • Current: 400 theatre style, or 700 standing
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Limited proscenium, raked stage
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 14ft Width SL: 6ft 11in SR: 4ft 8in
  • Proscenium width: 24ft
  • Orchestra pit: None