Forum 28

Former civic halls rebuilt as an arts centre in 1990. Two storeys plus attic; brick and timber panels, projecting three bay entrance with pitched hipped roof and gables. Plain interior. Main space with fixed raked seating; proscenium stage with safety curtain. Centre caters for a wide variety of events.

Built / Converted
1971
Dates of use
  • 1990 : continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Arts Centre
Address
28 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Barrow Civic Halls , Forum 28
Events
  • 1971 Design/Construction: as Civic Halls
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1990 Use: continuing
  • 1990 Alteration: fully refurbished
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Later
    485/350 cabaret/720 standing
  • Current
    485; Studio 180
Listings
  • Not listed
Stage type
proscenium, raked 1:24
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: d 7.6m w 17.08m
Proscenium width: w 9.3m (30ft) h 4.6m (15ft)
Height to grid: 4.88m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: no pit - 10-12 in front of stage

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