Theatres · South East England
Theatre Royal, Winchester
Theatre Royal, Winchester — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Theatre Royal, Winchester is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1350686). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Theatre Royal in Manchester, England, opened in 1845. Situated next to the Free Trade Hall, it is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester. It was commissioned by Mancunian businessman John Knowles who wanted a theatre venue in the city, and it is the oldest theatre building in Manchester city centre. The Theatre Royal operated as a theatre from 1845 until 1921, when it closed in the face of growing competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House. The building has since been converted numerous times for use as a cinema, bingo hall and nightclub. It has been unoccupied since 2011, with the nightclub hosting its last night on 31 December 2010. In 2012, the building was purchased by Edwardian Hotels, owner of the neighbouring Radisson Edwardian.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Theatre Royal in Manchester, England, opened in 1845. Situated next to the Free Trade Hall, it is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester. It was commissioned by Mancunian businessman John Knowles who wanted a theatre venue in the city, and it is the oldest theatre building in Manchester city centre. The Theatre Royal operated as a theatre from 1845 until 1921, when it closed in the face of growing competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House. The building has since been converted numerous times for use as a cinema, bingo hall and nightclub. It has been unoccupied since 2011, with the nightclub hosting its last night on 31 December 2010. In 2012, the building was purchased by Edwardian Hotels, owner of the neighbouring Radisson Edwardian. Edwardian Hotels have no intention of re-developing the Grade II listed building and it was placed on the Theatres Trust's "At Risk" register in 2013. Recent infractions include an order in 2019 for making alterations without listed consent and in 2024 for leaks into the interior.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The theatre, which stands on an island site on the south side of Peter Street, is constructed in sandstone ashlar. It has two storeys, with an attic, and was built in the neoclassical style. Around the building, between the upper storey and the attic, is a modillioned cornice. Its entrance front facing Peter Street is symmetrical with three bays, the central bay being wider than the lateral bays. The central bay is in the form of a portico, with Corinthian columns and pilasters. Its entablature contains a central semicircular arch breaking through to the gable. Steps lead up to entrances in each bay. Above the central entrance is a pedimented niche containing a statue of William…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0657, -1.3162
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- +44 1962 840440
- Established
- 1845
- Official site
- theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26633863 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Theatre Royal, Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Theatre Royal, Winchester?
- Theatre Royal, Winchester is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 8SB), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- When was Theatre Royal, Winchester built?
- Built or established in 1845.
- Who owns Theatre Royal, Winchester?
- Theatre Royal, Winchester is owned by Edwardian London.
- Is Theatre Royal, Winchester a listed building?
- Theatre Royal, Winchester is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Theatre Royal, Winchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 8SB. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.