Grand (Leek)

• Theatre ID
  1483
• Built / Converted
  1909
• Dates of use
  • 1909 - 1969: to late 1960s
• Current state
  Demolished
• Current use
  demolished (demolition date unknown)
• Address
  High Street/Field Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England

Details

Opened 1909. Major alterations were made in 1931 when the balcony was reconstructed and the proscenium altered. Unaltered brick exterior. In poor condition.

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• Events
  • 1909 - 1969 Use: to late 1960s
  • 1909 Design/Construction:
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1912 Alteration: theatre altered and capacity increased
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1921 - 0 Alteration: redecorated
    • Longden - Architect
  • 1931 Alteration: balcony reconstructed with straight front; auditorium reseated; floor covered with cork linoleum
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1960 - 1969 Alteration: converted to twin cinema
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1921 Design/Construction:
    • Ratcliffe & Sons - Consultant: Interior Decorations
  • 1909 Owner/Management: Leek Theatre Co, proprietors; H Bibby, managing director
  • 1915 - 1928 Owner/Management: Alan Milton, lessee and manager (from Bolton Hippodrome)
  • 1968 Owner/Management: Hutchinson Leisure Group, owners
• Capacities
  • Later: 1931: 1758 (inc 540 in balcony)
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Dimensions
  • Building dimensions: 57ft 6in x 83ft 9in
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 16ft Width: c.57ft
  • Proscenium width: 22ft