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  Theatre Royal, Newcastle
The subject of the erection of a new theatre was brought before a public meetting in December, 1784, and it was decided to build a new theatre at an estimated cost of £2,000.
The present Theatre Royal in Grey Street was built in 1837, and the old Theatre Royal in Mosley Street was pulled down.
The new Theatre Royal was seriously damaged by fire in November, 1899, and the interior was reconstructed on modern lines.
www.arthurlloyd.co.uk /Newcastle/TheatreRoyalNewcastle.htm   (503 words)

  
  Theatre Royal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Numerous theatres, especially in the United Kingdom, have been named Theatre Royal; the name was once an indication that the theatre had a Royal Patent without which theatrical performances were illegal.
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London, now the Royal Opera House
There are also a number of Royal Theatres.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Theatre_Royal   (121 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Theatre Royal, Newcastle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Theatre Royal, Bristol in BristolBristol is a city in south-western England, on the River Avon.
York Theatre Royal in YorkYork is a city in Northern England, built at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
Theatre Royal, Hobart in Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaThe Commonwealth of Australia is governed as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Theatre-Royal,-Newcastle   (690 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Newcastle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Theatre Royal is a Grade I listed building situated on Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle's original Theatre Royal opened on 21 January 1788.
The original theatre's final performance was on 25 June 1836.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Theatre_Royal,_Newcastle   (204 words)

  
 Theatre Royal Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opened in February 1837, the Grade I listed Theatre Royal remains one of the most historic, cultural landmarks in the country and continues to dominate the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.
The Theatre Royal is one of the most famous theatre’s in the country and in its 170 year history has played host to the biggest names in dance, drama, music and comedy.
The Theatre Royal presents over 380 performances to over 300,000 people each year and is the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and Rambert Dance Company.
www.theatreroyal.co.uk /about_us/index.html   (143 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Theatre Royal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Numerous theatres, especially in the UK, have been named Theatre Royal; the name was once an indication that the theatre had a Royal Patent without which theatrical performances were illegal.
Each original subscriber of ten guineas or over was given the right of free admission to the theatre, receiving a silver medallion, on one side of which was an engraving of the theatre, and on the other his name.
In order to reach the pit it was necessary to enter by the front of the theatre, descend a flight of stone steps, walk through a long passage, and then ascend another flight of steps that came out into the theatre at the orchestra box.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Theatre-Royal   (378 words)

  
 Globe Theatre
Formerly it was the Hicks Theatre (1906-1909) and the Globe Theatre (1909-1994).
It was one of four major theatres in the area, the others being the Swan, the Rose, and the Hope.
Like all other theatres, it was closed down by the Puritans in 1642, and it was destroyed in 1644 to make room for tenements.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/g/gl/globe_theatre.html   (384 words)

  
 Flights from Newcastle Airport, details of Newcastle flights
A night out in Newcastle’s infamous Bigg Market is not forgotten easily; just ask the creators of the adult comic Viz, some of whose creations bear marked resemblances to the sights one might witness around the Market late on a Saturday night.
One of Newcastle’s great trump cards is a cheap and efficient Metro system, which links disparate parts of the city with far greater ease than the London Underground.
Newcastle Airport Fan - Website dedicated to everything you need to know about Newcastle Airport, including the latest news and details about all of the destinations served by flights from Newcastle.
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 BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Theatre to undergo £5m facelift
Newcastle's Theatre Royal will close for at least three months with the work due to begin in July.
The theatre's director of development, Richard Berg-Rust, said: "The centrepiece will be education centre on the first floor of the old Barclays Bank building and take the form of a studio.
He said the theatre will be open in time for the Royal Shakespeare Company season in November and the pantomime in December.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/england/tyne/4597572.stm   (186 words)

  
 BBC - Tyne Stage - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Newcastle Playhouse and Gulbenkian theatre are currently closed for major refurbishments.
The People's Theatre was established in 1911,and has become one of the countries leading Amateur Theatres.
Essential Info: The Phoenix Theatre is rapidly becoming recognised as South East Northumberland's premier theatre venue, presenting, a good mix of professional and amateur work, covering a wide range of art forms, with styles to suit all ages and tastes.
www.bbc.co.uk /tyne/stage/venue_info.shtml   (504 words)

  
 Encyclopedia topic: Theatre Royal, Newcastle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Theatre Royal is a Grade I listed building (additional info and facts about listed building) situated on Grey (Queen of England for nine days in 1553; she was quickly replaced by Mary Tudor and beheaded for treason (1537-1554)) Street in Newcastle upon Tyne (additional info and facts about Newcastle upon Tyne).
It underwent a major refurbishment and restoration in the latter part of the 1980s, reopening on 11 January 1988 with a performance of A Man For All Seasons (additional info and facts about A Man For All Seasons) starring Charlton Heston (additional info and facts about Charlton Heston).
The Christmas pantomime (A performance using gestures and body movements without words) is also very popular.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/theatre_royal,_newcastle.htm   (250 words)

