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Victoria Hall (Southend-on-Sea)

  • Theatre ID
    2492
  • Built / Converted
    1904
  • Dates of use
    • 1904 - 1914
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    converted to other use (snooker club)
  • Address
    Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

Details

Thought to have been built as an entertainments hall, which by 1904 was presenting variety; by 1908, bioscope had been introduced between seasonal theatre. Live entertainment ceased as cinemas were built. Subsequently used for social functions and is now a snooker club.


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  • Events
    • 1904 - 1914 Use:
    • 1904 Design/Construction:
      • Unknown - Architect
  • Capacities
    • Later: 1910: 500
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed
  • Dimensions
    • Stage dimensions: 1910 Depth: 17ft Width: 16ft
    • Proscenium width: 1910: 15ft

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