Theatres · South West England
Strode Theatre
Strode Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Strode Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1963. Coordinates: 51.1306°, -2.7329°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Strode Theatre is a mixed arts venue in Street, Somerset, England. It has a 1960s two-tiered 343 seat purpose-built main theatre and a versatile modern Studio space, with retractable seating for 64. It hosts a programme of live professional and amateur theatre productions, live folk, classical and rock/pop music; popular, European and art-house film; live broadcasts from major international venues, such as London's National Theatre and New York's Metropolitan Opera; and visual arts exhibitions. Strode Theatre is part of Strode College, but operates independently and is largely self-financing, while providing a rehearsal and performance arts facility, and a programme of events for students from the college.
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Background
History
Strode Theatre opened as a community theatre on 5 October 1963 with a performance by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It was funded by the Clark Foundation, set up by the Clarks brothers, in response to plans to build a college nearby. It is named after the 17th-century politician and philanthropist, William Strode. In 1994, the theatre was redecorated during works which included new carpets and heating system, costing £115,000 (). In 1999 the theatre was expanded with a new foyer, bar and box office along with rehearsal space, meeting room and stage access, at a cost of £750,000 by the Steel, Coleman Davis partnership who received an award for the design. The expansion was funded by the…
Architecture
The building's structure is conventional, with a proscenium arch stage. The two tiers of seats are set at a steep gradient, with the option to just use the stalls for smaller performances. The orchestra pit is convertible to allow for different types of performances.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1306, -2.7329
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Street
- Postcode
- BA16 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1963
Sources
- osm: n4103406085 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Strode Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Strode Theatre, Street, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 81198.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strode Theatre?
- Strode Theatre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA16 0AD), in the parish of Street.
- When was Strode Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1963.
- Who owns Strode Theatre?
- Strode Theatre is owned by | tenant =.
- How do I get to Strode Theatre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA16 0AD. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.