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Palace

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Formerly a public hall in the Corn Exchange, built 1862 with a robust two storey Victorian classical exterior with a tall, 4-stage, campanile over the entrance. Converted to a variety theatre with a fully equipped stage in 1903. The auditorium is long and narrow and the balcony is isolated from the stage by blank side walls. The modern interior is comfortable but nondescript.

Built / Converted
1863
Dates of use
  • 1863 : continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre
Address
9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, Strathclyde, KA1 3BN, Scotland
Website-
Further details
Other names
Corn Exchange Hall , Palace Theatre
Events
  • 1863 Use: continuing
  • 1863 Design/Construction: as a Corn Exchange
    James Ingram
    - Architect
  • 1886 Alteration: addition
    Robert Ingram
    - Architect
  • 1903 Owner/Management: Palace Theatre Co, lessees
  • 1903 Alteration: converted to music hall
    Steele?
    - Architect
  • 1922 Owner/Management: William Cummings, lessee
  • 1927 Alteration: annexe hall added
    James Miller
    - Architect
  • 1947 Alteration: creation of Grand Hall
    Gabriel Steel
    - Architect
  • 1956 Owner/Management: Kilmarnock Arts Group, lessee
  • 1979 Alteration: rebuilt after fire
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1980 - 1989 Alteration: further work to form the Palace Theatre
    KLDC Architects
    - Architect
  • 1985 Alteration: refurbished
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    503
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    503; Grand Hall 900
Listings
  • Listing
    B
    Comment
    3.7.1980
Stage type
Proscenium flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 9m (30ft)
Proscenium width: 7.6m (25ft)
Height to grid: 10.36m (34ft)
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -