Astor
A multipurpose flat-floored venue with a shallow proscenium. The floor area was increased in 1945 by more than 50% when an extension was built to one side. It is used for amateur productions, bingo, concerts, dances, aerobics and youth theatre. Each year a Music Festival takes place with professional artists.
Built / Converted
1909
Dates of use
- 1909 : continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (Multi-purpose hall)
Address
Stanhope Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AB, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Stanhope Hall
,
Winter Gardens
Events
- 1909 Use: continuing
- 1909 Design/Construction:Unknown- Architect
- 1923 Owner/Management: Purchased by Major J J Astor
- 1945 Owner/Management: he donated the theatre to the town. It was renamed the Astor Theatre in recognition of his gift. Dover District Council,owners
- 1945 Alteration: extendedUnknown- Architect
Capacities
- CapacityCurrentDescriptionc.275
Listings
- ListingNot listed
Stage type
Rake
Building dimensions: Main auditorium 30ft 9in (9.37m) wide
Stage dimensions: Depth: 13ft (3.05m) Width SL: 18ft SR: 18ft
Proscenium width: 5.97m
Height to grid: 2.67m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: None