Pavilion (London)
- Theatre ID2255
- Built / Converted1923
- Dates of use
- 1923 - 1944
- Current stateExtant
- Current useBingo (bingo at lower level, derelict cinema above)
- Address58 Shepherds Bush Green, Hammersmith & Fulham, London, W12 8QE, England
Details
With the Shepherds Bush Empire, this large red brick building in restrained classical style dominates the green. The auditorium lies parallel to the road. A huge square tower with bold cornice rises at the south end. Here a large round-headed window is supported by pillars through which is the entrance. There are two pedimented windows at either side. Large entrance foyer, originally decorated with Roman theme, and dominated by a bust of the Emperor Caracalla. The entrance to stalls lies to the right. Stairs lead to first floor level, originally with a tea lounge/dance hall, and to the original circle level. The style of the auditorium was, again, originally Roman. The Pavilion had full stage facilities, orchestra pit, and a large organ. From 1927, the building was under Gaumont ownership. A flying bomb severely damaged the stage and stalls areas in 1944; the organ was removed and the building was unused until 1955. Redesigned by Samuel Beverly, the proscenium was rebuilt for Cinemascope and the auditorium reduced in size by curving the walls towards the proscenium. The Pavilion was subdivided for bingo and cinema in 1969. The cinema closed in 1983 and remains unused. Bingo operates in the stalls area.
- Other namesGaumont, Odeon, Odeon Rank Club, Mecca Bingo
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Events
- 1923 - 1944 Use:
- 1923 Design/Construction:
- Frank Verity - Architect
- 1923 Owner/Management: Davis
- 1927 Owner/Management: Gaumont British
- 1955 Alteration: reconstructed after 1944 bomb damage; auditorium and proscenium redesigned for Cinemascope.
- S Beverly - Architect
- 1969 Alteration: subdivided for bingo (architect unknown).
- 1969 Owner/Management: Rank
- Capacities
- Original: 2776
- Later: 1955: 2036
- Listings
- Grade II
