Theatres · South Wales
Capitol Theatre, Cardiff
In or near Cardiff.
Capitol Theatre, Cardiff — a cinema heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street · 0.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Capitol Theatre, Cardiff is a cinema heritage located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Capitol Theatre in Cardiff is a venue showcasing live theatre and musicals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, including popular shows and events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Capitol Theatre is a prominent theatre located in Cardiff, South Wales. It is known for its distinctive architecture and serves as a venue for various performances and events.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Construction of the theatre took 3 years. The theatre had a seating capacity of 3,158 in the stalls, circle and balcony, which at the time, was the largest purpose-built cinema in Europe. In 1941 the Rank Organisation took over the lease, The Rolling Stones performed at Capitol Theatre with Ike & Tina Turner and the Yardbirds on 8 October 1966. Chuck Berry played there on 9 June 1970, supported by Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets and the Wild Angels. Santana's only shows in Wales were here on 7 September 1975. The Rank Organisation closed the theatre in 1978 and it was demolished in 1983. The Capitol Centre now occupies the site.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4827, -3.1725
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 2HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16256512 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capitol Theatre, Cardiff?
- Capitol Theatre, Cardiff is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 2HQ), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Capitol Theatre, Cardiff?
- Capitol Theatre, Cardiff — a cinema heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Capitol Theatre, Cardiff?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 2HQ.
- When was Capitol Theatre, Cardiff built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Who owns Capitol Theatre, Cardiff?
- Capitol Theatre, Cardiff is owned by | operator =.
- Is Capitol Theatre, Cardiff a protected site?
- Yes — Capitol Theatre, Cardiff is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Capitol Theatre, Cardiff?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 2HQ.