Tivoli Theatre (Wimborne Minster) facts for kids
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The Tivoli Theatre is a special building in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. It was built in 1936 to be both a theatre and a cinema. The building has many cool Art Deco features. These include original shiny chrome and Bakelite door handles.
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A Look Back: The Tivoli's History
From Cinema to Closure
In 1979, there was a plan to build a new road. This plan threatened to knock down the Tivoli Theatre. Luckily, the road plan was later stopped. However, the theatre still faced problems. It became old and broken down. The Tivoli Theatre closed its doors in April 1980.
Bringing the Tivoli Back to Life
Many people wanted to save the theatre. They worked hard and campaigned for a long time. In 1993, volunteers started to fix up the building. They spent the whole year restoring it. The Tivoli Theatre finally reopened to the public in November 1993.
What Happens at the Tivoli Today?
Since its reopening, the Tivoli Theatre has become a busy place. It is now a popular spot for live music concerts. Many famous acts have performed there. These include bands like The Searchers and Wishbone Ash. Jazz artist Acker Bilk and blues musician Larry Garner have also played there. Larry Garner even recorded a live music album at the Tivoli in 2009.
Famous comedians like Lee Evans, Al Murray, and Eddie Izzard have made people laugh on its stage. The theatre is also home to local groups. The Wimborne Musical Theatre and the Wimborne Drama groups perform there. They put on three different shows every year for everyone to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Tivoli Theatre (Wimborne Minster) para niños
