Olympia Variety Theatre

Ian on August 13, 2023 at 1:39 am

I came across the remains of the Olympia Theatre recently, and this should not be recorded as “demolished”. Woolworths converted the store with minimal alteration, later they demolished (circa 1970) the facade and foyer to put a modern entrance onto the store, as can be seen in the CT photos.

However, the auditorium, stage and dressing rooms survive, which can be seen by looking at google earth and my images here:-

side wall - old brickwork, former exit, upto stage

former dressing rooms and stage (altered to accommodate goods lift)

Talking to the manager - I was not allowed up - the warehouse at former balcony level retains the theatre ceiling and “some statues”, and what might be the balcony stepping.