Mayflower Theatre

Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Theatre, 2006
Mayflower Theatre is located in Southampton
Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Theatre
Shown within Southampton
Former namesThe Empire Theatre (1928–50)
Gaumont Theatre (1950–86)
AddressCommercial Road
Southampton
United Kingdom
Coordinates50°54′31″N 1°24′37″W / 50.908550°N 1.410240°W / 50.908550; -1.410240
OwnerMayflower Theatre Trust Ltd
DesignationGrade II
Capacity2,300
Current useLive performance venue
Construction
OpenedDecember 1928
ArchitectWilliam and T. R. Milburn
Website
www.mayflower.org.uk

Mayflower Theatre (formerly the Gaumont Theatre and originally The Empire Theatre) is a Grade II listed[1] theatre in the city centre of Southampton, England, with a capacity of 2,300.[2] It features West End theatre shows when they tour the United Kingdom. In addition to this, one-off comedy shows and music events often take place at the theatre too.

  1. ^ "Historic Environment Record: Listed Buildings in Southampton" (PDF). Southampton City Council. 9 January 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 February 2012.
  2. ^ "75 Years of the Mayflower – Musicals Fit for The Mayflower". Mayflower Theatre Trust. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.