The Town Hall was built in 1873 to replace the old market hall in Penrallt Street, Machynlleth. Built and run by a private company, it had a market hall downstairs and an assembly room upstairs. Various entertainments were held there, as well as more serious civic and community meetings. It was demolished in 1968.

This flyer was enclosed with an agent's letter booking the hall for his artists.

Another variety act which booked the hall was Tom Barger and his talented family.

Mr Tom Barger, The Popular Comedian.
Flyer for appearances at the Royal Pier Pavilion, Aberystwyth
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Theatrical agents like Baring Bros of Cheltenham promoted a wide range of acts which would tour small theatres like Machynlleth Town Hall. In the letter below, Mr Baring asks of the Town Hall Secretary:

"October 20th 1897

Dear Sir

I am obliged by you to hand. Please give me the first refusal of your hall for October 30th.

Is Saturday ditto good or bad night

Kindly (?) much obliged

Yrs f

E Baring"

Letter from E Baring to Town Hall Secretary
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