An old theatre that's been saved by numerous people many times from bankruptcy, this venue adds a nostalgic feel to it, (both as a performer, and audience member).
Although small, the venue certainly gets in some good acts, including Andy Parsons, Russel Howard, and Showaddywaddy.
Whilst all Russel Howard kept going on about was his boring family, he did have a start-up act, and also spent time afterwards signing merchandise and taking pictures with anyone who wanted one, which was set out in the modestly sized foyer area out front, which also includes a decorative grand piano.
The only thing I don't like about the theatre itself is it always smells dusky and dirty, and the venue really needs a total renovation to justify prices akin to it's current owners, who are the same people who own the Cliff's Pavillion, though saying that, the prices are very reasonable, and do represent value for money.
If they renovated the place, they could pull in more talent, and more audiences, and thus this would work out for everyone. read more