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A unique 500 seater theatre tucked away in the High Peak town of New Mills. Find out about our forthcoming events, history, facilities, location and hire Other names - Empire and Hippodrome Events - 1911 Use: continuing - 1911 Design/Construction: John Fraser & J B Fraser of Chapel-en-le-Frith - Architect - 1921 Alteration: major reconstruction: Albert Winstanley - Architect - 1983 Design/Construction: Clare Ferraby - Consultant: Interior Design - 1911 Owner/Management: David MacIntosh, lessee and manager - 1920 Owner/Management: Walters & Law, owners - 1922 Owner/Management: Art Picture Playhouse (New Mills) Ltd, owners - 1959 Owner/Management: New Mills Operatic & Dramatic Co, lessees - 1966 Owner/Management: New Mills Operatic & Dramatic Co, owners Capacities - Original: 300-400 - 1994 onwards: 511 Stage type - Pros Rake 1:18 Dimensions - Building dimensions: Side walls exterior 114ft x 50ft - Stage dimensions: 22ft 8in x 26ft 11in - Proscenium width: 23ft 6in - Height to grid: 27ft - Inside proscenium: 38ft - Orchestra pit: Enlarged