The Pavilion Arts Centre
Take a look back stage...
At the new pavilion arts centre
A 93 seat studio theatre (80 sqm of workshop space), plus main auditorium of 360 seats with retractable seating and flat floor exhibition/workshop space of 200 sqm, (140 Bleacher, 78 movable, 142 balcony).
(PAXTON) The Entertainment Stage was added in 1889, soon to be known as the Pavilion Theatre and later as the Hippodrome (cinema), the Playhouse (from 1935) and the Paxton Suite (from 1979). In 1927, the Buxton Corporation acquired the buildings, gardens and pleasure grounds and the council have managed the site ever since.
Project has been under negotiation between HPBC and Opera House for around 10 years finally coming to fruition in 2008. The £2.5 million project funded by HPBC, Opera House, DDEP and the Arts Council.
Bar and reception area
Reception area and fully licensed bar facilities (fire exit) which will service the many events held in the area.
With a small ancillary seating areas to the right and left or reception area of around 12-16 seats.