Where is White Rock Theatre?

White Rock Theatre is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN34 1JX), in the parish of Hastings, unparished area.

How do I get to White Rock Theatre?

The nearest railway station is Hastings, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN34 1JX.

Who owns White Rock Theatre?

White Rock Theatre is owned by HQ Theatres (in partnership with Hastings Borough Council).

How do I get to White Rock Theatre?

The nearest railway station is Hastings, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN34 1JX.

Theatres · South East England

White Rock Theatre

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White Rock Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Hastings · 0.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

White Rock Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1927. Address: White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 50.8537°, 0.5723°.

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Official information

The White Rock Theatre in Hastings is a vibrant venue that hosts a variety of performances, including musicals and special events. It aims to inspire and entertain audiences while engaging with the local community through cultural initiatives.

From the Wikipedia article

White Rock Theatre is a medium-scale receiving house venue owned by Hastings Borough Council situated on the seafront of Hastings, East Sussex, on the south coast of England. It currently presents a varied programme of touring shows including opera, ballet, musicals, the Hastings Musical Festival and children's shows.

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Background

History

The original East Sussex Hospital was replaced with the White Rock Pavilion which was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales in April 1927. It was built for the Hastings Municipal Orchestra. The pavilion underwent a further re-modification in 1939, when along with an electrical/electronics and acoustics upgrade, the seats were modified to be of the cinema 'folding' type and again in 1985 when it was renamed the White Rock Theatre. The auditorium is split on two levels – The Stalls and The Circle with an overall capacity of 1082 seats or 1620 for standing/seated events. The Stalls is also split into flat and raked seating areas. The stage is 47 ft wide and 31.6 ft deep, with a 1/28 rake. The…

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Coordinates: 50.8537, 0.5723
County: East Sussex
District: Hastings
Parish: Hastings, unparished area
Postcode: TN34 1JX
Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
Phone: 01424 462280
Established: 1927
Nearest railway station: Hastings — 0.6 km
Official site: whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Sources

osm: w676246795 (ODbL)
wikipedia: White Rock Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: White Rock Theatre, Hastings.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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