Royal Court Theatre History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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NAME
Royal Court Theatre
OTHER NAMES
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
1 Roe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
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About Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre is a playhouse based in Liverpool, England. It was opened in October 1938. In 1826, a circus owner John Cooke bought the place for his circus shows, operas, plays, and concerts. The present theatre has a seating capacity for around 1186 people. The nearest public transit point near to theatre is the Lime street railway station. The building is also the main part of Liverpool?s heritage.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Royal Court Theatre
- Talking about its history, the site where the theatre has constructed was originally a water well site in the 12th century.
- Throughout the 2nd world war, several famous artists of that era performed here, the artists include Margot Fonteyn, Arthur John Gielgud, and many more.
- In 1933, the building destroyed by a fire and remains in demolition for five years until it was reconstructed in 1938.
- The current theatre is equipped with several modern facilities such as a theatrical rigging system or a fly system, modern lighting, FOH rigging, etc.
- There are many notable shows held in the theatre such as a comedy stage play Slappers and Slapheads in 2003, Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, Stage and Hens (2008), etc.
- The site was visited by paranormal investigators and featured on the British paranormal reality TV show Most Haunted.
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