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Pomegranate Theatre
Type:Theatre
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TX
About
The Pomegranate Theatre is currently closed for renovation as part of ambitious plans to refurbish and reimagine the Grade 2 listed Stephenson Memorial Hall.
Chesterfield's theatre opened in 1949 in the Stephenson Memorial Hall which was built in 1879 as a tribute to the 'Father of the Railways' George Stephenson who had moved to Chesterfield in 1838. More than 100 years later, the Hall was home to a Cinema Company. Following its closure, a public appeal raised £5,000 and the Hall became the Civic Theatre.
Notable actors and actresses have appeared at the Theatre, including John Arnatt, Nigel Davenport and David McCallum. On 31 March 1958, Diana Rigg made her stage debut here in 'The Passing of the Third Floor Back'. In 1982, the Civic became the Pomegranate Theatre, named after the pomegranate tree that appears on Chesterfield's coat of arms.
Today the Pomegranate Theatre presents a programme of professional touring drama, music, dance, and a very popular star studded pantomime, which has moved to the Winding Wheel Theatre until 2025, when the Stephenson Memorial Hall should be completed. In addition, the Pomegranate Theatre, presents Pomegranate Screenings - an ongoing programme of films and satellite broadcasts using state of the art cinema equipment. Again, this has currently moved to the Winding Wheel Theatre.
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Opening Times
* The Pomegranate Theatre is current closed for renovation
TripAdvisor
- Excellent102
- Very Good45
- Average12
- Poor3
- Terrible9
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Pomegranate Theatre is in Chesterfield town centre and there are many nearby car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car parks.
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle. Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park (Holywell Cross).
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep to left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street). Select right hand lane, then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 5 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre
