Theatre Royal, Norwich, Victorian performance venue in Norwich, England
The Theatre Royal features an interior design with red velvet seats, ornate plasterwork, and a grand proscenium arch spanning the main stage.
The original theatre, opened in 1758, received its royal title in 1768, making it the second provincial theatre in England with this distinction.
Throughout its existence, the Theatre Royal has presented performances ranging from Shakespeare plays to modern musicals, ballet productions, and annual pantomimes.
The theatre contains 1,308 seats across three levels and maintains regular performances every week, with shows starting at 7:30 PM on weekdays.
The current structure, designed by Frank Matcham in 1935, incorporates advanced acoustic engineering that allows clear sound transmission to every seat.
Location: Norwich
Inception: 1758
Architects: Frank Matcham
Official opening: 1758
Capacity: 1308
Address: Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL, England
Website: http://theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.62720,1.29052
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48
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