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Gaiety (Methil)

  • Theatre ID
    2351
  • Built / Converted
    1907
  • Dates of use
    • 1907 - 1927
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    Licensed premises (Nightclub)
  • Address
    Wellesley Road, Methil, Fife, Scotland

Details

Small variety theatre in former mining town, located behind existing roughcast-clad two storey terrace with entrance denoted by a bay window to first floor and pediment above. The auditorium block is still obviously a former theatre with a prominent fly tower. The interior has, however, been gutted.


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  • Other names
    Western Cinema, from various names as nightclub, currently Rick’s
  • Events
    • 1907 - 1927 Use:
    • 1907 Design/Construction:
      • J D Swanston - Architect
    • 1907 Owner/Management: Denbeath Theatre Co
    • 1941 Owner/Management: Regal (Forfar) Ltd
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed

Of the period

Auditorium stage left, box, stalls and balcony, Nelson Palace Theatre, August 2009
Nelson Palace Theatre
Nelson

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Auditorium at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, 2001
Assembly Rooms (Edinburgh)
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