Kenneth More Theatre

• Theatre ID
  3122
• Built / Converted
  1974
• Dates of use
  • 1974: continuing.
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (civic theatre with significant amateur/community use)
• Address
  Oakfield Road, Ilford, Redbridge, London, Essex, IG1 1BT, England
• Website
  • Kenneth More Theatre

Details

Ilford's civic theatre, built in 1974 and named after the popular English stage and screen actor, Kenneth More. The main auditorium seats 365, with a proscenium arch stage with fly tower and orchestra pit for 26 musicians. The Studio Theatre, seating 50, was included in the design of the building to provide a space for experimental work. It was re-named the Cowan Studio in 2001 to honour the contribution of the Cowan Family to the Kenneth More Theatre. Since its opening, the Kenneth More Theatre has devoted half of its programming to local amateur companies, and productions that encourage young people to experience all forms of drama, musical theatre and opera.

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• Events
  • Owner/Management: London Borough of Redbridge, owners; Redbridge Theatre Company Ltd, lessees.
  • 1974 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
  • 1974 Use: continuing.
• Capacities
  • Current: 365; main auditorium
  • Current: 50; Cowan Studio
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed