--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-fr/venue/palace-court-theatre' title: 'Palace Court Theatre' author: name: rajeevk url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-fr/user/4add8741a490747f' date: '2026-10-06T20:21:12+00:00' updated: '2026-10-19T02:11:36+00:00' type: website summary: 'The Palace Court Theatre is a 1931 Art Deco playhouse on Hinton Road, Bournemouth, run by Arts University Bournemouth. Up to 250 seats in the stalls.' tags: - Bournemouth image: 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/palace-court-theatre-kalasudha.jpg?h=2d185482&itok=Zsi9yEOB' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/palace-court-theatre-kalasudha.jpg?h=2d185482&itok=Zsi9yEOB' 'image:secure_url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/palace-court-theatre-kalasudha.jpg?h=2d185482&itok=Zsi9yEOB' 'image:type': image/jpeg 'image:width': '1200' 'image:height': '675' 'image:alt': palace-court-theatre --- # Palace Court Theatre Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EN A 1931 Art Deco playhouse on Hinton Road, Bournemouth, owned by Arts University Bournemouth since 2021. The stalls seat up to 250. [ ](/en-fr/share/643) View photos Image palace-court-theatre ## Upcoming Events [ Nov 21 A Hundred Strings in Bournemouth: Ragas by the Sea 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Palace Court Theatre ](/en-fr/event/a-hundred-strings-in-bournemouth-ragas-by-the-sea) ## About Palace Court Theatre The Palace Court Theatre is a 1931 Art Deco playhouse on Hinton Road in Bournemouth town centre. Local architects Seal and Hardy built it for the Bournemouth Little Theatre Club, with a Portland stone front and a single balcony. It later ran as the Playhouse and as a cinema, then as a church. Arts University Bournemouth bought it in 2021 and is restoring it as a theatre. The stalls seat up to 250. ### Quick Facts Seating Capacity 250 ### Contact information Palace Court Theatre [ palacecourttheatre@aub.ac.uk ](mailto:palacecourttheatre@aub.ac.uk) [ Visit Website ](https://aub.ac.uk/campus/palace-court-theatre) ### Location & Directions Hinton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EN Westover Gardens and Central car parks are within 200 m. The Hinton Road Top bus stop is directly opposite. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is the address of the Palace Court Theatre in Bournemouth, which car parks are close by, and which bus stop serves it? The [Palace Court Theatre](/en-fr/venue/palace-court-theatre) is on **Hinton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EN**, in the town centre. Its what3words address is **steep.turns.keep**. Westover Gardens and Central car parks are within 200 m. The Hinton Road Top bus stop is directly opposite. The entrance has three steps and a moveable ramp. For access needs, [contact us before the day](/en-fr/faq/access-travel/i-have-access-needs-who-do-i-talk-to). Is the Palace Court Theatre in Bournemouth accessible for wheelchair users and people with access needs, and who should I tell before I come? Partly. The [Palace Court Theatre](/en-fr/venue/palace-court-theatre) has three steps from the street to the entrance, with a **moveable ramp**, and **level access** from the foyer to the auditorium. There are two wheelchair spaces and seats with extra legroom. One **accessible toilet** sits in the foyer. Stairs lead to the other toilets, and the building has **no lift**. Tell the venue about access needs in advance, at , so it can plan evacuation. For a KalaSudha concert, email before booking (see [who to talk to about access needs](/en-fr/faq/access-travel/i-have-access-needs-who-do-i-talk-to)). What is the Palace Court Theatre in Bournemouth like as a concert venue? The [**Palace Court Theatre**](/en-fr/venue/palace-court-theatre) is a 1931 Art Deco playhouse on Hinton Road in Bournemouth town centre, built for the Bournemouth Little Theatre Club by the local architects Seal and Hardy. Its Portland stone front follows London's Whitehall Theatre. It later served as a cinema and then a church, until Arts University Bournemouth bought it in 2021 and began restoring it as a theatre. The stalls have gently raked seating for up to 250. Where in Bournemouth can I hear live Indian classical music, and which KalaSudha concerts take place there? KalaSudha presents Indian classical music in Bournemouth at the [Palace Court Theatre](/en-fr/venue/palace-court-theatre) on Hinton Road. The [Bournemouth page](/en-fr/place/bournemouth) lists each KalaSudha concert in the town with its **Book Tickets** button, and you can press **Register for updates** there to hear about new dates. The theatre is a 1931 Art Deco playhouse, and Arts University Bournemouth is restoring it. For buses and parking, see [getting to the Palace Court Theatre](/en-fr/faq/access-travel/how-do-i-get-to-the-palace-court-theatre-in-bournemouth-and-where-do-i-park). Have more questions? Contact our support team and we'll be happy to help!