Theatres and Halls in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The Metropole Theatre. High- street and Jackson- street, Gateshead. Later - The Scala Cinema. Above - A sketch of the Metropolitan Theatre, Gateshead. Courtesy John West. Celia Bowen (born 1868) is the daughter of famous magician, Hector Bowen (stage name 'Prospero the Enchanter'). However, she was only introduced to him. I am compiling a list of 19th century fiddlers in the Pacific Northwest, along with whatever information is available about their lives and the tunes they played. Kimtortion has performed a variety of circus acts throughout her circus career, most significantly her incredible solo contortion acts. The 1890s, which began on 1 January 1890 and ended on 31 December 1899, were sometimes referred to as the 'Mauve Decade' – because William Henry Perkin's aniline. Considered one of Australia's leading comedians of the late 19th century, Charles Fanning. The Metropole Theatre was the largest Theatre. Gateshead, seating over 2,0. It was constructed. Weldon Watts by S. Davidson in 1. 89. Newcastle. architect William Hope. Theatre designs around Britain. J. The ERA reported on the imminent opening of the. Theatre in their 1. September 1. 89. 6. The new Metropole Theatre, Gateshead- on- Tyne, is rapidly. Messrs Weldon Watts and. Co., have arranged to open the building to the public on the 2. Mr Wilson Barrett's famous play, The Sign of the Cross. Its entire length is 9. From the back wall of the stage to the curtain. The entire building will. There are six capacious exits, exclusive of those attached. The architect is Mr. McAdoos Georgia Minstrels to 1925 Minstrels. William Hope, of Newcastle- on- Tyne, who designed the Grand Theatre. Heaton. Now, thanks to the enterprise. Mr Weldon Watts, their needs in this respect have been fully met. Monday last. It is little over three years ago since Mr Watts took over the management. Queen's Theatre in. Since then. it is really surprising to consider what Mr Watts has accomplished in. It is only recently that the Grand. Theatre in the neighbouring town of Newcastle. It is pretty safe to predict that the Metropole, Gateshead. The theatre would. Monday, pit and gallery being filled to overflowing. The dress- circle presented an animated appearance. Brilliantly illuminated by the electric light, the theatre looked very. Mr A. Dean. of Birmingham, and his assistants are to. For the opening week the management were fortunate in having. Mr Wm. Greet's company in The Sign of the Cross; a more. On the curtain rising for. Mr Watts. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr H. After the enthusiasm. During the evening Mr Watts took occasion to address the audience. Mr Bacon, and himself for their patronage that evening. However, it was necessary. Without egotism. he thought he could say he had done so. When he came to Gateshead a. It was his intention to bring companies. Newcastle. He wished to thank the eminent architect. Mr Wm. Hope, for the. Mr Davidson, the builder. Mr Watts concluded. Mr Sidney. Bacon, who had never relaxed his exertions. He (Mr Bacon) was young. Mr Seymour. Hodges, the urbane and energetic manager for Mr Greet's company, then. United Kingdom. of the size of Gateshead such a theatre as the one that was opened that. They could all see that the arrangements in front of the curtain. The proprietors of the theatre. Messrs Weldon Watts and Co. Mr Watts is to be managing director. Mr Sidney Bacon will discharge the duties of acting- manager, a position. Queen's for. the last twelve months or so. The theatre, which will hold 2,5. High- street and Jackson- street. The pit and gallery entrances are in. High- street, and the dress- circle and stalls are approached from Jackson- street. The pit. is 6. 0ft. The depth of. the stage is 3. The ceiling of the auditorium. The dress- circle and stalls are fitted. The convenience. and comfort of the artistes have been carefully considered, all their. A plentiful. supply of hydrants is at hand in case of fire, and a most complete arrangement. Everything possible has been done for. The theatre has. been built to plans designed by Mr. Wm. Hope, architect, of Newcastle. Davidson, of Heaton, was the contractor for the whole of the. The decorating and furnishing have been done by. Messrs Dean, of Birmingham; the electric. Messrs Rowland Barnett and Co., of Newcastle. Messrs Dinning and Cooke; and the plumbing by Messrs. Tweddle and Co., also of Newcastle. The above text in quotes (edited) was first published in the ERA. October 1. 89. 6. The Building News and Engineering Journal also. Metropole Theatre in their October the. The. new Metropole Theatre at the corner of High- street and Jackson- street. Monday night. An hotel has been built at the angle formed. Masons' Arms. Both the hotel and theatre are faced with red pressed. The theatre accommodates about 2,5. The depth of the stage from. The. pit and gallery entrances are in High- street, and those to the dress. Jackson- street. The dress entrance leads into. The ceiling and walls. The. other entrances and staircases all have concrete steps of easy ascent. The ceiling. is treated with cupids, and festoons, with clouds above. There are two. exits to each floor, eight in all - including two from the stage. Each. floor has separate suites of lavatories for ladies and gentlemen. Small. refreshment rooms are also provided on each floor. A block of dressing- rooms. The buildings will be heated by hot- water pipes, and lighted by electricity. Hydrants have been fixed in the building in case of. The dress circle and stalls are fitted with tip- up. Hope, of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Mr. Davidson, of Heaton, the contractor. The above text in quotes was first published in the Building News. Engineering Journal, October 2nd 1.
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