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Mall, Hanley
The Theatre:
An attempt to establish a theatre in Hanley in 1824 was unsuccessful, and
the only dramatic entertainment available before the middle of the 19th
century was that provided by itinerants on ground at the rear of what was the Sea
Lion Inn in High Street (now Town Road).
In the early 1850's,
however, a theatre known as the Potteries Royal Theatre was established in
the former People's Hall, Brunswick Street. 'Dingy and
inconvenient', it was replaced by the Theatre Royal which was opened on
the same site in 1871 with its entrance in Pall Mall and was
enlarged in 1888 and partially reconstructed in 1894. It was
burnt down in 1949 and rebuilt in 1950–1.
"The amusements of the people are also well
catered for at the Theatre Royal, which is situated at the
junction of Brunswick Street and Pall Mall. The theatre was originally
erected in 1870, and reconstructed in 1888, the present structure
being a substantial brick building, capable of seating 3,800. The best
of the touring companies visit Hanley, and are always sure of an
intelligent and appreciative audience."
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The Royal - after
refurbishment and renaming in 1997
The Royal - closed & sold for use
as a night club
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Theatre Royal
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