Astor

• Theatre ID
  447
• Built / Converted
  1909
• Dates of use
  • 1909: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (Multi-purpose hall)
• Address
  Stanhope Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AB, England

Details

A multipurpose flat-floored venue with a shallow proscenium. The floor area was increased in 1945 by more than 50% when an extension was built to one side. It is used for amateur productions, bingo, concerts, dances, aerobics and youth theatre. Each year a Music Festival takes place with professional artists.

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• Other names
  Stanhope Hall, Winter Gardens
• Events
  • 1909 Use: continuing
  • 1909 Design/Construction:
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1945 Alteration: extended
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1923 Owner/Management: Purchased by Major J J Astor
  • 1945 Owner/Management: he donated the theatre to the town. It was renamed the Astor Theatre in recognition of his gift. Dover District Council,owners
• Capacities
  • Current: c.275
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Rake
• Dimensions
  • Building dimensions: Main auditorium 30ft 9in (9.37m) wide
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 13ft (3.05m) Width SL: 18ft SR: 18ft
  • Proscenium width: 5.97m
  • Height to grid: 2.67m
  • Orchestra pit: None