Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
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The Palace Theatre & Grand Hall Complex is a multi-purpose entertainment arena complex in Green Street, Kilmarnock, Scotland. The structure, which was originally opened as a corn exchange, is a Category A listed building.[1]
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The Palace | |
Full name | The Palace Theatre and Grand Hall Complex |
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Former names | The Corn Exchange, Variety Theatre, Palace Picture House, Exchange Theatre |
Address | 9 Green Street Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire Scotland |
Coordinates | 55.6096°N 4.4944°W / 55.6096; -4.4944 |
Owner | East Ayrshire Leisure, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council |
Type | Entertainment arena |
Genre(s) | Comedy, pantomime, musical theatre and performing arts |
Seating type | 500 seating capacity |
Capacity | 500 seated, approx 200 standing |
Construction | |
Built | Early 1860s |
Opened | 16 September 1863 (1863-09-16) |
Years active | 1863–present |
Architect | James Ingram |
Website | |
Palace Theatre | |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Official name | Green Street, Palace Theatre, Former Corn Exchange |
Designated | 3 July 1980 |
Reference no. | LB35903 |
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