Pavilion Theatre
The original building was a fine example of an Edwardian multi-purpose concert hall of wrought iron and wood with lavishly decorated interior. There was a single promenade balcony, with three boxes each side and delicate plasterwork on boxes, proscenium arch and ceiling. The Pavilion also had elegant tea rooms and a skating rink. This building closed about 1938 and throughout World War II. Reopened subsequently but destroyed by fire in 1954.
The new complex, built in 1960, is typical of its date. It comprises theatre, Ocean Room, meeting rooms and bars. The theatre itself is occasionally used for exhibitions etc.
Built / Converted
1960
Dates of use
- 1908 - 1954
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (multi-purpose theatre)
Address
The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Pavilion and Palm Court
,
The Ritz
Events
- Owner/Management: Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
- 1908 Design/Construction:Mangnall & Littlewoods- Architect
- 1908 - 1954 Use:
- 1960 Alteration: new building on site of oldVerity & Beverley- Architect
- 2013 Owner/Management: Leased from Weymouth & Portland Borough CouncilPhil Say- Manager
Capacities
- CapacityOriginalDescription1212
- CapacityLaterDescription1200Comment1912
- CapacityLaterDescription1000CommentOcean Room 720
- CapacityCurrentDescription850Comment2013; Theatre 850, Ballroom 700
Listings
- ListingNot listed
Stage type
Proscenium flat
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 8.23m Width SL: c.12.6m (including scene dock) SR: c.7.5m
Proscenium width: 13.1m
Height to grid: 15.85m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: For 16