Batley Variety Club, Entertainment venue in Batley, United Kingdom
The Batley Variety Club featured tiered seating arrangements with a capacity of 1,750 seated guests and additional standing space for optimal stage viewing.
James and Betty Corrigan established the Batley Variety Club in March 1967 on a former sewage site, transforming it into a major entertainment destination.
The venue hosted performances by Louis Armstrong, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, and numerous other international performers during its peak years.
The club served food in baskets to minimize noise during performances and implemented specific rules about bar service during certain acts.
Roy Orbison recorded a live album at the venue on May 9, 1969, while BBC Radio captured performances by Gracie Fields for broadcast purposes.
Inception: March 1967
GPS coordinates: 53.70646,-1.62659
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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