  
 The British Theatre Guide : Reviews - Treasure Island (Wee Stories at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and Touring)
For a theatre company to bring to the stage Jim Hawkins, Blind Pugh, Ben Gunn and that almost archetypal figure, Long John Silver (along with his parrot), requires a large cast and a complex series of sets, not to mention a range of impressive costumes and props.
Tonight's audience at the Theatre Royal were singing along with "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest" even before they were invited to and they gleefully gave themselves over to providing pirate crowd noises.
This is possibly because of the size of the theatre: at around 1,300 seats the Theatre Royal is one of the largest the show is visiting.
www.britishtheatreguide.info /reviews/treasureislandWS-rev.htm   (477 words)

  
 :: Welcome to ArtsProfessional - The Arts Magazine for the Digital Age ::
The Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the leading presenting theatres in Britain and the north east home of Opera North, Rambert Dance Company, the National Theatre as well as the third home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Theatre Royal is about to launch a capital campaign that will develop a further part of the landmark grade one listed building and provide new facilities for the stage, box office, catering and hospitality areas and an education suite.
Theatre Royal is committed to be an equal opportunities employer.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk /js02.cfm?id=2522   (210 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Newcastle - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Theatre Royal, Newcastle - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Theatre Royal, Newcastle contains research on
Theatre Royal, Newcastle, The Original Theatre Royal, References, Arts and entertainment in Tyne and Wear, Grade I listed buildings, Newcastle upon Tyne and Theatres in the United Kingdom.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Theatre_Royal,_Newcastle   (247 words)

  
 ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE, MANCHESTER : WHAT'S ON GUIDE
Presented by Royal Exchange Theatre and KPMG present An Exchange Education project directed by Janine Waters.
Formed in November 2006, the Royal Exchange Refugee Theatre Company uses theatre to explore issues that affect us all and themes that we all identify with.
The Royal Exchange's successes with Wilde have included Braham Murray's The Importance of Being Earnest which sold out and extended its run in 2004, whilst his production of Lady Windermere's Fan in 1996/7, transferred to the West En d.
www.manchestertheatres.com /royalexchangetheatre.htm   (1136 words)

  
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Close to the Theatre Royal ideal place for a pre or post theatre meal.
Newcastle City Council makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for any error or alteration to details which may occur.
Newcastle City Council is not responsible for the content of other sites.
www.newcastle.gov.uk /vnev.nsf/visitallfood/235064EE4C90B17D80256BF800395364?opendocument   (66 words)

  
 BBC - Tyne - Entertainment - Twelfth Night @ the Theatre Royal
The Royal Shakespeare Company are enjoying their North East tour with a sell-out 2005 season.
The Royal Shakespeare Company have returned to Newcastle for an impressive sell-out season at the Theatre Royal.
Families are in for a treat as Theatre Royal presents the stage version of one of the most popular children's books ever - The Gruffalo.
www.bbc.co.uk /tyne/content/articles/2005/11/25/rsc_review_feature.shtml   (683 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | England | Tyne | Top post at city theatre filled
Philip Bernays, 45, who has been chief executive of the Everyman Theatre, in Cheltenham, for almost 10 years, will take up the job in the autumn.
Theatre Royal Trust chairman John Shipley said: "Many of the most talented and experienced theatre managers in the land applied for this post.
Mr Bernays said: "It is an immensely exciting theatre in an exciting city - the Theatre Royal has a long and proud history and I look forward to playing a part in fulfilling its enormous potential for the future.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/4727627.stm   (245 words)

  
 Newcastle, Theatre Royal
There are six wheelchair spaces for every performance — although the theatre request that disabled patrons are accompanied by an able-bodied guest, whose ticket is free.
There is also extra seating for patrons able to transfer from a wheelchair into a theatre seat.
The theatre’s brochure is available in large print, Braille and on Audio Tape from the Booking Office.
www.worldwidedanceuk.com /content.asp?CategoryID=342   (264 words)

  
 IBY - Roadshows - The Magic of Theatre and The Magic of Pantomime
In short, we represent the Theatre that books the tour, encouraging the audience to make what will often be their first visit to the theatre, which quite often will be to the annual pantomime.
history and traditions of theatre, shown how make-up is applied, and how costumes are used- some of the backstage tricks are revealed, the traditions and superstitions are discussed, and stage props and effects are demonstrated within the story-line.
Puppets, masks and a meeting with the “director” of the theatre are part of this presentation.
www.its-behind-you.com /roadshow.html   (1120 words)

