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Princess Theatre

1622

The Princess Theatre opened in 1913 in Dawdon where one of the main collieries operated. Little is known about the theatre other that it had a fly tower but only took in live acts until September 1915. It became a cinema and later a bingo hall. It was derelict for many years before being demolished to create a car park.

Built / Converted
1913
Dates of use
  • 1913 - 1959
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
Princess Road, Dawdon, Seaham, Durham, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • 1913 Design/Construction:
    George Bell (Newcastle)
    - Architect
  • 1913 - 1959 Use:
  • 1913 - 1959 Owner/Management: Princess Entertainment Co Ltd, owners
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    1100
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1934: 999
    1939: 1036
    1956: 870
Listings
  • Listing
    Unknown
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -