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Croydon Grand

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A fine facade in three major bays, the centre one taller and pedimented with bow window at first floor over glazed entrance canopy; two lower outer bays. Set back behind the centre bay an imposing domed tower with winged angels on the parapet. The theatre was designed by Brough in 1896 and opened on 06 April. The Grand closed around the start of the Second World War but had reopened by later 1942. Despite local support for the theatre to remain open, it closed in April 1959 and was demolished that Autumn and replaced with an office block and shops.

Built / Converted
1896
Dates of use
  • 1896 - 1959: Theatre
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
125 High Street, London, Croydon, CR0, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Grand Theatre & Opera House
Events
  • Owner/Management: later: Frank Curzon/Cyril Royce
  • 1896 Owner/Management: Batley & Linfoot
  • 1896 Design/Construction:
    Brough
    - Architect
  • 1896 - 1959 Use: Theatre
  • 1940 - 1957 Owner/Management: Will Hammer
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    1200
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -