Theatres · South East England
Apollo Theatre
In or near Carisbrooke.
Apollo Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 4.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Apollo Theatre is a working theatre in South-East England. Built or established in 1972, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area PO30.
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Official information
The Apollo Theatre, located in Newport, Isle of Wight, is a community theatre that has been operational since 1972. Originally a Methodist chapel, it now hosts a variety of productions, including film festivals and live performances, showcasing a range of artistic expressions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London. Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.
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Background
Architecture
Henry Lowenfeld had bought land on the newly created Shaftesbury Avenue at the turn of the 20th century—next door to the Lyric Theatre, which opened in 1888—and as a consequence the Apollo is one of the few theatres in London to be freehold. was 893, with a proscenium of 9.14 m wide and 8.89 m deep. The capacity today is 757 seats,
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- Coordinates
- 50.6998, -1.2925
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Postcode
- PO30 1JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1972
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.apollo-theatre.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5117557062 (ODbL)
- commons: Apollo Theatre Newport.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Apollo Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 1JT), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
- What is Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Apollo Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 1JT.
- When was Apollo Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1972.
- Who owns Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is owned by Nimax Theatres.
- Is Apollo Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Apollo Theatre is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Apollo Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 1JT.