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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| ADELPHI THEATRE | Adelphi Theatre Adelphi Theatre Adelphi Theatre |
Mr. Spence 24 Pitt St. Play Bills McDowalls Guide |
[Situation] The north side of Little King Street A large plain building situated at the junction of Little King Street and Broughton Street. It was erected in 1790 by the exhibiting equestrians Messrs Parker and Jones of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for the purpose of exhibiting equestrian performances. Subsequently it was leased to Signor Corri (and called "Corri's Concert Rooms") for the purpose of holding concerts of vocal and instrumental music - next into a theatre for Dramatic performances, the lessees who followed in succession were Messrs Siddons Ryder, Alexander Bates, Yeates Murray And Murray, its present lessee & Manager Mr Wyndham has been at a great expence in altering and refilling up the interior in a new form and style And beautifying its exterior by a splendid balcony fronting the abovenamed streets. It is splendidly fitted with dress boxes sideboxes pit and gallery and from the talent employed is an able rival of its (though older) compeer the "Theatre Royal." |
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