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Grand Pavilion

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Designed originally as a palm court, the Grand Pavilion has always operated as a multi-purpose venue rather than simply a theatre.

The Main Hall has temporary seating which can be removed for dancing on the fully sprung dance floor, and balcony. The proscenium stage has no orchestra pit. The Stage Door is a studio theatre in the basement with small platform stage.

The Pavilion provides a variety of programming as well as facilities for conferences, exhibitions and weddings. The 2008 refurbishment works provided the theatre with a daytime cafe-bar that makes the most of the building's sea-front location.

Built / Converted
1932
Dates of use
  • 1932 : continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (multi-purpose venue)
Address
The Esplanade, John Street, Porthcawl, South Glamorgan, CF36 3YW, Wales
Further details
Other names
Pavilion Palm Court
Events
  • Owner/Management: Bridgend County Borough Council
  • 1932 Use: continuing
  • 1932 Design/Construction:
    E J Moore
    - Architect
  • 1946 - 1962 Owner/Management: Porthcawl UDC
  • 2008 Alteration: refurbishment - including improved access, accessible toilets, and new entrance lobby and passenger lift (architect unknown).
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1946: 950
    1962: 1000
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    Main Hall: 643
    Stage Door: 80
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
Proscenium flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 8m (26ft)
Proscenium width: 9.34m (31ft)
Height to grid: 6.4m (21ft)
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: None