Bristol: Theatre Royal

Country: England, United Kingdom
Historic County: Gloucestershire
City: Bristol
Location: King Street

Built 1766 by Thomas Patey. Alterations in 1790, 1800, 1853, 1881. 1903 new façade and iron portico by W. Skinner. Alteratoins in 1943, 1944-1948, 1949, 1951. 18th century stagehouse and machinery completely demolished in 1972. 1973 rebuilding of stagehouse, new entrance through the adjacent Coopers' Hall, demolition of the 1903 façade, extension by the "New Vic" studio theatre by Peter Moro. Since 1946, home to the Bristol Old Vic Company. 668 seats.

Notable world premieres:

  • Frank Marcus: The Killing of Sister George (1964)

Link: www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk

[Bristol: Theatre Royal] Picture: Skinner's 1903 façade, demolished in 1973
Front Text: sign on canopy: "1766 Theatre Royal 1766", signed: "Griffin '69"
Reverse Text: "The Theatre Royal, Bristol. Drawn by Peter Griffin"
Publisher: Leisure Interests Ltd., Bristol; PC3/69
Size: Modern
Not sent.


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