The Coade Hall

Coordinates: 50°51′58″N 2°11′10″W / 50.866°N 2.186°W / 50.866; -2.186 The Coade Hall is a brick-built theatre and concert hall at Bryanston School, near Blandford Forum in Dorset, England. It was opened on 27 May 1966 by the Duke of Edinburgh.^[1]^[2] On the opening night, there was a concert with music by Brahms, Britten, and Mozart.

The Coade Hall is named after Thorold Coade, headmaster of Bryanston School from 1932 to 1959. It is used for professional performances and also by the school for drama, assemblies, and other communal activities.^[3] Performers such as Johnny Dankworth, Cleo Laine, George Melly, and Steamhammer have appeared there.

References[]

^ Morgan, M.C., Bryanston 1928–1978, Bryanston School, 1978, page 89.
^ Coade Hall Theatre 40 Years Old: Now that's entertainment, The Bryanston Newsletter, No. 21, page 2, Summer 2006.
^ Events at the Coade Hall, Bryanston School.

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[1] Morgan, M.C., Bryanston 1928–1978, Bryanston School, 1978, page 89.

[2] Coade Hall Theatre 40 Years Old: Now that's entertainment, The Bryanston Newsletter, No. 21, page 2, Summer 2006.

[3] Events at the Coade Hall, Bryanston School.

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