The Webster Memorial Theatre
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
Website
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
- CapacityLaterDescription634 (450 stalls; 184 balcony)
- CapacityCurrentDescription606 raked
Listings
- ListingB
Stage type
Pros flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: 9m
Height to grid: 10m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -