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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Nov 2, 2024
The lady on the door for the tickets was extremely friendly and bubbly, a great first impression. Thats where it ended… the young girl behind the bar clearly didn’t want to be there, rude and abrupt.… Full review by KimberleyW125
Oct 19, 2024
Visited to see The Peaky Blinders show. On arrival herded in by miserable staff like we were cattle. Lobby badly organised. Stalls area grubby. If that wasn't bad enough, one till operating in the in… Full review by dalylouise208
Oct 16, 2024
The staff at this lovely theatre are a real example of curtesy and experience and go beyond to help you. No matter how busy they are when you go into book tickets they make you feel you are the only … Full review by 444ladyp
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.
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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