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The Boo Theatre

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The Boo Theatre is a local community arts centre and theatre space located in a converted Victorian liberal club, which is L-shaped, three story, constructed in stone and slate. It is home to the Horse + Bamboo theatre company, which is particularly know for puppetry. In 2014/15 the company is creating a community space and doubling the capacity in the main house to 140.

Built / Converted
1996
Dates of use
  • 1996 : Arts centre and theatre, continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Arts Centre (community arts centre and theatre)
Address
Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7HB, England
Further details
Other names
Horse + Bamboo Theatre
Events
  • 1996 Design/Construction: Converted to arts centre and theatre
    Proven & Makin
    - Architect
  • 1996 Use: Arts centre and theatre, continuing
  • 1996 Owner/Management: Little World Ltd, continuing
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    40
    Comment
    2014; Studio
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    64
    Comment
    2014; Main theatre
Listings
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -