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Above - The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow in 2004 - Courtesy Roger Fox

The Pavilion Theatre was designed by the respected Theatre Architect Bertie Crew and opened on the 29th of February, 1904. The Theatre is still in use today and currently has a capacity of 1,449 made up of 677 in the stalls, 341 in the circle, 413 in the balcony and 18 box seats. In the 1940s and 50s the Theatre was famous for its long running Pantomimes.

Above - The Auditorium of the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow in 2004 - Courtesy Roger Fox

The Glasgow Pavilion Theatre celebrated its 90th anniversary in 1994, (see programme left,) and in 2004, despite reaching its centenary, was still in fine fettle and regularly 'packing them in.'

Left - 90th anniversary programme for the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow - Courtesy Peter Charlton.

Right - Period Programme for the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre - Courtesy Peter Charlton.

'Defying all the odds, Glasgow's Pavilion regularly purveys variety to this day.

All the more remarkable as it is completely unsubsidised and receives no funding from the Scottish Arts Council and kindred bodies whose thoughts and cash are directed at higher cultural activities.

It remains the last stronghold of a long music hall tradition in Europe's City of Culture owing everything to a dedicated staff and patrons and nothing to the public purse.'

The above textual extract in quotes is from the Theatre's website which you may like to visit here...