Theatre Royal, Wakefield, Grade II* listed theatre at Westgate and Drury Lane intersection, Wakefield, England.
The Theatre Royal contains 499 seats within its Victorian architecture, featuring detailed ornamental work and multiple viewing levels for performances.
Frank Matcham designed this £13,000 theatre in 1894, which later transformed into a cinema and bingo hall before returning to theatrical use in 1981.
The Performance Academy operates across Wakefield and Pontefract locations, providing dance, music, and drama training for children aged 5 to 18.
Current productions include Cinderella in the Matcham Auditorium from November 2024 to January 2025, with behind-the-scenes tours available in December.
This building stands as the smallest remaining theatre from architect Frank Matcham's portfolio, maintaining its original Victorian structural elements.
Location: Wakefield
Architects: Frank Matcham
Official opening: 1894
Address: 12 Drury Lane / Westgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TE, England
Website: https://theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.68210,-1.50270
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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