Palace Theatre, Redditch

The Palace Theatre is a theatre in Redditch, England, in a Grade II listed building, one of the six working theatres designed by Bertie Crewe.

It opened in 1913. It is an example of Edwardian theatre and has received a major refurbishment restoring the theatre to its original state. Funds and grants were provided by Redditch Borough Council (£3M), and £920,500 as part of a £4 million scheme from The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).[1]

The Palace building has been used as a variety hall, a cinema, a roller skating rink, and a bingo hall. Since 1971 it has been used exclusively as a theatre.[2]

The theatre hosts a programme of touring comedy, drama, plays and an annual pantomime, and since 1971 has been the home base of the Redditch Operatic Society [3] in addition to other local groups including Alcester Musical Theatre Company [4]

References

  1. ↑ Redditch Borough Council Retrieved 22 June 2009
  2. ↑ Palace Theatre Website. Retrieved 23 June 2009
  3. ↑ Redditch Operatic Society
  4. ↑ Alcester Musical Theatre Company. Retrieved 22 June 2009

Coordinates: 52°18′20″N 1°56′16″W / 52.305454°N 1.937864°W / 52.305454; -1.937864

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