Where is Theatre Royal?

Theatre Royal is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR2 1RL), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.

How do I get to Theatre Royal?

The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR2 1RL.

Who owns Theatre Royal?

Theatre Royal is owned by Norwich Theatre.

Is Theatre Royal a listed building?

Theatre Royal is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

How do I get to Theatre Royal?

The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR2 1RL.

Theatres · East of England

Theatre Royal

In or near Norwich.

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Theatre Royal is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Theatre Royal, theatres in Norfolk — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Norwich · 1.2 km

Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Theatre Royal is located in Norwich, Norfolk, with the postcode NR2 1RL. The nearest railway station is Norwich, which is 1.2 km away. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

Theatre Royal is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1758. Address: Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 52.6271°, 1.2900°.

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Heritage listing

The Theatre Royal is a theatre in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It is one of the country's oldest established theatres, founded in 1758. It was rebuilt in 1801 and 1826. It burnt down in 1934 and was bombed during World War II. Peter Wilson ran the theatre between 1992 and 2016. Stephen Crocker was appointed chief executive around 2016.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The theatre was founded in 1758 by Norwich architect and investor Thomas Ivory, modelled on the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The building was capable of housing a maximum audience of one thousand in 1758. It was granted the title "Theatre Royal" by the Norwich Theatre Act 1768 (8 Geo. 3. c. 28), with rights to perform all drama. The Theatre Royal was rebuilt by William Wilkins in 1800 and again in 1826. Gas replaced candles and oil lamps in 1836. In 1894 the theatre was closed for several months in order to carry out a scheme of reconstruction and redecoration from the designs of Frank Matcham. The "Theatre Royal" status attracted stars of the day to perform at the theatre. Sarah Siddons…

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Coordinates: 52.6271, 1.2900
County: Norfolk
District: Norwich
Parish: Norwich, unparished area
Postcode: NR2 1RL
Parliamentary constituency: Norwich South
Phone: +44 1603 630000
Established: 1758
Nearest railway station: Norwich — 1.2 km
Official site: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Sources

osm: w137307407 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Theatre Royal, Norwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Norwich Theatre Royal.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Theatre Royal?: Theatre Royal is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR2 1RL), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
What is Theatre Royal?: Theatre Royal is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Theatre Royal?: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR2 1RL.
When was Theatre Royal built?: Built or established in 1758.
Who owns Theatre Royal?: Theatre Royal is owned by Norwich Theatre.
Is Theatre Royal a listed building?: Theatre Royal is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
How do I get to Theatre Royal?: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR2 1RL.