Beaufort Theatre facts for kids
The Beaufort Theatre is a main theatre. It is located in Ebbw Vale, Wales. This theatre is a popular spot for shows. It is in the area of Blaenau Gwent.
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What is the Beaufort Theatre?
The Beaufort Theatre is a special place. It has a large room for performances. This room is called an auditorium. It can seat 338 people. The theatre also has a big ballroom.
The Stage
The stage at the Beaufort Theatre is unique. It has a proscenium arch. This is like a big picture frame around the stage. There is also an "apron" part. This is a section of the stage that sticks out into the audience.
The stage has a "flying" system. This means scenery can be lifted up. It uses ropes and pulleys. These are called hemp sets. Scenery can go up to 16 feet high. Lights are also important. Some light bars can be moved down. Others are fixed to the walls and ceiling.
History of the Theatre
The Beaufort Theatre has an interesting past. It used to be a cinema. In the 1960s, it was changed. It became a theatre for live shows.
Until April 2, 2017, it was part of a group. This group was called Blaenau Gwent Venues. Other places in this group included The Market Hall Cinema. The Metropole Theatre was also part of it.
A New Chapter
On April 3, 2017, a big change happened. A group from the community took over the theatre. This means local people now help run it. The theatre is still open for groups to use. Many local arts groups perform there each year.
Famous Visitors
Many famous bands have played at the Beaufort Theatre. They performed in the ballroom. Some of these bands became very successful later. For example, Mott the Hoople played there. The popular band The Stereophonics also performed there.
