Theatre Royal, Victorian theatre in Nottingham, England
Theatre Royal is a four-tiered theatre building with stalls, dress circle, upper circle, and balcony sections seating around 1,200 spectators. The venue includes seven bars throughout and shares a complex with the adjacent Royal Concert Hall.
The building was constructed in 1865 by lace manufacturers John and William Lambert at a cost of £15,000. Its classical facade with Corinthian columns survives from this founding period.
The theatre draws audiences from across the region and presents dramas, operas, ballets, and musicals regularly. Annual Christmas pantomimes remain beloved events that bring families together.
The venue sits centrally in Nottingham and is easily reached on foot, particularly as it adjoins the Royal Concert Hall. Arriving early lets you visit the bars before a show and gives you time to explore the building.
This is where Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap premiered on October 6, 1952, launching what would become the longest-running play ever staged. The production still runs today, making the theatre's role in theatre history remarkable.
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