\paperw3360 \margr0\margl0\ATXph16380 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs22 This venue started out as a Music Hall \i cum\i0 Variety Theatre. The London County Council granted building permis
sion for a 762-seat structure, but by the time the architect and impresario had finished, there was seating for over 3000, with a 23 metre revolving stage which included three independent turntables within its expanse. The programme for the opening on C
hristmas Eve 1904 announced that it combined ô\i the social advantages of the refined and elegant surroundings of a Club; the comfort and attractiveness of a CafΘ, besides being the Theatre de Luxe of London and the pleasantest family resort imaginable
