Robin Hood Theatre

• Theatre ID
  512
• Built / Converted
  1913
• Dates of use
  • 1961 - 1951: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (Amateur theatre)
• Address
  Church Lane, Averham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5RB, England
• Website
  • http://www.robinhoodtheatre.co.uk

Details

A timber-built private theatre of 1913 set in the grounds of the former Rectory; outbuildings which were once stables are now used for storing scenery, properties and costumes. One such outhouse contains two small dormitories which can accommodate drama students on their occasional visits to the theatre. The auditorium is on one level, the rear half raked, seated in 15 straight rows each containing ten seats. This is a most interesting and much-loved little playhouse. The backstage arrangements are quaint, compact and different.

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• Other names
  Robin Hood Opera House
• Events
  • 1961 - 1951 Use: continuing
  • 1913 Design/Construction: as a private theatre
    • Rev Joseph Cyril Walker - Architect
  • 1974 Alteration: supper room added
    • Gordon Kermode - Architect
  • 1967 Alteration: rear of auditorium raked; courtyard between auditorium and bar covered
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1974 - 1974 Owner/Management: end McConnell, Administrator (the first paid employee)
  • 1974 Owner/Management: Jon Watson, Administrator
• Capacities
  • Original: 1913: 200
  • Later: 1991: 150 1993: 150
  • Current: 150
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Pros, rake 1:32
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 24ft Width SL: 17ft SR: 17ft
  • Proscenium width: 16ft 1in x 10ft 4in high
  • Height to grid: c.20ft 9in
  • Orchestra pit: Original
• Unreliable anecdotes
  Theatre associated with Sir Donald Wolfit who acted there when a school boy in Newark