The proscenium stage that can be seen today was added in the 1920s. It has wonderful curves and simple gilded plaster ornaments picked out in gold that define its individuality."
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The building is Grade II listed. The description given by British Listed Buildings reads as follows;
"BEBINGTON GREENDALE ROAD
SJ 3384 SW
(west side)
Port Sunlight
6/125 Gladstone Hall
20.12.65
G.V. II
Assembly Hall. 1891. By William Owen. Brick with tile-hanging and tile roof, some timber-framing. Mostly one storey, 4 bays. East facade has projection under hipped roof. 1st bay has gabled projection with tile-hung gable, with paired gabled dormers above, tile-hung with timbered
gables. Other bays have glazed gablets. Windows have small-paned glazing. 1st bay has half-octagonal bay window, dormers have 3-light transomed window. 3rd bay has canted glazed porch, paired plank doors with strap hinges and embossed lead panel above commemorating opening by Gladstone. Raking louvres to roof. Left return has tile hung gable, projection with stone coped parapet and canted bay window. Right return has glazed canted projection with tile-hung gable, projecting 2-storey porch is timber framed with lower nogging. Tudor-headed entrance has plank doors with strap hinges and lamp above. Rear facade as that to east but with later extensions and tall stack. Interior has round-arched ribs; proscenium arch has segmental pediment and flanking panels, all with relief decoration. Listing NGR: SJ3371183971"
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The theatre has been home to many famous shows, artists, both actors and musicians alike, comedians, dancers, and every one adds to the theatres character, it is also used by Local Operatic Societies, Musical Groups, Youth Organisations, and Dancing Schools.
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