Theatr Elli

• Theatre ID
  800
• Built / Converted
  1976
• Dates of use
  • 1976: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (live theatre and cinema)
• Address
  Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH, Wales
• Website
  • Carmarthenshire Theatres - Theatr Elli

Details

The Harry Weedon designed Odeon Theatre opened in 1938, its Art Deco stylings typical of the circuit. Classic Cinemas took over in 1967 and tripled the cinema by extending the circle forward to create Screen 1, and splitting the rear stalls to form Screens 2 and 3. In 1976 Classic sold the cinema to Llanelli Borough Council, who added full stage facilities to Screen 1 to create a theatre. The exterior remains unaltered to Harry Weedon's design. The theatre is under threat due to replacement by Works 2.

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• Other names
  Theatre One, Llanelli Entertainment Centre, Llanelli Film Centre, Odeon Theatre, Classic
• Events
  • 1938 Design/Construction: as Odeon Cinema
    • Harry Weedon - Architect
  • 1938 Owner/Management: Odeon Cinemas
  • 1967 Owner/Management: Classic Cinemas
  • 1971 Alteration: tripled, circle extended forward to create Screen 1, screens 2 and 3 in rear stalls (architect unknown).
  • 1976 Use: continuing
  • 1976 Design/Construction: screen 1 converted to theatre - full stage facilities added (architect unknown).
  • 1976 Owner/Management: Llanelli Borough Council
• Capacities
  • Later: 1971: S1 516, S2 273, S3 122
  • Original: 1,450
  • Current: Theatr Elli 330, S2 310, S3 122
• Listings
  • Grade II
• Stage type
  • Pros flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 9.4m
  • Proscenium width: 10.44m
  • Height to grid: 6.10m