Floral Hall (Southport)

• Theatre ID
  1915
• Built / Converted
  1930
• Dates of use
  • 1930: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (multi-purpose hall)
• Address
  Floral Hall Complex, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DZ, England
• Website
  • http://www.southporttheatre.org.uk

Details

The Floral Hall complex consists of the hall itself and a theatre, added in 1973. This, although closely linked with the hall calls for its own entry (see Southport Theatre). The 1930 hall is a flat-roofed brick building on classical lines, presenting a rendered frontage with pairs of columns to the promenade. The rear of the building which faces the sea/estuary is in Art Deco style and is at a lower level. From the main entrance, stairs lead down from the box office to the front part of the hall. Originally 900 square yards, this had a sprung floor for dancing: it was extended in 1973 to make a larger foyer/catering area linking with the theatre, so that box-office etc are shared, making conference use possible. Doors lead through to the Floral Hall itself which is flat-floored with a large stage and dressing rooms. The proscenium and doors throughout are in Art Deco style. Multi-purpose, it retains full stage facilities, dressing rooms and band room.

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• Events
  • 1930 Use: continuing
  • 1930 Design/Construction:
    • Archer & Gooch - Architect
  • 1973 Alteration: theatre added (see separate entry, Southport Theatre)
    • B R Andrews - Architect
  • Owner/Management: Local authority, owners
  • 1997 Owner/Management: Apollo Leisure, lessee
• Capacities
  • Current: 1200
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Proscenium Rake 1:30
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 26ft 1997: 6.1m Width: 48ft 1997 SL: 9.01m SR: 8.09m
  • Proscenium width: 36ft 1997: 10.67m
  • Height to grid: 1997: 7.62m