Redditch Palace Theatre

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Redditch Palace Theatre 2003 - 2005

Alcester Street consited of the 1970's theatre which lead to the entrance of the foyer round the side (near the police station and cross roads ) the Old Frontage of the Palace Theatre 2000 - 2005

Palace Theatre Slideshow

Please wait a few moments for the Palace slideshow to start. This Slide show of the theatre shows you how the theatre looked between 2003 - 2005.

The Lower Floor

The Lower floor consisted of the Palace foyer (on the righthand side (near the entrance ) on the same floor was the lower part of the main auditourium which was off the main foyer (through too double doors) In the centre of the lower part of the building was stairs leading up to second floor . With mens and womens toilets being in the far left hand corner of the main foyer . With Advertising space also being in the Main Foyer

Second Floor

The second floor consited of the main bar being situated at the bottom part of the second floor . With tables and chairs situated around it. This second floor also was home to the Main Gallery which was situated to the right handside off the steps (through double doors ) To be able to reach the upper circle you had to go through the gallery and through into the curtain !!

Gallery

This was the old gallery situated next to the bar, and this was the way through to the upper circle too .

Upper Floor

The Upper foor consited of the main offices (through a small door which lead to the backstage area of the theatre.

There was the old commitee room on the upper floor, this is where the Palace Youth Theatre sessions were held on a weekly basis .

Backstage 2003 - 2005

This is the old auditourium before the 2005 refit

This was the old green room where (actors and technical staff used to relax during and after performances, this was situated off the mainstage .

The ground floor of the old dressing rooms (next door to the stage) theres also a upper level of dressing rooms.

This was the main sound control room at the back of the upper circle

This is the main old control room of the Palace Theatre Redditch from 2004 - 2005

The Old Palace Theatre 1970's Building

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