Palace Theatre, Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 37.635 W 003° 56.499
30U E 434820 N 5720001
The Palace Theatre is a building recognisable for its distinctive flatiron shape. located at the Northern end of High Street, Swansea, Wales,
Waymark Code: WMDCPV
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/25/2011
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The Palace Theatre is a building located between the junctions of High Street, & Prince of Wales Road, giving its distinctive Flat-Iron shape.
Originally built in 1888 as a traditional music hall, the building's original name was 'The Pavilion'. During its lifetime, the building has been used as a bingo hall as well as a nightclub.
The Grade II Listed building is one of just two purpose-built music halls left standing in the whole of the UK.
In the early years of the 20th Century stars like Charlie Chaplin, Lilly Langtry, Marie Lloyd and Dan Leno filled the venue.
Sir Anthony Hopkins made his first professional stage appearance there in 1960 with Swansea Little Theatre's production of 'Have A Cigarette'.
Iris Gowers book, 'Act of Love' began Chapter One outside Swansea’s Palace Theatre.
The Theatre is currently disused, as can be witnessed by the trees growing out of the roof.
In July 2007 the theatre was put up for sale by auction, with a starting price of £250,000. & is still up for sale.
Current use of the building.: deralict
Web Address: Not listed
Date of construction.: Not listed
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