Albany Theatre
Coventry's City College was built in 1935, with delightful Art Deco interiors and including a 620-seat theatre. By the 1980s The College Theatre was a popular and suitable venue for several local amateur groups. The college buildings and the theatre came under threat following closure in 2009. However the Theatre was saved and re-opened in 2013 renamed as the Albany Theatre. Run by the Albany Theatre Trust, the theatre is run by volunteers serving the local community.
Built / Converted
1935
Dates of use
- 1935 - 2009: Theatre
- 2013 : Theatre, continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (community theatre)
Address
Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ, England
Website
Further details
Other names
Butts Theatre
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City College Theatre
Events
- 1935 Design/Construction:
- 1935 - 2009 Use: Theatre
- 2013 Owner/Management: Albany Theatre Trust, continuing
- 2013 Use: Theatre, continuing
Capacities
- CapacityCurrentDescription650
Listings
Stage type
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