How many people fit in the Brighton Dome?

1700
Thanks to Lottery Funding, Brighton Dome closed for renovation in 1999 and was then officially re-opened three years later in Mar 2002 by Princess Anne with improved sight lines, a seating capacity of 1700 and with the stalls removable for extended performance space and an increased part standing capacity of 1860 .

Who built the Brighton Dome?

Brighton Dome

When was the Brighton Dome built?

Brighton Dome (1803 – 1808) was commissioned by the Prince of Wales (later King George IV) whose taste for flamboyant fashions, outlandish architecture and mistresses is well documented. When visiting Brighton, the Prince was accustomed to staying at a small lodging house overlooking Old Steine.

Where is the Brighton Dome in Brighton England?

Brighton Dome. Church Street facade (2013) The Brighton Dome is an arts venue in Brighton, England, that contains the Concert Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Studio Theatre (formerly the Pavilion Theatre).

Why was Brighton Dome called the Pavilion Theatre?

It was later known as the Pavilion Theatre until 2012 when it was renamed The Studio Theatre. In the first world war the Dome as well as the Pavilion was used to house injured Indian soldiers. It was thought that they would feel more at home in the Indian surroundings.

Is the Corn Exchange part of the Brighton Dome?

The Brighton Dome is an arts venue in Brighton, England, that contains the Concert Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Studio Theatre (formerly the Pavilion Theatre). All three venues are linked to the rest of the Royal Pavilion Estate by a tunnel to the Royal Pavilion in Pavilion Gardens and through shared corridors to Brighton Museum .

How many horses are in the Brighton Dome?

The Concert Hall was the Prince Regent’s stables and held 44 horses in a circular stable arrangement with space for the groomsmen on the balcony level above. The stables were based on the Halle au Ble (Corn Market) in Paris which had been built in 1782.