  
 - La Bayadere, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre, Newcastle Theatre
Yesterday was the first night of the last week of St Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s three-month tour to mark their tenth anniversary.
The theatre was packed; perhaps because of the lure of something just a little different from standard touring fare of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker (Swan Lake comes later in the week).
Newcastle, which this St. P company is touring for the first time, is the final city of the company's long 15-week tour to UK and Ireland which began last November.
www.ballet.co.uk /cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?forum=happening&mark=4814&az=previous_topic&archive=   (2718 words)

  
 Theatre Royal Receives Training Partner Status from Stage Electrics - www.etnow.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Theatre Royal Newcastle has been awarded training partner status with leading supplier of entertainment, leisure and presentation equipment, Stage Electrics.
The Theatre Royal is the first organisation in the country to be awarded training partner status and we have plans to introduce the scheme to other venues throughout the UK.”
The Theatre Royal is very supportive of training and development in the workplace and it is something we actively encourage within our own organisation.
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A trilogy of contemporary dance works inspired by Newcastle; the river Tyne and the Tyne and Millenium bridges.
With heart-stopping physicality, low level flying and aerial work that suspends belief as well as bodies, Perfect is a daring emotion charged piece of dance theatre laced with awe inspiring aerial action, exquisite partnering and filmic imagery.
A lavish new spectacular theatre show, Strictly Ballroom Dancing features a cast of professional ballroom dancers, led by Lionel Blair and Jane McDonald, accompanied by The Ballroom Blitz Orchestra with choreography by TV’s Come Dancing stars Anton du Beke and Erin Boag.
www.dancecity.co.uk /pages/infonorth.html   (339 words)

  
 Acting - Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Artword Theatre is a new 150-seat performance space in downtown Toronto, Canada, committed to fostering the development and performance of theatre, music, dance and multi-media works. Artword Gallery is a 1500 square-foot exhibition space that also serves as the lobby of Artword Theatre.
The Traverse Theatre is a celebrated, award-winning international theatre situated in the heart of Edinburgh and has earned a formidable reputation for its success in discovering, nurturing and promoting the finest new writing of the highest quality from Britain and abroad.
The Auditorium Theatre Council is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation committed to presenting the finest in international cultural, local and community programming to Chicago and committed to the continued restoration and preservation of this hist 192 oric national landmark Theatre.
www.digmyacting.com /theatre   (1992 words)

  
 Liverpool Theatres - What's On at the theatres in Liverpool
The Southport Theatre offers you more great shows in the Merseyside area, so you don't always have to travel into the city to be entertained.
Going to the theatre as a family or with a group of kids is a great day out.
Indiana Chuckles and the Kingdom of Mythical Sulk at the Empire Theatre on and at March 23rd 2008 the Southport Theatre on June 1st 2008
www.liverpooltheatreguide.com   (1790 words)

  
 The British Theatre Guide : Reviews - Nederland Dans Theater 2 (Theatre Royal, Newcastle, and Touring)
There were four pieces in the Newcastle programme, out of a tour repertoire of five: 27'52", choreographed by Jirí Kylián; Shutters Shut, by Paul Lightfoot and Sol León; Subject to Change, also by Lightfoot and León; and Minus 16, by Ohad Naharin.
I won't get on that particular hobbyhorse again, but this was real theatre, with its ability to move the audience, to make it laugh and to disturb it.
NDT2 play the Theatre Royal again on 29th May, then the Milton Keynes Theatre on 1st and 2nd June (slightly different programme), and Eden Court, Inverness, on 4th and 5th, where the tour ends.
www.britishtheatreguide.info /reviews/NDT2-rev.htm   (678 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, City Engineers, c.1990s - Tyneside Life and Times
Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, City Engineers, c.1990s
A photograph of the Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, taken in the 1990s.
After a fire in 1901 the entrance and interior were remodelled by Frank Matcham, there have been later alterations but the building remains essentially as designed by these men.
www.newcastle.gov.uk /tlt/photo/065858.htm   (123 words)

  
 BBC - Tyne Stage - Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to the Theatre Royal and Newcastle Playhouse with a diverse range of new productions by Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
At the Newcastle Playhouse the RSC will be presenting five rarely seen plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
For the first time in their Newcastle Residency, the Royal Shakespeare Company visit the Live Theatre with a series of talks, staged readings and improvised plays.
db.bbc.co.uk /tyne/stage/2002/09/shakespeare.shtml   (720 words)

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