Hall Green Little Theatre

• Theatre ID
  843
• Built / Converted
  1951
• Dates of use
  • 1951 - 0: Until when not known.
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (Amateur theatre)
• Address
  Pemberley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7RY, England

Details

The Little Theatre was new-built rather than (as more commonly) converted from an older building. It was built on waste ground given by the city council, opening in incomplete state in 1951. This part contains the theatre, which has some unsatisfactory features but is unusual in having a generously proportioned stage (which, however, lacks height). The auditorium is in a single rake. In 1981 a new two storey extension was added, containing foyer, lounge and studio theatre all well planned and furnished, in contrast to the older building. The two parts are both brick faced but unmatching in character. The roof is corrugated asbestos.

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• Events
  • 1951 - 0 Use: Until when not known.
  • 1951 Design/Construction:
    • Keith Pickering - Architect
  • 1981 Alteration: addition of new foyer, lounge and Studio Theatre
    • Douglas Croft-Dorridge - Architect
  • 1960 Owner/Management: s-1994 Hall Green Little Theatre Ltd, owners
• Capacities
  • Original: 190
  • Later: 1994: 180
  • Current: 180
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Pros, flat
• Dimensions
  • Building dimensions: Original l: 29ft w: 50ft
  • Stage dimensions: d: 30ft w SL: 25ft SR: 25ft
  • Proscenium width: 25ft x 12ft high
  • Height to grid: 28ft
  • Orchestra pit: Original