The Green, London, Richmond, TW9 1QJ, England, Hathern Station Terra-Cotta & Messrs Doulton of Lambeth, © 2017 Theatres Trust. Of outstanding importance as one of the most completely preserved Matcham theatres in Greater London and one of his most satisfying interiors. It is among the oldest of Britain's extant theatres.[1]. In the main entrance there is a plaster roundel of Edmund Kean, commemorating his association with an earlier Richmond Theatre. They perform annually in the Auditorium and produce all shows in-house.
It was built in 1788 by the actor-manager Samuel Butler (actor) (1750-1812) [2]) and his first wife Tryphosa Butler (nee Brockhill) and was one of his circuit of theatres, the others being located in Beverley, Harrogate, Kendal, Northallerton, Ripon, Ulverston and Whitby, though none of these are now open. Richmond, built for a local theatre proprietor and aimed at a different kind of audience, is entertaining, but in a more restrained, almost respectable mood. Symmetrical with red brick and terra cotta façade; twin towers with cupolas; Baroque centre piece with arched entrance below a scrolled pediment. Richmond Theatre. The Georgian Theatre Royal is a theatre and historic Georgian playhouse in the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England.It is among the oldest of Britain's extant theatres.
After Tryphosa's death in 1797 he married Francis Maria Jefferson. The Theatre Royal possesses the oldest known set of theatrical scenery in existence. If you would like to comment on or add to the information on the Theatres Database, then please contact us, with ‘Database Update’ in the subject line. August 2016 saw the opening of The Georgian Theatre Royal Experience, a small but perfectly formed museum, detailing the history of the theatre and displaying artefacts from the theatre's collection, as well as The Woodland Scene, reported to be the oldest surviving stage scenery in the world. It is established as one of the most successful theatres in the country; presenting a wide range of quality drama, record breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment each year. [7] The final amount raised well exceeded the initial £122,500 expected, and they were able to undertake building work to create 2 bars, a new Box Office and update other facilities.
Mahogany main doors open into a small vestibule and then into a large foyer, both panelled in mahogany, with a painted ceiling in the latter. They teach two main disciplines, (Acting and Musical Theatre) across three age groups, from 6 years to adult. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row (the others now exist in facade only). The Georgian Theatre Royal was reopened by a non-profit trust in 1963, it was expanded in 1996 and had major restoration works, including the addition of a museum, costing £1.6 million in 2002, reopening once again in 2003. Facilities at Richmond Theatre. Richmond Theatre Map and Travel Info. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row (the others now exist in facade only). For the former Theatre Royal in Richmond upon Thames, see, Theatre in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, Outbuilding of Georgian Theatre Royal, 1972, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=2747-gtr, "in the footsteps of an original theatre hero", "Yorkshire's unique Georgian theatre founds new £850,000 learning centre", "Appeal to save Richmond's historic Georgian Theatre Royal", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Georgian_Theatre_Royal&oldid=932432942, Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW, This page was last edited on 25 December 2019, at 22:16. The building is Grade I listed. [6] Dame Judi Dench is the theatre's president and Hamish Ogston and Sir Thomas Allen are vice-presidents. Richmond, built for a local theatre proprietor and aimed at a different kind of audience, is entertaining, but in a more restrained, almost respectable mood. [5] and has hosted Georgian star Edmund Kean, and other figures such as Dame Sybil Thorndike, Joyce Grenfell and Alan Bennett. Capacity: 840. [4] [5][6], It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 and is located in the Grace Street Commercial Historic District. [3] Infrared hearing loop. At the back of the dress circle is a spacious promenade. The National Theater was built in 1923, originally staging both live entertainment (such as vaudeville shows) as well as motion-pictures. Magnificent auditorium with rich plasterwork in ‘Elizabethan’ style; two balconies; marble proscenium arch with massive key panel; proscenium flanked by truncated columns covered with linenfold to produce an elaborately draped effect and carrying figures of Tragedy and Comedy; fine domed ceiling with relief plaster ornament of scenes from Shakespeare plays. The Georgian Theatre Royal is a theatre and historic Georgian playhouse in the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. In 2018 they performed the award-winning new play "This Is Yorkshire" and in 2019 they are due to premier a new adaptation of an Oscar Wilde classic titled "Dorian Gray". The CEO is Clare Allen, formerly of Stratford ArtsHouse; who writes and directs the in-house pantomime each year. The central terra cotta figure of Euterpe is identical with the one on the otherwise completely different façade of Hackney Empire. Nearest tube: Richmond.
