Barrfields Pavilion

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The Barrfields Pavilion (Barrfields Theatre, Barrfields Pavilion Theatre) is a purpose built theatre at Barrfields, Largs, North Ayrshire.

[edit] Background

Barrfields Pavilion was officially opened on 11 April 1930, as a variety theatre for the small town of Largs, Ayrshire. Originally seating 1003, it was home to the lavish Barrfields Summer Season Revues. Many international Scottish entertainers and actors have played the theatre over the years including Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Jimmy Logan, Stanley Baxter, The Krankies, Ronnie Corbett, Johnny Beattie, Billy Connolly and from south of the border, Frankie Vaughan and Pat Kirkwood.

For the past 75 years, it has been home to local companies Largs Amateur Operatic Society and Largs Players, who present pantomimimes, musicals, operettas, variety and plays in the theatre throughout the year.

[edit] Refurbishment

The theatre was refurbished in 1995, reconstructed alongside a new centre at Barrfields Theatre and Pool called Vikingar. Seating was reduced to 500, and new spacious foyers were created along with dressing room block, Winter Garden Cafe Bar, Longboat Theatre Bar and new stage facilities.

The theatre is now owned by North Ayrshire Council and under the management of North Ayrshire Leisure Entertaiments.

The Barrfields Theatre has a programme which has a strong tradition of amateur dramatic productions, popular children's entertainments, variety, Scottish plays, ballet and fashionable touring productions and more staged throughout the year.