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Granville

  • Theatre ID
    2079
  • Built / Converted
    1947
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    Theatre (Theatre with cinema added)
  • Address
    Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8DE, England

Details

Built 1947, a typical seaside seasonal theatre of the time, with an adequate stage. Narrow balconies on three sides (three rows facing stage). Auditorium has been reduced in size, the rear portion being a cinema. The Channel Theatre Company is based here.


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  • Events
    • 1947 Design/Construction:
      • Unknown - Architect
    • 1972 Owner/Management: Ramsgate Corporation
    • 1975 Owner/Management: Thanet Distrct Council
    • 1997 Owner/Management: Brian Stout, lessee?
  • Capacities
    • Later: 1972: 900 1991: 861 1997: 837
    • Current: 587
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed
  • Stage type
    • Proscenium rake
  • Dimensions
    • Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.1m (20ft)
    • Proscenium width: 6.7m (22ft)
    • Height to grid: 9.14m (30ft)
    • Orchestra pit: 20

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