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Abbey Theatre

2457

Designed by Antony Moyes, himself a member of the Company of Ten group, which is a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. Oblong foyer/studio block at right angles to higher, square auditorium with fly tower forms a stark rectilinear plan.

Auditorium stadium style, about 240 seats with excellent sightlines, the front two rows removable for orchestral space. Square, modern proscenium. As well as dressing rooms, there is a lounge which doubles as a studio/rehearsal room, workshops, store, green room, bar and offices. The theatre is available for hire by professional and other local groups.

Built / Converted
1968
Dates of use
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (Amateur theatre)
Address
Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DL, England
Further details
Other names
-
Events
  • Owner/Management: Company of Ten, owners
  • 1968 Design/Construction:
    Antony Moyes
    - Architect
  • 1981 Alteration: studio theatre added
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    244; Studio 77
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
Proscenium flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.7m Width SL: 6.6m SR: 6.6m
Proscenium width: 7.2m
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -