Open-air theatres · North East England
Empire Theatre
In or near Monkseaton.
former theatre and cinema in Whitley Bay, England, later used as ballroom, bingo hall, night club
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bay · 0.4 km
About
Empire Theatre is a open-air theatre located in scotland lowlands. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. former theatre and cinema in Whitley Bay, England, later used as ballroom, bingo hall, night club
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Empire Theatre is an open-air theatre located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a unique outdoor performance space, accommodating various theatrical productions. Visitors can expect a diverse programme of events, showcasing local talent and touring shows in a natural setting. The theatre's design and location contribute to a distinctive cultural experience in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0429, -1.4412
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 2AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bay — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31941587 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empire Theatre?
- Empire Theatre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 2AU), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Empire Theatre?
- former theatre and cinema in Whitley Bay, England, later used as ballroom, bingo hall, night club
- How do I get to Empire Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Whitley Bay, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE26 2AU.
- Is Empire Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Empire Theatre is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Empire Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Whitley Bay, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 2AU.