Tom Thumb Theatre - Cliftonville, Kent, UK.
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The Tom Thumb Theatre on Eastern Esplanade Cliftonville Kent - One of the Worlds smallest theater's.
Waymark Code: WME2BE
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/25/2012
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The Tom Thumb Theatre is one of the world's smallest theatre's. It was built originally as a Coach House in 1896, but by 1984 the building, which was being used as a double garage was almost derelict. It was purchased by Lesley and Sarah Parr-Byrne who first converted it into the tiny theatre it is today, capturing in such a small space, the lush and charming atmosphere of a Victorian Theatre in its hey-day. It has the smallest stage of any public theatre in the world measuring just 7ft x 10ft. Sadly, Lesley past a way in 2006 and the theatre languished. Fearing that the theatre would be snapped up by property developers, a local family purchased the theatre in 2009 and they themselves have refurbished and installed up-to-date lighting and sound equipment. Today it is a popular tourist attraction in Thanet with regular performances by professional actors/actresses and musicians throughout the summer season and is full to capacity during the annual pantomime.
Theater Name: Tom Thumb Theatre
Country: England
Address:
Tom Thumb Theatre
Eastern Esplanade
Cliftonville, Kent England
CT9 2LB
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Private Theater
Type of Productions:
Repertory - Stand Up Comedy - Magic - American Blue Grass - Vintage Music Hall - Folk Music - Storytelling
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 1896
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 50
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
Pantomime
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