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Swan Guildford Historical Society:

The Vaudeville Theatre in James Street Guildford was built by George Hiscox, publican at the Guildford Hotel, in 1897. It included a stage and auditorium, seating for 600 people, a dressing room and toilets at the back of the building.

The theatre was said to include ‘every modern appliance’ against fire, including nine escape doors described in a local newspaper as a great acquisition to the Valley of Swan.

Over the years the theatre was well used by the Guildford community for a variety of acts such as light opera, dances, balls, fancy dress parties, concerts, school celebrations and Christmas parties. Anglican church balls at this venue were huge, running for two nights, one for adults and one for children on the following night. Catering was lavish.

And now - Lovingly revitalised - Photo BY THOM 2024-DSF 3619_HDR

The Vaudeville Theatre introduces a large open plan covered extension to the Beer Garden. Perfect for group catchups, game day watching and BBQ experiences. With a new playground for kids and live entertainment, The Hall is your new go-to weekday or weekend spot!

Once part of The Guildford Hotel, the Vaudeville Theatre was built by the original licensee of the pub, George Hiscox, as an extension to the hotel’s offering. Providing hours of entertainment, the Vaudeville Theatre was a place for locals to gather then, and is still today.

Michael Grogan writes (in Facebook): My father went there and watched the silent movies and he said they ran the power off a Ford T model at the rear and it was later a panel beaters owned by the Dawson family.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -