White Rock Theatre, Concert hall and movie theater in Hastings, United Kingdom.
Description
White Rock Theatre is a concert hall and cinema in Hastings featuring two seating levels that divide the audience area into distinct zones. The building functions as a multi-purpose venue designed to accommodate both live performances and film screenings.
History
The building was established in 1927 as the White Rock Pavilion, replacing an earlier hospital structure on the site. Major renovations came later, modernizing the facilities and enhancing the acoustic properties of the space.
Culture
The theater hosts operas, ballet, and musicals throughout the year, playing an important role in the town's arts scene. These performances attract both local audiences and visitors who come for the varied entertainment program.
Practical
The two seating levels offer different viewing positions suited to various preferences and sightlines throughout the space. Several bar facilities are available within the building for refreshments before and after events.
Did you know?
Major upgrades in the 1930s included new electrical systems and cinema-style seating with folding mechanisms that modernized the visitor experience. These improvements reflected the building's effort to keep pace with technological advances in entertainment at that time.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Hastings).
Hastings Castle
929 m
Hastings Pier
169 m
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
292 m
Holy Trinity Church, Hastings
350 m
Christ Church
910 m
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and English Martyrs, St Leonards-on-Sea
603 m
St Mary Magdalene's Church, St Leonards-on-Sea
512 m
Pelham Arcade
901 m
St Leonards-on-Sea United Reformed Church
932 m
Hastings Unitarian Church
805 m
St Leonard's Baptist Church
815 m
Hastings Town Hall
665 m
Brassey Institute
326 m
Wellington Square Baptist Church
733 m
Robertson Street United Reformed Church
423 m
Station Road
630 m
Queen Victoria Memorial Statue
648 m
Christchurch Church Of England School East Wing
890 m
The Havelock Public House
543 m
St Mary in the Castle, Hastings
894 m
Hippodrome, Hastings
912 m
Boer War Memorial
82 m
Carlisle Parade Car Park Including The Subway, Entrance Ramps, Sunken Garden And Three Shelters, And Five Additional Shelters On Eversfield Place
446 m
Wellington Terrace
893 m
Chapel to the former Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, Magdalen Road
392 m
34 And 35, Wellington Square
804 m
14, Claremont
338 m
36-40, Wellington Square
784 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes