A great, family-friendly theatre for the people of Blackburn that is run almost entirely by volunteers.
Located in the heart of Blackburn, King George’s Hall hosts world-class artists as part of such an exciting programme of live music, dance, comedy, and variety. King George’s Hall is one of the region’s best live entertainment complexes, attracting top-tier talent from throughout the globe.
King George’s Hall, in Pleasington, was constructed in the classical style using stone quarries from Butler’s Delph, a local quarry. The characteristic appearance of the hall is the product of designs by two architectural firms: Messrs. Briggs & Wolstenholme, who were responsible for the bottom section of the hall before World War II, and Messrs. Stones & Stones, who were commissioned after the war. The history of the hall is vividly represented in its exterior look, with the horizontal split between the pre-war and post-war parts of the building readily discernible from the street. It was during World Battle II that the Blakey Moor side of the hall was built, and the carved figures on that side, which symbolise war and peace, were also carved.
Many of the historic elements of King George’s have been preserved, including most of the old plasterwork in the ceiling and walls. Not only has all of the original plasterwork been preserved in the main auditorium, but the magnificent Art Deco house lights have also been preserved. All of these unique features have been preserved thanks to a sensitive renovation programme that began in 1994, and today King George’s Hall gracefully manages to combine the grandeur of its theatre heritage with today’s technology and facilities that are required by today’s productions to create a unique and memorable experience.
