Memorial Hall and Theatre
A large red-brick and stone building in stripped Classical style, typical of its kind, on an island site adjacent to the War Memorial. Gutted by fire in 1943 and rebuilt in 1957. A flat-floored multi-purpose hall with flexible seating at stalls level, but fixed, tip-up seating in the single raked balcony. A Christie organ from Regal Cinema, Edmonton was installed in 1986.
Built / Converted
1932
Dates of use
- 1932 - 1943: and 1957 continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (multi-purpose venue)
Address
Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8NA, Wales
Website
Further details
Other names
Theatr a Neuadd Goffa
Events
- Owner/Management: Municipally owned throughout its existence
- 1932 Design/Construction:E R Hinchsliff- Architect
- 1932 - 1943 Use: and 1957 continuing
- 1957 Alteration: rebuilt after fire in 1943 with stone façade (architect unknown).
Capacities
- CapacityOriginalDescription1362
- CapacityLaterDescription1992: 1111
- CapacityCurrentDescriptionMain Theatre: 966
Bedwas Hall: 150
Glamorgan: 200 (or 150 cabaret)
Oriel: 100
Listings
- ListingNot listed
Stage type
Proscenium, flat
Building dimensions: External 50.27m x 22.85m (165ft x 75ft) x 18.58m high (61ft)
Stage dimensions: Depth: 8.62m (28ft 3in) Width: 11.95m (39ft 3in)
Proscenium width: 10.06m (33ft)
Height to grid: 18.3m (60ft)
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: None