The screen is / was at the rear so yes the front stalls must have been excavated to some degree. Given its listed status, I am assuming that much of the original design remains in the nightclub, albeit possibly hidden from view. The photo above from 1937 shows a very stylish interior.
An 18 month closure for a thorough refurbishment, including demolition of the 1950’s foyer block, and replacement with a modern larger foyer and bars, together with a lavish restoration of the auditorium and stage was completed in 2006.
I wouldn’t have wasted film on this, but digital costs little!! February 2009.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3384008395/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3384008763/
Another shot of the Parkway here (2000)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/98458759/
Photos of the New Theatre Royal taken in March 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3369309031/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3370133728/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3370134146/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3370133070/
Photo from March 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3379071652/
A March 2009 photo here (as the Oceana)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3377997397/
Some upto date (March 2009) photos here:–
Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3378814506/
Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3378815170/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3378814816/
A march 2009 photo with the facade in splendid condition:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3370134442/
Two March 2009 photos here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3370131728/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3369308631/
Four photos here from March 2009
Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3366863993/
Ballroom
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3366863979/
Auditorium
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3366863971/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3366863961/
A photo as the Escapade nightclub in March 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3366863955/
A photo from March 2009 is here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3364381295/
Two photos taken in March 2009:–
Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3365202452/
Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3364381963/
An older 1991 when it was operating as a bingo hall here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/140436977/
Interesting to observe the changes made to the building during the years.
Two auditorium photos taken in March 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3364383223/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3365203728/
Two older shots from 1991 here:-
Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/140436976/
Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/140436975/
note the projection room on the upper front of the façade.
March 2009 photo of auditorium here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3364382271/
March 2009 photo here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3364382647/
Photo taken in February 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3361734035/
Photographed in February 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3361734731/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3361734377/
The screen is / was at the rear so yes the front stalls must have been excavated to some degree. Given its listed status, I am assuming that much of the original design remains in the nightclub, albeit possibly hidden from view. The photo above from 1937 shows a very stylish interior.
A photograph taken in March 2009 can be found here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358730529/
Photos taken in February 2009 here:–
Exterior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731251/
Interior
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3358731613/
A Photo taken in February 2009 can be seen here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359547488/
A 2009 exterior photo here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359548306/
Some photos taken in February 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662329/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352662005/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3352661733/
An 18 month closure for a thorough refurbishment, including demolition of the 1950’s foyer block, and replacement with a modern larger foyer and bars, together with a lavish restoration of the auditorium and stage was completed in 2006.
Interior photographs of the Palace, taken in February 2009, can be seen here:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350461394/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350460616/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459938/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3350459412/