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THEATRES  |  NEW PALACE THEATRE OF VARIETIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PALACE THEATRE

Updated:  29 September 2011 

On Friday September 2nd 1898 a large number of invited guests gathered at the New Palace Theatre of Varieties in Union Street, Plymouth, for a private viewing and entertainment provided by the Royal Naval Band, under the direction of Mr E Binding.

It was noted that crimson was the prevailing colour and from the domed ceiling hung a large electric globe.  Adorning the circle balconies were paintings of naval and military heroes, with records of their distinguishing deeds emblazoned around them.  There was a marble staircase.  The "turn" indicator was in the form of a clock, the number of the turn being lit up by electricity.  Outside the Theatre had a wrought-iron canopy.  It accommodated about 2,500 people. The adjoining hotel cost £87,000.

 


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