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Pavilion

2368

Simple harled red sandstone hall with tall elegant Italianate towers at each corner and set amid promenade gardens. A long, narrow auditorium with about 600 seats. Flat main floor and one horse-shoe balcony. Plain barrel vault ceiling. Indeed, the only decoration in the entire hall is a scroll with acanthus leaves over the proscenium. Showing wear due to nightclub use.

Built / Converted
1911
Dates of use
  • 1911 : Until when not known.
Current state
Extant
Current use
Licensed premises (Nightclub and bar (Pirate Pete’s))
Address
The Green, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Website-
Further details
Other names
-
Events
  • 1911 Owner/Management: Ayr Town Council
  • 1911 Use: Until when not known.
  • 1911 Design/Construction:
    J K Hunter
    - Architect
  • 1913 Owner/Management: Ben Popplewell, lessee
  • 1918 Owner/Management: Fred Collins Circuit, lessee
  • 1922 Owner/Management: Ben Popplewell, lessee
  • 1930 Alteration: converted to dance hall
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1930 Owner/Management: various lessees
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    c.600
Listings
  • Listing
    B
Stage type
Proscenium, slightly raked
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: 9.14m
Height to grid: 12.2m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -