Stratford-on-Avon: Royal Shakespeare Theatre (new) |
Country: England, United Kingdom Historic County: Warwickshire City: Stratford-on-Avon Built 1932 by Elisabeth Scott as "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre", incorporating the relics of the previous "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre" (built 1879, destroyed by a fire in 1926) as rehearsal and conference rooms. Named in honour of the Stratford-born English playwright, poet, and actor, William Shakespeare (ca.1564-1616). 1936-1991 continuous alterations. 1960 renamed "Royal Shakespeare Theatre". 2007-2010 major rebuilding. One of the homes of the "Royal Shakespeare Company". 1412 seats. 1986 conversion of the conference wing by Michael Reardon, re-opened as "Swan Theatre" (432 seats) and "Ashcroft Room". Addition of a new tower at the site of the 1879 tower. Links: www.rsc.org.uk, Theatres Trust, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; Salmon Series; 4074 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Sent: from West Bromwick to Amsterdam (Netherlands), 1947 |
Front Text: "New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre - Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; Salmon Series; 8750 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre - Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; AA 449 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Facade of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Straford-on-Avon" Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Picture: rehearsal and conference rooms, built within the relics of the old Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Front Text: "Conference Hall Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Straford on Avon" Publisher: A. K. Richards, Stratford-on-Avon Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Door representing all tools used in building Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd.; Salmon Series; 9175 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Fountain & Staircase, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; Sepia Style Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Entrance, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; Salmon Series; 9172 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Main Foyer, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; 15466 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Dress Circle Foyer, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; 15474 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Auditorium and stage. Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; 15472 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Picture: auditorium Front Text: "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd.; Salmon Series; 9173 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Picture: safety curtain, depicting William Shakespeare Front Text: "Fire Proof Curtain, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Stratford-on-Avon", on curtain: "Stratford-upon-Avon", "Safety Curtain" Publisher: A. K. Richards, Stratford-on-Avon Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Curtain" Publisher: Ernest Daniels, Stratford-on-Avon Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Foyer Cafe, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Stratford-on-Avon" Publisher: A. K. Richards, Stratford-on-Avon Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Main Foyer, Straford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; C.W. 117 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Main Foyer, Straford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; C.W. 117 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Fountain Court and main staircase, Straford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; C.W.118 Size: Modern Sent: from Gloucester to Oxford, 1970 |
Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Fountain Court with William Shakespeare bust and and main staircase, Straford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Walter Scott, Bradford; C.W.177 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Shakespeare Memorial Theatre - Stratford-upon-Avon - This world famous theatre stands beside the River Avon. Shakespeare's plays are performed every season on one of the finest stages in England. The red brick building contains a theatre, picture-gallery, museum and library, its greatest treasures is the original portrait of Shakespeare from which Martin Droeshout made the engraving for the First Folio." Publisher: Lilywhite Ltd., Brighouse Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon: In 1879 the first permanent theatre in honour of William Shakespeare was founded on this site, only to be totally destroyed by fire in 1928. Shakespeare lovers from all over the world cotributed to the present theatre, which was opened in 1932. Theatre-goers are also able to enjoy the superb view over the Avon from the outside terraces." Publisher: John Hinde; 250A 39 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon - The Stage from Dress Circle" Publisher: Royal Shakespeare Theatre / Photo Precision; R6087 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks" Publisher: Skyscan, Cheltenham; SK107 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Reverse Text: "The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Kraft Puiblishing, West Haddlesey; No. 25 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Shakespeare Theatre" Reverse Text: "Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Shakespeare Theatre" Publisher: Harlequin Supplies; ST 7 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre" Reverse Text: "River Avon and Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; 2-26-01-63; 5012493020002 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Picture: after the 2007-2010 rebuilding Front Text: "Stratford-upon-Avon", on boat: "Xilion Rose" Reverse Text: "Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, River Avon and Royal Shakespeare Theatre" Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks; 2-26-01-63 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Picture: after the 2007-2010 rebuilding, with the observation tower Front Text: "RSC Royal Shakespeare Company", "Stratford-upon-Avon" Publisher: Christopher Walster; 2019 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Picture: after the 2007-2010 rebuilding, with the observation tower Reverse Text: "Royal Shakespeare Theatre" Publisher: Royal Shakespeare Theatre; P302; 5055992124130 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Picture: Swan Theatre (rear view of the theatre complex) Reverse Text: "Swan Theatre" Publisher: Royal Shakespeare Theatre; P303; 5055992124130 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The interior of The Royal Shakespeare Theatre." Publisher: Royal Shakespeare Theatre Size: Modern Not sent. |
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