Venue Type & Location
Theatre
Overview
Information about this venue has not yet been compiled; however, some sense of the performance space may be gleaned by following the links at right. In particular:
See the 'Bibliographic Sources' link for a provisional list of venue-relevant resources (both primary and secondary). Wherever possible (i.e. when the pertinent text is relatively short and/or easily condensed) this material has been transcribed, and appears beneath the appropriate bibliographic citation.
See the ‘Events at venue’ link for a listing of blackface/minstrelsy-related events that took place in this performance space (with attached bibliographic references).
Beth Marquis
Troupes at Theatre Royal, Belfast
| Film | Affiliated people | Film Type | # of event(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge, Ira | Aldridge, Ira | Dramatic | Definite Aldridge, Ira |
| Brooke, G.V. | Brooke, G.V. | Dramatic | Definite Brooke, G.V. |
Events at Theatre Royal, Belfast
| Event | Date | Venue Location | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dramatic | - | Belfast, Antrim | Brooke, G.V. |
| Dramatic | - | Belfast, Antrim | Aldridge, Ira |
Bibliographic Sources
"1793 - Arthur Street Theatre. Michael Atkins. Closed 1793-4. Closed 1797-1799. 1840s became Theatre Royal. Replaced and rebuilt in 1871. Burnt down in 1881. Rebuilt late 1881. (Architect: C. J. Phipps). Became Royal Cinema 1916. Closed & demolished in 1961. Now site of shops".