Pier Theatre (Bognor Regis)

• Theatre ID
  33
• Built / Converted
  1912
• Dates of use
  • 1912: Until when not known.
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  converted to other use (Nightclub)
• Address
  Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England

Details

The theatre is situated at the shore end of the pier, which itself dates from 1865. Although only a modest example of its genre, the rendered exterior goes some way toward relieving the bleakness of the length of the promenade. As now seen, the front takes the form of a cross wing with pediments at either end, ornamenting otherwise plain flanks. A central segmental pediment is flanked by two short square towers, but the architectural effect is lessened by single storey forward extensions. Originally the main roof had what was described as a ‘handsome dome’ at the centre (the stump of the drum is still visible). The flytower, said to be unsafe, was demolished in 1976. A false floor (theoretically removable) was inserted in 1992 at circle level to provide a dance floor.

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• Other names
  Ocean Bars, Sheiks Night Club
• Events
  • 1912 Use: Until when not known.
  • 1912 Design/Construction:
    • G C Smith - Architect
  • 1977 Alteration: fly tower removed
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1992 Alteration: false floor introduced at balcony level
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1912 Design/Construction:
    • Fred Wilkins Bros(London) - Consultant: Seating
  • 1912 Owner/Management: Bognor Pier Co (Shanly & Carter)
• Capacities
  • Original: 1400
• Listings
  • Grade II
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Width: 18.2m (50ft)
  • Proscenium width: 1912: 7.2m (23ft 6in)
  • Height to grid: 1912: 11.6m (38ft)