Repertory (Colchester)

• Theatre ID
  99
• Built / Converted
  1925
• Dates of use
  • 1925 - 1972
• Current state
  Façade only
• Current use
  converted to other use (Co-operative Bank)
• Address
  High Street, Colchester, Essex, England

Details

The Corn Exchange was built with a public hall (St George’s Hall) at rear, used as a lecture hall. In 1925, the main space, now known as the Albert Hall, was converted to an assembly room for concerts, etc and art gallery. When Robert Digby founded the local repertory company, the hall was converted to a small theatre, incorporating the rear hall for stage space, etc. This arrangement lasted until 1972 when the Mercury Theatre opened. The building now houses a bank. The façe is in Classical style, single storey with attic. Central bay of three arched entrance doors with two Doric columns between; outer bays, each with tall round-headed window.

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• Other names
  Albert Hall, Corn Exchange Cinema
• Events
  • Owner/Management: Local authority
  • 1845 Design/Construction: as Corn Exchange
    • Raphael Brandon - Architect
  • 1925 - 1972 Use:
  • 1925 Alteration: converted to assembly hall and art gallery
    • Borough Architect? - Architect
  • 1937 Alteration: Clarke & Beckett, converted to small theatre
    • Duncan - Architect
• Capacities
  • Later: 1946: 363
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Platform
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 4.57m (15ft)
  • Proscenium width: 6.7m (22ft)