Coliseum (Rhyl)

• Theatre ID
  390
• Built / Converted
  1921
• Dates of use
  • 1921: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre
• Address
  West Promenade, Rhyl, Clwyd, LL18 1HB, Wales

Details

A low-lying, unattractive building on the Promenade within a few yards of the beach, its form determined by the need to enclose what was originally an open-air amphitheatre and give protection from the weather. The auditorium is still circular on plan.

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• Other names
  New Coliseum
• Events
  • 1921 Use: continuing
  • 1921 Design/Construction: as open-air theatre
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1960 Alteration: amphitheatre roofed over
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1962 Owner/Management: Jack Billing, proprietor
  • 1974 Owner/Management: Rhuddlan Borough Council
• Capacities
  • Later: 1971: 750 1974: 700 1984: 660
  • Current: 630
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Proscenium rake 1:24
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 5.18m
  • Proscenium width: 10.97m
  • Height to grid: 3.96m