Garrison Theatre, Lerwick |
| Shetland's main theatre is The Garrison Theatre in Lerwick. The building started life as a drill hall in the 1st World War and during the 2nd World War served as a theatre to entertain the thousands of troops stationed in Shetland. Today the Garrison has been fully refurbished and is a well-equipped small theatre. Thriving local amateur dramatic clubs producing a range of work from pantomime to musicals and serious drama, and this also the venue for the annual Shetland County Drama Festival. Numerous visiting companies including Scottish Opera on tour, 7:84, Scottish Arts Council sponsored productions, children's theatre, concerts and comedy acts - Billy Connolly and Ken Dodd have both played Britain's most northerly theatre. |
| Address |
Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0JN
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| Phone |
+44 (0)1595 743843 |
| Email |
admin@shetlandarts.org |
| Website |
http://www.shetlandarts.org |
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