Brewhouse

• Theatre ID
  54
• Built / Converted
  1990
• Dates of use
  • 1990: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Arts Centre
• Address
  Union Street, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1EB, England

Details

This eighteenth century brewhouse, listed Grade II, was converted to an arts centre in 1990. This is a long and narrow two storey brick building with evenly spaced windows, seven at the right hand end being set in shallow arched recesses. The slate roof is surmounted by lanterns which are now used for air-conditioning. The centre has continued to introduce improvements over the last decade. It houses an open stage performing area as well as dance, drama and music studios and gallery accommodation. In spite of being in the town centre the Brewhouse is blessed with access to a large car park.

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• Events
  • 1990 Use: continuing
  • 1866 Design/Construction: as a brewhouse
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1990 Alteration: conversion to arts centre
    • William Royall & Associates Ltd (Burton) - Architect
  • 1990 Owner/Management: Brewhouse Arts Centre Ltd, sub lessee
  • 1990 Owner/Management: East Staffordshire Borough Council, lessees
  • 1990 Owner/Management: Bass, proprietors
• Capacities
  • Later: 1991: 233
  • Current: 233
• Listings
  • Grade II
• Stage type
  • Open
• Dimensions
  • Building dimensions: Length of auditorium from rear wall to front of seating 13.71m (45ft)
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.4m (21ft)
  • Proscenium width: 6.4m (21ft)
  • Height to grid: No grid
  • Orchestra pit: None