queen's theatre, billet lane
building detail

Billet Lane 1975 - 1997

The Billet Lane building was designed by the Borough Architect, Mr R W Hallam ARIBA and the Project Architect, Mr N W T Brooks FRIBA. It was built by Messrs H Webb (Construction) Ltd of Romford for £718,921. It comprises a 9m x 27m stage (with a 9m x 11m acting area), an 18m flytower, workshops and a middle-scale 506 seat auditorium arranged in continental style. The foyer offers access to the Box Office and sales kiosk, a space for exhibitions and stage area for informal performances, such as Sunday Jazz. Although the original plans for a full restaurant and a studio theatre were not realised, for financial reasons, the Bar and Café provide light refreshments. Actors are accommodated in six dressing rooms on the ground floor, a rehearsal space (behind the stage) and a rehearsal room (on the upper floor with the offices).