New Mills Art Theatre
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