Tivoli Theatre (Wimborne Minster)
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The Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, was built in Wimborne Minster in 1936 as a theatre and cinema.[1] It features a wide variety of Art Deco features, including original chrome and Bakelite door handles.
Threatened with demolition in 1979 for a road-building scheme that was later abandoned,[2] the theatre fell into disrepair and closed in April 1980.[1] After lengthy campaigning, volunteers restored the theatre throughout 1993, and the theatre reopened to the public in November of that year.[2]
The theatre also serves as the venue for the Wimborne Musical Theatre, as well as the Wimborne Drama, who stage three productions each year.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Tivoli Theatre" Cinema Treasures. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- ^ a b "About Us". The Tivoli Theatre. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
- ^ "About Us". Wimborne Musical Theatre. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- ^ Wimborne Drama Retrieved 9 September 2009.
