 The venue became notorious for its Sunday night concerts.During one by Chuck Berry, members of the audience stormed the stage and the police were called to clear the theatre.Theatre Productions in 1965 included "The Solid Gold Cadillac" with Sid James and Margaret Rutherford

The venue saw several appearances of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, notably in August 1967, after their mini US tour and their groundbreaking Monterey Pop Festival performance.