Dara

• Theatre ID
  2727
• Built / Converted
  1880
• Dates of use
  • 1880 - 1903: (possibly)
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  converted to other use (Billiard and Snooker Club)
• Address
  16-18 Delancey Road, Camden, London, NW1 7NH, England

Details

Built as a public hall, then became a roller skating rink in 1903. Modest but interesting brick and stucco flank wall to street. Had a small stage but no evidence so far discovered of regular theatrical or variety use and theatrical status must be considered doubtful. The building was converted for cinema in 1908, and closed in 1917 after being refused a licence. In 1919 it became a billiard hall, with the sliding roof replaced with glass. Later it converted to bingo. It is now a billiard and snooker hall, home to the Camden Snooker Club.

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• Other names
  Fan
• Events
  • 1880 - 1903 Use: (possibly)
  • 1880 - 1889 Design/Construction: as public hall
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1903 Alteration: converted for roller skating
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1908 Alteration: converted for cinema
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1911 Owner/Management: Fan Cinematograph Company, proprietor
• Capacities
  • Later: 1911: 400-500
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed - Ought to be considered for listing