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Queens Hall (Dunoon)

  • Theatre ID
    2881
  • Built / Converted
    1958
  • Dates of use
    • 1958: continuing
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    Theatre (Civic centre with multi-function hall)
  • Address
    9 Argyll Street, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, PA23 7HH, Scotland
  • Website

Details

Dunoon's Queens Hall was built in 1958 as the civic centre. It has a prominent setting within the town, on the northern edge of the beautiful Castle Gardens and facing out over the Firth of Clyde. The building houses a large main hall and several function suites. The hall has a flat-floored auditorium with removable seating, and single raked balcony. The simple stage has a proscenium and flying facilities. Further details to follow.


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Foyer at Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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Dressing room, backstage at Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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Looking up to the grid above stage, Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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On stage, looking towards stage left wing, Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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From the stage towards the balcony, Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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Auditorium towards the stage, Dunoon's Queens Hall, August 2011.
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  • Other names
    Queen's Hall
  • Events
    • 1958 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
    • 1958 Use: continuing
  • Capacities
    • Current: 888
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed
  • Stage type
    • raked, wooden
  • Dimensions
    • Stage dimensions: performing area: w 15m x d 10m
    • Proscenium width: 4m
    • Height to grid: 15.24m

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