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Hall Green Little Theatre

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The Little Theatre was new-built rather than (as more commonly) converted from an older building. It was built on waste ground given by the city council, opening in incomplete state in 1951. This part contains the theatre, which has some unsatisfactory features but is unusual in having a generously proportioned stage (which, however, lacks height). The auditorium is in a single rake.

In 1981 a new two storey extension was added, containing foyer, lounge and studio theatre all well planned and furnished, in contrast to the older building. The two parts are both brick faced but unmatching in character. The roof is corrugated asbestos.

Built / Converted
1951
Dates of use
  • 1951 : Until when not known.
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (Amateur theatre)
Address
Pemberley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7RY, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • 1951 Design/Construction:
    Keith Pickering
    - Architect
  • 1951 Use: Until when not known.
  • 1960 Owner/Management: s-1994 Hall Green Little Theatre Ltd, owners
  • 1981 Alteration: addition of new foyer, lounge and Studio Theatre
    Douglas Croft-Dorridge
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    190
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1994: 180
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    180
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
Pros, flat
Building dimensions: Original l: 29ft w: 50ft
Stage dimensions: d: 30ft w SL: 25ft SR: 25ft
Proscenium width: 25ft x 12ft high
Height to grid: 28ft
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: Original