Theatre, Theatre Royal
THEATRE ROYAL, 98, GREY STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1145840
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- List Entry Name:
- Theatre, Theatre Royal
- Statutory Address:
- THEATRE ROYAL, 98, GREY STREET
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1145840
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 17-Dec-1971
- List Entry Name:
- Theatre, Theatre Royal
- Statutory Address 1:
- THEATRE ROYAL, 98, GREY STREET
- Statutory Address 2:
- THEATRE, 1-9, SHAKESPEARE STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THEATRE ROYAL, 98, GREY STREET
- Statutory Address:
- THEATRE, 1-9, SHAKESPEARE STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Newcastle upon Tyne (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 24942 64306
Details
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 304613
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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