Pavilion Theatre (Weymouth)

• Theatre ID
  661
• Built / Converted
  1960
• Dates of use
  • 1908 - 1954
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (multi-purpose theatre)
• Address
  The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED, England

Details

The original building was a fine example of an Edwardian multi-purpose concert hall of wrought iron and wood with lavishly decorated interior. There was a single promenade balcony, with three boxes each side and delicate plasterwork on boxes, proscenium arch and ceiling. The Pavilion also had elegant tea rooms and a skating rink. This building closed about 1938 and throughout World War II. Reopened subsequently but destroyed by fire in 1954. The new complex, built in 1960, is typical of its date. It comprises theatre, Ocean Room, meeting rooms and bars. The theatre itself is occasionally used for exhibitions etc.

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• Other names
  Pavilion and Palm Court, The Ritz
• Events
  • 1908 - 1954 Use:
  • 1908 Design/Construction:
    • Mangnall & Littlewoods - Architect
  • 1960 Alteration: new building on site of old
    • Verity & Beverley - Architect
  • Owner/Management: Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
• Capacities
  • Original: 1212
  • Later: 1912: 1200
  • Current: 1000; Ocean Rm 720
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Proscenium flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 8.23m Width SL: c.12.6m (including scene dock) SR: c.7.5m
  • Proscenium width: 13.1m
  • Height to grid: 15.85m
  • Orchestra pit: For 16