- Barrfields Pavilion
The Barrfields Pavilion (Barrfields Theatre, Barrfields Pavilion Theatre) is a purpose built theatre at
Barrfields ,Largs ,North Ayrshire . [citenews|title=It's all show for theatre anniversary|publisher=Evening Times|date= September 8, 2005|url= http://results.factiva.com/index/index.aspx?ref=EVETIM0020050908e1980001x|quote=A series of shows have been lined up to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Barrfields Pavilion theatre in Largs.]Background
Barrfields Pavilion was officially opened on
11 April 1930 , as a variety theatre for the small town ofLargs , Ayrshire. Originally seating 1003, it was home to the lavishBarrfields Summer Season Revues. Many international Scottish entertainers and actors have played the theatre over the years includingRikki Fulton ,Jack Milroy ,Jimmy Logan ,Stanley Baxter ,The Krankies ,Ronnie Corbett ,Johnny Beattie ,Billy Connolly and from south of the border,Frankie Vaughan andPat Kirkwood .Over the past 75 years, it has been home to local companies
Largs Amateur Operatic Society , Largs Players and now Largs Youth Theatre, who present pantomimimes, musicals, operettas, variety and plays in the theatre throughout the year.Refurbishment
The theatre was refurbished in 1995, reconstructed alongside a new centre at Barrfields Theatre and Pool called Vikingar. Seating was reduced to 500, and new spacious foyers were created along with dressing room block, Winter Garden Cafe Bar, Longboat Theatre Bar and new stage facilities.
The theatre is now owned by North Ayrshire Council and under the management of North Ayrshire Leisure Entertaiments.
The Barrfields Theatre has a programme which has a strong tradition of amateur dramatic productions, popular children's entertainments, variety, Scottish plays, ballet and fashionable touring productions and more staged throughout the year.
Location
The theatre is situated adjacent to
Vikingar Visitor Centre, Barrfields, Greenock Road, Largs.This is part of the municipal centre of
Barrfields along with the sports ground and putting green.References
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
