The Alnwick Playhouse

Alnwick Playhouse Arts Centre

Interactive map of Alnwick Playhouse Arts Centre
Address	Bondgate Without Alnwick, Northumberland England
Coordinates	55°24′45″N1°42′11″W / 55.41253°N 1.70292°W / 55.41253; -1.70292
Owner	Alnwick Playhouse District Trust
Capacity	265(auditorium) and 60 (studio hub)
Current use	Theatre/Cinema/Arts Centre
Construction
Opened	1925
Rebuilt	1990 & 2019
Years active	1925-1979 & 1990-Present
Website
alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

The Alnwick Playhouse is an arts centre, theatre and cinema in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. It is a vibrant cultural hub, offering a diverse programme of theatre, music, film, community events and more. Alnwick Playhouse is a registered charity committed to inspiring creativity and enriching lives through the arts.

The beautifully restored venue provides a welcoming space for audiences and artists alike, and they work closely with local communities to ensure the Playhouse remains a place where everyone can experience and enjoy art and culture. The venue consists of an auditorium seating over 250 people, a studio space seating 60 people, a visual art gallery, cafe and bar.

History

The Playhouse was originally built in 1925 as a 700-seat cinema and occasional music hall. The Playhouse eventually closed in 1979. The NTC Touring Theatre Company bought the building and converted the ground floor. The upper floor was leased out to The Alnwick District Playhouse Trust who re-opened the newly refurbished Alnwick Playhouse in December, 1990. It has remained open since then. ^[1]

See also

• Alnwick

References

1. "History of the Playhouse | Alnwick Playhouse". alnwickplayhouse.co.uk. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.

External links

• Theatres Trust Database: Playhouse