Gorleston Pavilion Theatre – Celebrating 125 Years

Step inside one of East Anglia’s last remaining Edwardian seaside theatres and discover the stories built into its walls. This hour-long guided tour takes you through front-of-house spaces, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, sharing how the Pavilion has evolved over its 125-year history.

You’ll hear how the theatre was originally constructed in 1901, and the role it played during wartime, civic events, and changing eras of entertainment. We’ll spotlight architectural details from decorative plasterwork and proscenium arch to dressing room quirks and original fixtures, showing how form and function have always intertwined in a working performance space.

Tours are led by the theatre’s current custodians, who will also touch on the challenges and triumphs of preserving a heritage venue in the 21st century.

Access: The building’s main public areas are on one level, but some parts of the tour (including the stage and certain backstage areas) involve steps and may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss specific needs.

Timings

Monday 14 September:

2pm

Tuesday 15 September:

12pm

Wednesday 16 September:

1pm

Friday 18 September:

11am

Location & directions

Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Directions:

Gorleston Pavilion Theatre is located on the seafront directly opposite the Pier Gardens and the bandstand. Look out for our Edwardian frontage with green domes and red brickwork. There is plenty of free parking outside the theatre, but at busy times the nearest car parks is Gorleston Pier Car Park (2 minutes walk). There are regular bus services from Great Yarmouth, with stops on Marine Parade at the top of the cliffs (step access only to the bottom of the cliffs). Please allow time for parking during busy weekends. Our box office and foyer entrance are fully accessible from street level.

Contact on day:

Box Office

Telephone number:

+441493662832

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book at pavtheatre.com.

Booking contact name:

Box Office

Booking telephone number:

+441493662832

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Accessibility details

The theatre is all on one level, however we will be visiting parts of the building that have steps or stairs and that do not have a lift or accessible alternative.

Additional information

The Gorleston Pavilion Trust is a charitable organisation and relies solely on donations and bums-on-seats to operate, so whilst the tours are completely free to attend we always appreciate donations, though there is no pressure or expectation to do so!

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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