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History of the Swan Theatre Company | |
| In 1967 the Brewery sold 'The Swan', a derelict Yeovil pub, to the local Dramatic Society. For seven years members worked to transform the pub into an attractive headquarters with facilities for rehearsals and set building. Performances still had to take place elsewhere, in hired halls. | ||
| There was, however, space behind the building and, taking its courage in both hands, the society decided to build its own theatre right on the doorstep. Hours of voluntary work and reinvestment of profits into building and equipment have resulted in the Swan Theatre as we know it today. | ||
| Below are photos taken at the time of construction and as it is seen today. You may also be interested to see a couple of photographs taken in 1902 and 1918 at the end of this page. | ||
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The Swan Theatre under construction in 1969 |
Site of the Theatre 1974 |
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Clearing the Site 1974/75 |
Now under construction |
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Now ready to roll! |
The Swan Theatre's
First Production, |
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The Swan Theatre as we see it today |
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Productions |
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In 1976 the first show was staged in the Swan Theatre. Since then a variety of shows have followed, providing something for all tastes. The Swan Theatre Company now produces six plays a year and also provides a venue for other companies and events. |
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Park Street in the early 1900s |
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The two photographs below show how Park Street looked in the early 1900s, one at Edward VII coronation in June 1902 and the other in 1918. |
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Edward VII coronation |
1918 |
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