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Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester, 1845. Interior view of a packed house. The architects of the new Theatre are Messrs. Irwin and Chester, of Manchester...The audience part of the house consists of a pit floor and four tiers, of which three tiers extend round to the stage, and the fourth is a central space abstracted from within the roof of the building. On the floor are the orchestra, the stalls, and the pit. The first tier is the dress circle; the second, the upper circle; the third, the gallery in the centre, and side upper boxes and the fourth, the upper gallery. The dress circle and two upper circles are supported by large cast iron beams, ten in each circle, and by as many cast-iron pillars, not brought to the front, but standing some distance back, so that the circles have the appearance of hanging balconies. The upper gallery has six similar beams beneath its flooring. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print captures the grandeur and excitement of the opening night at the New Theatre Royal in Manchester, 1845. The interior view reveals a packed house filled with eager theater-goers, eagerly anticipating an unforgettable performance. Designed by renowned architects Messrs. Irwin and Chester, this magnificent theater boasts a unique layout that includes a pit floor and four tiers. Three of these tiers extend around to the stage, while the fourth is a central space within the roof of the building. The audience part of the house is meticulously organized, with different sections catering to various preferences. The ground floor houses both orchestra seating and stalls for those seeking proximity to the stage action. Above them lies the elegant dress circle on the first tier, followed by an upper circle on the second tier offering excellent views from above. The third tier features a gallery in its center along with side upper boxes for exclusive viewing experiences. What truly sets this theater apart are its hanging balconies-like appearance created by large cast iron beams supporting each circle's flooring. These beams are complemented by cast-iron pillars strategically placed behind them. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured from "Illustrated London News" in 1845, we can't help but marvel at how theaters have evolved over time while still retaining their timeless allure as spaces where stories come alive through artistry and imagination.
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