The Youth Theatre was commission by English Heritage to perform new work at Richmond Castle for the centenary of Armistice Day on 11 November 2018 as part of "Richmond Remembers". After Samuel's death the theatre was run by his widow and later their son, Samuel William Butler. It is established as one of the most successful theatres in the country; presenting a wide range of quality drama, record breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment each year. The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Within congestion zone? The Youth Theatre also produces new works performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, written by Shields. : No. Comparison between the two theatres is, in fact, quite instructive.
In 2016, money bequeathed by Paul Iles allowed the theatre to renovate an existing building which is now used as the main Youth Theatre rehearsal space and known as The Paul Iles Learning Centre. Known as 'The Woodland Scene', it was painted in a workshop in Royston, Hertfordshire and dates back to around 1820. [1], Postcard view of "Theatrical District, Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia", c. 1923, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Grace Street Commercial Historic District, History of the National Register of Historic Places, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, James Madison University Convocation Center, property in Richmond, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Theater_(Richmond,_Virginia)&oldid=884736718, National Register of Historic Places in Richmond, Virginia, Renaissance Revival architecture in Virginia, Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia, Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Virginia, Historic district contributing properties in Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs, Articles using NRISref without a reference number, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 February 2019, at 17:54. Formerly known as The Mosque and the Landmark Theater, the Altria Theater was originally built for Shriners of the Acca Temple Shrine.. [3], Restored and reopened in 2008 by RIC Capital Ventures, the theater, operating as The National, is used as a performing arts and music venue. [4] In 2014, the venue was acquired by AEG Live. Facilities: Wheelchair accessible. Registered Charity Number 274697, ‘The Theatre on the Green’ (popular name), 1899 Owner/Management: F C Mouflet (of Castle Assembly Rooms & Theatre); C E Hardy, manager, 1902 Owner/Management: George Dance, owner, 1939 Owner/Management: Circle Theatres, owners; A B Brandreth, manager, 1946 Owner/Management: Alan Miles & Cedric Piffard, owners; Richmond Repertory Co, lessees, 1960 - 1969 Alteration: entrance canopy added, 1975 Alteration: foyer restored; gallery reseated as upper circle, 1981 Owner/Management: Louis I Michaels Ltd (after Louis Michaels’ death), 1986 Owner/Management: Local London Group, owners, 1989 Owner/Management: Richmond Theatre Charitable Trust, lessees, 1990 Alteration: entrance canopy removed; complete restoration internally of original features and gilding; major improvements to facilities for disabled, bars, toilets and dressing rooms; creation of corporate entertainment suite; improved technical facilities.
Built in 1899, designed by Frank Matchamas. The Youth Theatre at The Georgian Theatre Royal is run by former actor Aimee Shields and has between 130-150 students enrolled at any one time. Tube lines: District. The 1990 renovations made major improvements front and back of house, all the visible new works being sympathetic and subordinate to Matcham’s own. Regular performances at the theatre continued until 1830, when performances became less frequent and in 1848 it was let as an auction house. Hackney, a variety palace, built for Stoll, is architecturally extremely eclectic and highly assertive, inside and out. Richmond Theatre is celebrating its 120th year! Mahogany main doors open into a small vestibule and then into a large foyer, both panelled in mahogany, with a painted ceiling in the latter. Coordinates: 54°24′15″N 1°44′17″W / 54.40409°N 1.73801°W / 54.40409; -1.73801, "Theatre Royal, Richmond" redirects here. [3] In 1968, it was converted into a dedicated cinema, which closed on September 5, 1983. [5].
In addition, the Paul Iles Learning Centre was reopened following extensive renovation, and now houses The Georgian Theatre Royal Youth Theatre as well as many events including volunteer open days, book groups and costume making sessions. The auditorium redecoration scheme (by Carl Toms) was not a restoration of Matcham’s but is harmonious and pleasing. Location: Fringe/Off West End. Railway station: Richmond. Richmond Theatre is celebrating its 120th year! The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. It is now fully restored, thanks to a funding campaign in May 2013 and seats 214. The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park, the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
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