Theatre Royal
THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1334316
- Date first listed:
- 01-Aug-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Theatre Royal
- Statutory Address:
- THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA ROAD
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- Reference:
- IOE01/15981/26
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1334316
- Date first listed:
- 01-Aug-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Theatre Royal
- Statutory Address 1:
- THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA ROAD
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, VICTORIA ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Richmond
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 17107 00990
Details
1. VICTORIA ROAD 1549 (South Side) ------------- Theatre Royal NZ 1700 NW 1/233 1.8.52.
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2. Opened in September, 1788. Unique example of small C18 playhouse; virtually unaltered as it ceased to be used as a theatre in the early C19. Exterior:- has no architectural significance - large rectangular building in uncoursed rubble with rough ashlar quoins, stone slate roof pegged with sheep bones. The gable end has a small window on the two upper levels. Main entrance on the West side by small double door in plain stone frame, original paybox just inside. Interior:- Rectangular auditorium. Above the sunk and sloping pit is a row of boxes, four each side and three in the centre, and above this is a gallery. The boxes are divided by Doric columns, square at the ends and corners, otherwise round; the floor is shaped on two levels, each with a backless bench. The gallery runs round three sides of the theatre over the boxes and extends over the vestibule at the back. There is a ceiling (with circular holes for the candelabra) above the auditorium but the stage has none. The proscenium has two side doors and two balconies above and is the only original one in the world. The stage has the three customary traps and is original. Careful restoration under expert advice has been carried out,
The Turf Hotel and Theatre Royal form a group
Listing NGR: NZ1718900797
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 439745
- 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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