The Acorn
A small, independently-run arts venue, The Acorn is a 1969 conversion of a nineteenth century Wesleyan Methodist chapel.
Between 1996 and 1998 essential refurbishments and a redesign of the internal layout took place. The Acorn reopened as a flexible venue with a 170-seat main theatre accommodating a variety of stage formats and a smaller basement bar/theatre with an 80 seat capacity.
The building is not listed but lies within a conservation area.
Built / Converted
1969
Dates of use
- 1969 - 1996: theatre/arts centre
- 1998 : theatre, continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Arts Centre
Address
Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4BU, England
Website
Further details
Other names
Acorn Theatre
,
Acorn Arts Centre
,
Penzance Arts Centre
Events
- Design/Construction: C19 as chapel (architect unknown)
- 1969 Design/Construction: converted to arts centre (architect unknown)
- 1969 - 1987 Owner/Management: Penzance Arts Centre
- 1969 - 1996 Use: theatre/arts centre
- 1987 Owner/Management: Cornwall Theatre Company Ltd, continuing
- 1996 - 1998 Alteration: Lottery-funded refurbishment and re-design
- 1998 Use: theatre, continuing
Capacities
- CapacityCurrentDescription170CommentMain theatre in 2017
- CapacityCurrentDescription80CommentBasement theatre/bar in 2017
Listings
- ListingNot listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
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Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -