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Richmond Theatre

A Grade II* Listed Building in Richmond upon Thames, London

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Latitude: 51.4621 / 51°27'43"N

Longitude: -0.3038 / 0°18'13"W

OS Eastings: 517928

OS Northings: 175046

OS Grid: TQ179750

Mapcode National: GBR 80.L2C

Mapcode Global: VHGR2.PJ70

Plus Code: 9C3XFM6W+RF

Entry Name: Richmond Theatre

Listing Date: 28 June 1972

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1065384

English Heritage Legacy ID: 205545

Also known as: The Richmond Theatre & Opera House
The Prince of Wales Theatre
The Richmond Hippodrome
Theatre Royal, Richmond
The Theatre on the Green
Theatre Royal & Opera House
Prince of Wales Theatre
Richmond Hippodrome Theatre

ID on this website: 101065384

Location: Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9

County: London

District: Richmond upon Thames

Electoral Ward/Division: South Richmond

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Richmond upon Thames

Traditional County: Surrey

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London

Church of England Parish: Richmond

Church of England Diocese: Southwark

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Description


1.
5028 LITTLE GREEN

Richmond Theatre
TQ 1775 8/11 28.6.72

II*


2.
Theatre. 1899 by Frank Matcham. Red brick with buff terracotta. Facade of 4 storeys
the upper set back. Three main bays, the centre widest, the outer ones topped by
octagonal towers with copper ogee domes. Projecting central entrance with arch
surmounted by broken pediment with statue over. Four round windows above, with
ornamental terracotta surrounds. Single storey Doric colonnade to either side of
projecting entrance. Arched windows to outer bays. Towers have oral windows and
terracotta consoles. Terracotta balustrade over centre and to either side of entrance,
and iron balustrade above colonnade. Modern entrance canopy.
Fine marble and wood panelled entrance hall and staircase. Elaborately decorated
auditorium.


Listing NGR: TQ1792875046

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