The Coade Hall
View of the theatre entrance in 2022
AddressBryanston School, Blandford Forum DT11 0PX
Dorset
United Kingdom
Coordinates50°51′58″N 2°11′10″W / 50.866°N 2.186°W / 50.866; -2.186
OwnerBryanston School
OperatorBryanston School
TypeTheatre and concert hall
Opened27 May 1966 (1966-05-27)
Website
Coade Hall web page

The Coade Hall is a brick-built theatre and concert hall at Bryanston School, near Blandford Forum in Dorset, England.

History

It 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 an opera venue.[4]

References

  1. Morgan, M.C. (1978). Bryanston 1928–1978. Bryanston School. p. 89.
  2. "Coade Hall Theatre 40 Years Old: Now that's entertainment" (PDF). The Bryanston Newsletter. Vol. 21. Summer 2006. p. 2.
  3. "Coade Hall". tickets.bryanston.co.uk. UK: Bryanston School. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. "The Coade Hall, United Kingdom, Bryanston". Operabase. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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