Georgian Theatre Royal [Richmond]
Theatre building in Richmond, United Kingdom
theater in Richmond, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Georgian Theatre Royal
contact Perspectiv: Clare Allen, Chief Executive - theatre manager 1848 closure 1962 opened after renovation
Few heritage theatre machinery The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond was built in 1788 and is Britain’s most complete Georgian playhouse and Britain’s oldest working theatre in its original form. Today it’s a thriving community playhouse and living theatre museum. The auditorium has a capacity of 214 places in a close, intimate proximity to the stage and nightly performances include everything from plays and comedy to unique music.
Friars Wynd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW, England
Built 1788 for the actor/manager Samuel Butler. Closed 1848. Subsequently used as corn chandler's and furniture store house, as wine vaults and as an auction room. Rediscovered in 1940. 1963 restored by Richard Southern and Richard Leacroft. Re-opened as a working theatre in 1963. Used for drama, music hall, poetry, comedy and youth theatre performances and for classical concerts. 2001-2003 major restoration. Originally ca. 450 seats, currently 200 seats.