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Monk Street Theatre

  • Theatre ID
    730
  • Built / Converted
    1838
  • Dates of use
    • 1838 - 1844
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    converted to other use (Masonic Hall)
  • Address
    Monk Street, Monmouth, Gwent, Wales

Details

The theatre was taken over by the Freemasons in 1846 and given an entirely new façe, though the interior was allowed to retain much of its theatrical identity. The compiler was told that the foyer, gallery and dressing rooms are still extant, but permission to inspect was refused.


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  • Events
    • 1838 - 1844 Use:
    • 1838 Design/Construction: or
      • Unknown - Architect
    • 1846 Alteration: converted to Masonic Hall
      • G V Maddox - Architect
    • 1838 Owner/Management: W J Cooper, manager
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed

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