The Coade Hall is a brick-built theatre and concert hall at Bryanston School, near Blandford Forum in Dorset, England.
 View of the theatre entrance in 2022 | |
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| Address | Bryanston School, Blandford Forum DT11 0PX Dorset United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 50°51′58″N 2°11′10″W / 50.866°N 2.186°W |
| Owner | Bryanston School |
| Operator | Bryanston School |
| Type | Theatre and concert hall |
| Opened | 27 May 1966 |
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| Coade Hall web page | |
History
editIt was opened on 27 May 1966 by the Duke of Edinburgh.[1][2] On the opening night, there was a concert with music by Brahms, Britten, and Mozart.
The Coade Hall is named after Thorold Coade, headmaster of Bryanston School from 1932 to 1959. It is used for professional performances and also by the school for drama, assemblies, and other communal activities.[3] Performers such as Johnny Dankworth, Cleo Laine, George Melly, and Steamhammer have appeared there. The theatre is also a venue for opera, including the annual Dorset Opera Festival.[4]
References
edit- ^ Morgan, M.C. (1978). Bryanston 1928–1978. Bryanston School. p. 89.
- ^ "Coade Hall Theatre 40 Years Old: Now that's entertainment" (PDF). The Bryanston Newsletter. Vol. 21. Summer 2006. p. 2.
- ^ "Coade Hall". tickets.bryanston.co.uk. UK: Bryanston School. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "The Coade Hall, United Kingdom, Bryanston". Operabase. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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