The Webster Memorial Theatre

• Theatre ID
  2313
• Built / Converted
  —
• Dates of use
  • 1867: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre
• Address
  64 High Street, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1AW, Scotland
• Website
  • The Webster Memorial Theatre

Details

Pleasant three storey façe 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.

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• Other names
  Webster Theatre, Webster Hall, Webster Memorial Hall, Webster Memorial Theatre & Arts Centre
• Events
  • 1867 Use: 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.
• Capacities
  • Later: 634 (450 stalls; 184 balcony)
  • Current: 606 raked
• Listings
  • Grade B
• Stage type
  • Pros flat
• Dimensions
  • Proscenium width: 9m
  • Height to grid: 10m