Dunes Theatre

• Theatre ID
  221
• Built / Converted
  —
• Dates of use
  • 1947: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (Multi-purpose hall)
• Address
  Central Promenade, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1RG, England

Details

Perched on sand dunes behind the Promenade the exterior of this single storey complex is undistinguished, a combination of brick and corrugated metal. The main entrance faces the sea and there is no fly tower. The auditorium consists of three flat terraces with steps in the centre and at both sides. The lower terrace has a specially laid dance floor square. The Dunes is a simple affair with some sightline issues, but as the only venue in the town capable of accommodating visiting artists and the various amateur productions mounted during the year, it is valuable.

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• Other names
  Dunes Bandstand & Open Air Theatre, Dunes Family Entertainment Centre
• Events
  • 1947 Use: continuing
  • 1947 Design/Construction: as open air venue
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1967 - 1968 Alteration: original open air theatre roofed over
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1976 Owner/Management: East Lindsey District Council
  • 1989 Alteration: upgraded
    • Unknown - Architect
• Capacities
  • Later: 1976: 350 1991: 470 1993: 482
  • Current: 482
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Flat
• Dimensions
  • Building dimensions: auditorium 82ft x 52ft wide
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 19ft 9in Width SL: 17ft SR: 17ft
  • Proscenium width: 24ft x 11ft 10in high
  • Height to grid: 12ft 2in to roof
  • Orchestra pit: None