Malvern Festival Theatre, the gem of Malvern
Posted by Evi Karmou | Category : The Abbey
With the first stone of Malvern Theatre laid in 1884, this iconic building has been a hub of activity in the town for many years. With seating for 700 people at the time, the concert hall was used for a variety of purposes and not just for stage shows. Numerous touring companies, Pantomimes and Matinees were performed, as well as weeklong Shakespeare festivals from Stratford upon Avon. Later on there were films, with the opening of the Malvern Picture House in 1923. In 1995 the Malvern Festival Theatre Trust was created and lead by long time local Nicolas Lloyd. January...
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