| Southend-on-Sea: Palace Theatre |
Country: England, United Kingdom Historic County: Essex City: Southend-on-Sea Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, 430 London Road Built 1912 by Ward & Ward. Opened 21 Oct 1912. Also known as "Palace of Varieties" and "The New Palace". 1973 redecoration. 1986 renovations. 1980 extension by the "Dixon Studio" theatre. Links: southendtheatres.org.uk, Theatres Trust, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Palace Theatre 75th Anniversary"Reverse Text: "Then and Now. The Palace was opened on 21st October 1912 and, in 1987, its 75th Anniversary year, was fully restored to the original Edwardian splendour." Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14.; L.T.G. 14.i. Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: sign on left building: "Palace Theatre", banner: "Grand Re-openeing Sta. 12th Sept.", inscription on right building: "Dixon Studio"Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, Westcliff. The restored Edwardian facade and the new extension. The extension includes the intimate Dixon Studio theatre which is used for productions and rehearsals and is also avilable for private hire." Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14; L.T.G. 14.ii. Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, Westcliff. A view of the Proscenium Arch taken from the Dress Circle. When restored in 1987 new curtains (House Tabs) were provided, together with a new house pelmet with a design identical to the original."Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14; L.T.G. 14.iv. Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, Westcliff. An Actor's view of the Auditorium - but usually with a larger audience! The auditorium seats up to 600 people but is, nevertheless, quite intimate. There are no pillars to obscure the view and acoustics are excellent. The carpet was especially woven as part of the 1987 restoration programme."Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14; L.T.G. 14.v. Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Restoration Work - Palace Theatre"Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, Westcliff. Restoring the interior - 1987. Top right. New sign-writing to the Safety Curtain or 'The Iron' as it's known in the theatre. / Top left. Cutting new fabric to finish the exterior of the boxes. / Middle: The Boss above the Proscenium Arch which bears the coat-of-arms of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. / Bottom right. The ornate plasterwork which decorates the front of the Upper Circle. / Bottom left. 43' of scaffolding was needed to reach the uppermost part of the ceiling in the Auditorium." Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14; L.T.G. 14.iii. Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Palace Theatre, Westcliff. Top right: Restored domes of the ornate boxes, surmounted by illuminated 'urns'. Top left: The Edwardian facade and new extension which, together, form the Palace Theatre Centre. Bottom right: The Foyer Bar, open to the public and run as a 'Free House'. Bottom left: Behind the Foyer is this courtyard, enclosed on four sides and something of a sun-trap."Publisher: The Lynn Tait Gallery, 1987; Collectors Series No. 14; L.T.G. 14.vi. Size: Modern Not sent. |
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