Theatre

Only the Greek Doric porch and three-bay, three-storey stucco façade of Sarah Baker’s second theatre on this site are said to have been retained when it was replaced by the Corn Exchange. The interior space, now a covered courtyard shopping centre, is pleasant and retains some of the Corn Exchange character. Despite evocative decorations, it is not a relic of the Baker theatre. A curious fact about this theatre was that its auditorium was in Kent, and its stage in Sussex.

Built / Converted
1802
Dates of use
  • 1802 : Until when not known.
Current state
Façade only
Current use
Converted to other use (small shopping centre)
Address
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • Owner/Management:
  • Alteration: n.d. converted to corn exchange
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1802 Use: Until when not known.
  • 1802 Design/Construction:
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1989 Alteration: extensive internal reconstruction
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
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Listings
  • Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -

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