Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
This collection includes leaflets, press cuttings and programmes.
The 1,800 seat Pavilion Theatre opened on 29 February 1904.
The theatre was the brainchild of Thomas Barrasford, a Newcastle based variety impressario and was designed by Bertie Crewe. Built on Glasgow's Renfield Street the Pavilion is the only privately run theatre in Scotland and one of a few unsubsidised independent theatres left in Britain. From its Edwardian days it was famous for its variety shows. Many stars of the music hall appeared there, including Marie Lloyd, Little Tich and Florrie Forde. Since the 1930s, the Pavilion began to host pantomimes with top name stars of the Scottish variety scene, such as Harry Gordon and Dave Willis. Lulu broke box-office records at her first appearance in 1975 and in more recent times it has produced plays, such as The Sash and The Steamie
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See also
- The Pavilion Theatre: details of latest and future productions, plus latest news, information and photographs outlining the history of the theatre
