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The Webster Memorial Theatre

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Pleasant three storey façade of grey sandstone composed of five bays, rusticated at ground floor. Tall arched windows separated by pilasters, rising to shallow parapet with a pediment over the centre bay. Interior has one balcony with slips and rectangular proscenium frame, showing evidence of accumulated alterations.

A major (£4m) renovation programme was completed in 2008, offering improved foyer and bar facilities, and more spacious seating in the main auditorium.

Built / Converted
-
Dates of use
  • 1867 : Theatre, continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre
Address
64 High Street, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1AW, Scotland
Further details
Other names
Webster Theatre , Webster Hall , Webster Memorial Hall , Webster Memorial Theatre & Arts Centre
Events
  • 1867 Use: Theatre, continuing
  • 1867 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
  • 1951 Alteration: renovated (architect unknown).
  • 1970 Alteration: rebuilt and enlarged as arts centre (architect unknown).
  • 2008 Alteration: £4m renovations completed.
  • 2015 Owner/Management: ANGUSalive, management, continuing
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    634 (450 stalls; 184 balcony)
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    606 raked
Listings
  • Listing
    B
Stage type
Pros flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: 9m
Height to grid: 10m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -