Ashcroft Theatre

• Theatre ID
  3507
• Built / Converted
  1961
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre
• Address
  Park Lane, Croydon, London, CR9 1DG, England

Details

The Ashcroft is the theatre element of the Civic Centre known as the Fairfield Halls (which includes the Fairfield Concert Hall). The auditorium is on two tiers with the stalls heavily raked. The front of the circle is unadorned and the straight walls have natural finishes. The stage, with false proscenium, is well equipped with 30 single purchase counterweight sets for flying, and an orchestra pit on an hydraulic lift which can accommodate up to 16 players. Alterations to the forestage were undertaken to lessen the barrier provided by the original Juliet balcony and side door structures.

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• Events
  • 1961 - 0 Design/Construction: theatre within civic complex.
    • Robert Atkinson & Partners - Architect
• Stage type
  • Proscenium, flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: d: 5.71m w SL: 8.15m SR: 7.16m
  • Proscenium width: 8.58m
  • Height to grid: 12.19m
  • Orchestra pit: original, flexible hydraulic operation, 6 musicians