Theatre, Theatre Royal

NZ 2464 SE, 20/296

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, SHAKESPEARE STREET (north side), Nos. 1 to 9 odd. (Theatre) Right return of Theatre Royal, Grey Street (q.v.).

17.12.71

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NZ 2464 SE, 20/296,

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, GREY STREET (east side), No. 98 (Theatre Royal)

12/11/65 and 14/6/54

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Theatre. 1837 by Benjamin Green for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; Welsh slate roof. Classical style. 2 storeys, 7 windows. Full-height hexastyle Corinthian portico, the outer columns paired, with high plinths; pediment containing Royal arms by Tate. 3 bays behind contain range of entrance doors and overlights (one with art nouveau grille 'UPPER CIRCLE') under round-headed windows in pilastered addition with balustraded balcony dated 1901. Round-headed windows above have keyed surrounds. Bracketed pedimented architraves to windows in bays flanking portico; outer bays have public house at left (included in Nos. 9-17 Market Street (q.v.) but described here to complete the composition), and booking office at right and sashes above with balustrades, architraves and bracketed pediments. Top balustrade and parapet. Interior re-modelled in 1901 by Matcham in richly-ornamented style. Three tiers of balconies and boxes with bombee balustrades richly stuccoed. Carved proscenium arch and ornamental plaster ceiling.

Listing NGR: NZ2494164300