Theatre Royal, Birmingham
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of Birmingham
The Theatre Royal, until 1807 the New Street Theatre, or, colloquially, New Theatre, was a 2,000-seat theatre located on New Street in Birmingham, England. It was erected in 1774 and demolished in 1956.
The theatre was damaged by fire in 1792 (as a result of arson) and again in 1820, after which it was rebuilt.
1902 The theatre was rebuilt again and designed by Ernest Runtz, reopening in 1904 with 2,200 seats. This building lasted until 1956 when it was closed and demolished.
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