Originally built as a theatre by German prisoners of war in 1916/17, it was formally opened by the Duke of Connaught in June 1917. Built at the behest of Basil Dean, who went on to become head of ENSA during WW2.It carried many of the design features of the Grand Theatre in Leeds. Following the formation of NAAFI in 1921 the theatre was leased for use as a 573 seat cinema. It continued in this role until the doors finally closed in 1964 with the building being demolished the same year.
Originally built as a theatre by German prisoners of war in 1916/17, it was formally opened by the Duke of Connaught in June 1917. Built at the behest of Basil Dean, who went on to become head of ENSA during WW2.It carried many of the design features of the Grand Theatre in Leeds. Following the formation of NAAFI in 1921 the theatre was leased for use as a 573 seat cinema. It continued in this role until the doors finally closed in 1964 with the building being demolished the same year.