Forum 28

• Theatre ID
  3140
• Built / Converted
  1971
• Dates of use
  • 1990: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Arts Centre
• Address
  28 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH, England

Details

Former civic halls rebuilt as an arts centre in 1990. Two storeys plus attic; brick and timber panels, projecting three bay entrance with pitched hipped roof and gables. Plain interior. Main space with fixed raked seating; proscenium stage with safety curtain. Centre caters for a wide variety of events.

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• Other names
  Barrow Civic Halls, Forum 28
• Events
  • 1990 Use: continuing
  • 1971 Design/Construction: as Civic Halls
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1990 Alteration: fully refurbished
    • Unknown - Architect
• Capacities
  • Later: 485/350 cabaret/720 standing
  • Current: 485; Studio 180
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • proscenium, raked 1:24
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: d 7.6m w 17.08m
  • Proscenium width: w 9.3m (30ft) h 4.6m (15ft)
  • Height to grid: 4.88m
  • Orchestra pit: no pit - 10-12 in front of stage