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Theatre Royal, Newcastle
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Dates: 1837 - present

Official website: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Many original Victorian features remain, including a star trap. 

Upper Circle of the Theatre Royal (from the official website)
Proscenium Arch of the Theatre Royal (from the official website)
Exterior of the Theatre Royal (from the official website)
Star Trap in the Theatre Royal Newcastle (courtesy Nathan White, February 2017)

Equipment

1971 (from The Stage Guide)
Electrics: Strand Grand Master SL perch. Dimmers - 92 (250W to 3kW). Circuits - FOH 7 (5 on Circle front, 2 on side of Dress Circle); Flies 10 and battens; Stage dips 19. Socket type 15A BESA. Total capacity to stage - 400A on 1 phase. Special effects supply - 200A on 1 phase. Follow spots - either side of Balcony, Patt.93. Footlights can be covered.

Links to information about equipment at Theatre Royal, Newcastle over the years

Documents


Newcastle Theatre Royal (February 1988)
[1.08Mb PDF]
From Lighting & Sound International

Mentions of Theatre Royal, Newcastle in indexed documents

Backstage Tour

Restoration

Mid-way through the project (May 2011)