Pendle Hippodrome Theatre

The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre is an volunteer-run theatre in Colne, Lancashire in the north of England. It is owned by the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company, operating as Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Limited.

Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
Location in the Borough of Pendle
LocationColne, Lancashire, England
Coordinates53.8581°N 2.1721°W / 53.8581; -2.1721
OwnerPendle Hippodrome Theatre Company
OperatorPendle Hippodrome Theatre Limited
TypeTheatre
Capacity489
Construction
Built1914
Opened21 September 1914 (1914-09-21)
Renovated1978–1986
ArchitectRS Pilling
Main contractorsGeorge Fort
Website
www.phtheatre.co.uk

The building originally opened in 1914 as a cinema and variety theatre.[1]

The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre was bought in 1978 by three local operatic societies and restored over the following eight years. Owned by The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company who perform at the theatre, it is run by volunteers, independently, without outside funding. The Theatre is a registered charity and provides a venue for local performers, schools, musical, drama and dance groups as well as being home to the Theatre Company and the Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre.

In December 2014 the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre completed the purchase of the neighbouring public house with the intention of expanding its facilities in the near future.

In June 2015 the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre was awarded with The Queen's Award For Voluntary Service.

References
  1. Lancashire County Council Accessed 2011


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