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Westminster Theatre
Photo from the Ken Roe collection.
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Palace St
Victoria (London) UK
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| Record #3742 |
Opened: 1923
Closed: 2001
Demolished: 2004
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Capacity: 603 seats
Architect(s): J Stanley Beard
Architectural Style(s):
National Register:
Current Organ: none |
| Also Known As: Saint James Picture Theatre |
Information for this tour was contributed by Ken Roe. Originally built in 1766 as a chapel, it was converted into a cinema in 1923 but only lasted in this use until 1931 due to the larger cinemas being constructed in the Victoria area at that time. It was converted into a live theatre, known as the Westminster Theatre and many popular plays were produced over the years. In 1965 the entire outer facade of the building was covered in Welsh slate, which gave it a 'modern' appearance. In later years the theatre became used less often due to its off the beaten track location and it finally closed in 2001. In the late summer of 2004 it was demolished despite efforts to get it Listed as an historic building. An office block is planned for the site which will have a 'performance space' in the basement. Photos
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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 1/28/2006.
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