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Beaufort Theatre

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Originally built as the Beaufort Cinema in a village on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale, it was upgraded to a theatre/concert hall with ballroom c.1990. Constructed on the side of a hill the brick built entrance is flanked by metal sheeting on the other three walls. The roof is grey slate. The proscenium arch stage is raked and has a grid with 12 hemp sets and a safety curtain. The auditorium has raked seating in navy blue with blue carpets. The ceiling is of wood panels in to which lighting positions have been fitted.


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Exterior of the Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale, 1995
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Side Elevation of the Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale, 1995
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  • Events
    • 1990 Use: continuing
    • 1908 - 0 Design/Construction: as a cinema (architect unknown).
    • 1990 - 0 Alteration: redecorated and upgraded (architect unknown).
    • Owner/Management: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
  • Capacities
    • Current: 338; Ballroom: 120 cabaret style
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed

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