Kings Hall

The Kings Hall opened in 1907 within the converted New Central Hall. A gallery ran round three sides. About 1911, it became a cinema. In 1927 it reopened as a variety theatre staging mainly concert party and cabaret twice nightly. In 1928 the adverts in the local press ended. About 1932 it was converted into an indoor market. Demolished about 1963.

Built / Converted
1897
Dates of use
  • 1907 - 1932
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
-
Events
  • 1897 Design/Construction: as New Central Hall
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1907 Alteration: opened as theatre
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1907 - 1932 Use:
  • 1911 Alteration: became cinema
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1912 Owner/Management: Somerald & Co, proprietors; L Schlentheim, managing director
  • 1927 Alteration: reopened as variety theatre
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1932 Alteration: converted to indoor market
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1963 Demolition: demolished
Capacities
-
Listings
  • Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: d: 16ft w: 24ft
Proscenium width: 18ft x 28ft high
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -

If you would like to comment on or add to the information on the Theatres Database, then please contact us, with ‘Database Update’ in the subject line.