The Coade Hall is a brick-built

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and

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at Bryanston School, near

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. It was opened on 27 May 1966 by the

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. On the opening night, there was a concert with music by Brahms, Britten, and

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. The Coade Hall is named after

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, headmaster of Bryanston School from 1932 to 1959. It is used for professional performances and also by the school for drama, assemblies, and other communal activities.Events at the Coade Hall
Bryanston School. Performers such as

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, and Steamhammer have appeared there.

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