West End / Playhouse
West End / Playhouse
475, Union Street
Opened in 1915 in a former
billiard hall. Reconstructed and renamed the Playhouse, 14.9.21. s.
1,000. Renamed Playhouse Continental, 3.2.59. Closed and demolished in
May 1974.
The Playhouse was set well back from the street and on stilts over a
dairy at the back, so entrance was through a lower foyer, and up
stairs to the cash box, formerly situated at the street entrance. In an
alcove at the left led up to the balcony, or you could double back into
what used to a cafe over the foyer.
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