There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 185 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1908, the Dorrill family took over the venue and finally in 1934, the third …
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 185 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1908, the Dorrill family took over the venue and finally in 1934, the third Theatre opened; the ‘New Theatre’. Stanley Dorrill masterminded the rebuilding of the theatre as we know it today. He commissioned a new building from the well-known theatre architects William and T.R. Milburn of Sunderland. The Milburns developed the decadent art-deco interior with T.P Bennett and Sons, who also designed the Saville Theatre in London.
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Mar 30, 2025
We went to see Now That's What I Call a Musical on Saturday afternoon. Lovely theatre to visit. The performance was absolutely brilliant. Great acoustics and a good view from the circle seats. Well…Full review by 434terrym
Mar 23, 2025
Went to see Paddy McGuinnes as the original date planned in November was cancelled by the theatre at the last minute due to storm damage. Seats were very narrow and there was no room for feet, coats …Full review by albeesley66
Mar 21, 2025
Only Fools and Horses - the musical. Great entertainment and a must see, but never at this theatre. The theatre is the most disorganised and unpleasant venue we have ever experienced. On arrival we w…Full review by stuartbeesley1953
I've been given a "recommended arrival time" that's an hour in advance of the show starting. Is it really necessary to arrive an hour early? I can't imagine why - it's not such a big venue.
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Hi Rob, I agree with Joe on this, I believe they recommended 1 hour as we were exiting the pandemic. We arrive 30 mins before the show which I feel was plenty of time.
Dress code's simply,'casual' mate,whatever you want or aspire to want to look like,or not,depending on the type of show you're there to see of course,suit yourself mate,I always do :)
I have seats in the stalls, right at the front and on an aisle, so I know I will have a lot of legroom. But I am also big and am so worried about not fitting in the seats. Can anybody put my mind at rest?
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I can't remember the sets being so small...we had plenty of leg room ! remember, this place is old & was built in those days when saving space & comfort was not on the agenda !
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