Palace Theatre, Category A listed theatre in Kilmarnock, Scotland
Description
The Palace Theatre on Green Street is a red sandstone building with an asymmetrical front and a 110-foot clock tower. The venue contains several performance spaces and was originally designed as a market building before becoming an entertainment venue.
History
The building opened in 1863 as a corn market facility designed by James Ingram. Over the decades it transformed into a music hall and cinema before becoming the theatre it is today.
Culture
The theatre serves as a gathering place where the community comes together for performances and concerts throughout the year. People from the area treat it as a social hub for entertainment and live experiences.
Practical
The venue is accessible with wheelchair entry, elevators, and facilities for people with disabilities throughout. Parking is readily available at the nearby bus station multi-story car park, making arrival straightforward.
Did you know?
The Grand Hall hosted a performance in 1973 that inspired a glam rock band to write one of their biggest hit songs. The story of what happened that night remains part of music history and is still remembered by fans today.
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