51°27′19″N 0°02′14″W / 51.45523°N 0.03717°W
Former names | Crofton Park Picture Palace |
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Address | 350 Brockley Road |
Location | Crofton Park, London |
Owner | Bill Mannix |
Type | Dance hall |
Genre(s) | Art Deco |
Capacity | 700 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Rivoli Ballroom |
Designated | 21 December 2007 |
Reference no. | 1392344 |
Construction | |
Opened | 12 July 1913 |
Renovated | 1957–1959 |
Expanded | 26 December 1959 |
Website | |
Official website |
The Rivoli Ballroom is the only intact 1950s ballroom remaining in London, England. It is famed for its original decor and interior fittings, including red velvet, flock wallpaper, chandeliers, glitter balls and oversized Chinese lanterns. The venue is often used as a film location and plays host to many dance and musical events.[1]