The Poly
Built as a museum and for exhibitions, it was converted to the present form in 1954. The exterior is Gothic, and the auditorium approached by a flight of stairs. Seating 199, live performance and film are presented. Ancillary rooms and the Danielle Room and the Gallery, both of which house art exhibitions from time to time.
Built / Converted
-
Dates of use
- 1889 : continuing (occasional)
Current state
Extant
Current use
Arts Centre
Address
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3EG, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Arts Centre
,
Polytechnic Hall
Events
- Owner/Management: Royal Cornwall Polytechnic
- 1835 Design/Construction: as exhibition hall/museumGeorge Wightwick- Architect
- 1839 Alteration: addition of galleryUnknown- Architect
- 1889 Use: continuing (occasional)
- 1889 Alteration: extra exits and alterations for theatre licenseUnknown- Architect
- 1954 Alteration: converted to Arts CentreUnknown- Architect
- 1960 Alteration: gallery abolished for present seating arrangementUnknown- Architect
Capacities
- CapacityCurrentDescription199
Listings
- ListingII*
Stage type
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Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.1m Width SL: 5.33m SR: 5.33m
Proscenium width: 6.4m
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -