The YMCA Marlborough Hall

CAPACITY

600 standing
450 seated theatre style
350 seated cabaret style with dance area

GZ / YMCA

THE MARLBOROUGH HALL TICKETS TERMS

& CONDITIONS

The YMCA Marlborough Hall Venue adopts a neighbourhood/nearby hotel friendly policy so please make as little noise as possible on entering and leaving the venue.
TThe YMCA Marlborough Hall reserves the right to refuse entry.
No bottles, cans, alcohol or food is to be brought into the venue.
No illegal substances may be brought into or taken on the premises. Anyone caught in possession of such substances will be ejected from the premises and may be reported to the police.
The YMCA Marlborough Hall operates a strict non-smoking policy throughout the venue.
Ticket holders may be subject to continuous sound level which may cause damage to hearing.
There may be use of strobe lights throughout a performance.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Any person under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Responsibility for any person under 16 is with the accompanying adult. Any shows programmed for over 18 will be advertised as such. For all 18+ events, proof of ID will be required. The forms of ID we accept are Driving Licence and Passport. Holding a valid ticket is not proof of age.

PARKING FACILITIES

Street Parking is available thoughout the town centre. NCP secure parking is only 5 minutes walk away. The use of public transport, taxis & trains etc. is highly recommended and Halifax bus and train stations are within 10 minute walk of the venue.

WHEELCHAIR FACILITIES

The YMCA Marlborough Hall takes the needs of wheelchair users very seriously and are currently investing in wheelchair friendly 1st floor access. Updates will be made available on the facebook and GZ news section.

Please note Strobe Lights, Haze and Smoke might be used on some shows, for further details please ask at the entrance on your arrival at the venue.

The YMCA Marlborough Hall reserves the right to change any & all information when it deems necessary. This does not affect your statutory rights. For further details contact the venue by email at info@gorillazoo.co.uk

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Crossley St, Halifax

West Yorkshire HX1 1UG

Phone: 01422 353626

E-Mail: admin@halifaxymca.org.uk

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Marlborough Hall, which opened in 1857 as the Halifax Mechanic's Institute and is now occupied by the YMCA. Perhaps the most adaptable venue in Calderdale, this wonderful, 500-capacity venue in the 50-60’s provided a home for some of the UK’s finest Acts.

Originally a dance hall, the Marlborough Hall was first hired out as a live music venue by wrestler Big Daddy (Shirley Crabtree) and his brother and was popular as a hangout for youths from the surrounding areas throught the 5’s & 60’s. Many historic shows have been staged at the Marlborough Hall through the decades, including sets by Lulu and The Lovers, Richie Valance, Billy Fury, Donovan, The Merseybeats, The Searchers… and many more.

The Marlborough Hall’s music history ended in the Late 60’s due to rocketing rent charges, but was saved in 2014 by John Varey & Lee Horsefall of Gorilla Zoo Promotions, securing backing from the YMCA. The Live stage grand reopening party is to be headlined by The Mersey Beats who last played the very stage in the ’65. With support from The Defenders and the Halifax Rock 'n' Roll club the grand opening night on Saturday 29th March will be a real celebration. Be apart of history, come along.!!

THE MARLBOROUGH LIVE

THE NEXT GENERTAION.

Pythagoras Squares

Billy Fury

Donovan

Lulu & the Lovers