Grand Pavilion (Porthcawl)

• Theatre ID
  2426
• Built / Converted
  1932
• Dates of use
  • 1932: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (multi-purpose venue)
• Address
  The Esplanade, John Street, Porthcawl, South Glamorgan, CF36 3YW, Wales
• Website
  • Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl

Details

Designed originally as a palm court, the Grand Pavilion has always operated as a multi-purpose venue rather than simply a theatre. The Main Hall has temporary seating which can be removed for dancing on the fully sprung dance floor, and balcony. The proscenium stage has no orchestra pit. The Stage Door is a studio theatre in the basement with small platform stage. The Pavilion provides a variety of programming as well as facilities for conferences, exhibitions and weddings. The 2008 refurbishment works provided the theatre with a daytime cafe-bar that makes the most of the building's sea-front location.

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• Other names
  Pavilion Palm Court
• Events
  • Owner/Management: Bridgend County Borough Council
  • 1932 Use: continuing
  • 1932 Design/Construction:
    • E J Moore - Architect
  • 1946 - 1962 Owner/Management: Porthcawl UDC
  • 2008 Alteration: refurbishment - including improved access, accessible toilets, and new entrance lobby and passenger lift (architect unknown).
• Capacities
  • Later: 1946: 950 1962: 1000
  • Current: Main Hall: 643 Stage Door: 80
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Proscenium flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 8m (26ft)
  • Proscenium width: 9.34m (31ft)
  • Height to grid: 6.4m (21ft)
  • Orchestra pit: None