Theatre Royal [Newcastle upon Tyne, UK]
Theatre building in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
theater in Newcastle upon Tyne
Theatre Royal
Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 6BR, England
Built 1837 by John and Benjamin Green. 1867 interior rebuilding by Charles J. Phipps. 1895 auditorium and exterior rebuilding by Walter Emden and W. Lister Newcombe. After a fire in 1901, rebuilding of interior and enlargement of theatre (incorporation of shops) by Frank Matcham. 1986-1988 interior refurbishment and adding of rehearsal and dressing rooms by RHWL. 1294 seats.