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Barrfields Pavilion

  • Theatre ID
    2358
  • Built / Converted
    1929
  • Dates of use
    • 1929 - 1980
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    converted to other use (Viking museum and leisure centres)
  • Address
    Coast Road, Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

Details

Blocky white stucco-clad structure with pitched roof and set in landscape gardens. Recently extended and rebuilt to house a museum and cinema, the building is now almost unrecognisable as the former theatre and concert hall which hosted so many popular variety revues.


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  • Events
    • 1929 - 1980 Use:
    • 1929 Design/Construction:
      • Unknown - Architect
    • Owner/Management: Municipally owned and leased to local impresarios Harry Kemp and, later George Bowie for summer variety shows
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed

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