Beck

• Theatre ID
  2722
• Built / Converted
  1977
• Dates of use
  • 1977: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre
• Address
  Grange Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, London, UB3 2UE, England

Details

Opened in 1977 as a concert hall, and soon afterwards underwent improvements to enhance facilities to operate primarily as a theatre, with later addition of a projection box for cinema use. Set in spacious green surroundings, lightly landscaped, outlook from public areas includes large pond with fountains. Large brick building with roomy facilities, but no fly tower. The foyer is on two levels, finished in brick and concrete, and can be used as for live music or other performance. The auditorium is in a single steep rake with a proscenium arch stage, partly covered by a grid with 11 lines. The forestage has an hydraulic lift with the option of an orchestra pit for up to 20 musicians. The whole atmosphere of the building achieves a sense of vibrancy and appeal. Policy is concerts and touring theatre with film presentations between.

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• Events
  • 1977 Use: continuing
  • 1977 Design/Construction:
    • J P Barber & V C James - Architect
  • Owner/Management: London Borough of Hillingdon
  • 1992 Owner/Management: Apollo Leisure, lessee
• Capacities
  • Original: 600 (564 with pit)
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Flat with variable pros
• Dimensions
  • Height to grid: 8.1m
  • Orchestra pit: Flexible