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Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

theatre in Stockton-on-Tees, England

  • TypeTheatres & operas
  • WhereStockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

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About Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

The Georgian Theatre is a Grade II listed theatre in Stockton-on-Tees, England and is one of the oldest Georgian provincial theatres in the country (cf Bath, Norwich and Wisbech). The oldest Georgian theatre in its original working form is the Theatre Royal in Richmond, Yorkshire.

The theatre has a capacity of 200 (standing) and is situated in the 'Cultural Quarter' of Stockton town centre, which is centred on Green Dragon Yard. It is gabled with pantiled roof and approached at the south end from a cobbled passage. There is a lean-to structure at the southern end, which is relatively modern.

Adjoining is a cottage which was used as a drawing room, with actors entering the theatre through a door at the stage end of the east wall. The Georgian Theatre is currently managed and programmed by the Tees Music Alliance, and typical entertainment includes live bands, jazz, folk and plays. The resident Tees Music Alliance features local artists heavily in its programme.

The studio opposite the theatre can be booked for recording and rehearsal sessions. The Tees Music Alliance also organises the Stockton Weekender: a large outdoor music festival taking place in the town each summer.

Text from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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