The Alexandra Theatre in George Street, Hull was designed by Thomas Guest who also designed the Carlton Theatre, Birmingham. The Theatre opened on Boxing day 1902 with Frederick Moyes and Edith Cole in a production of 'A Royal Divorce'. This was preceded by the National Anthem played by the Theatre's own orchestra under the direction of Alfred Rhodes. Two performances were put on for the opening day, one in the afternoon and another in the evening, in which the owner of the Theatre, William Morton, made a speech thanking the crowded house for coming to the opening of the new Alexandra Theatre. The acting manager for the Theatre was Morton's son, George.

Right - A 1930s variety poster for the Alexandra Theatre, Hull with Scott & Whaley, Wally Wood, The Two Cubans, Judy Jaxon, Dumarte & Denzar, The Four Rios, Pawson and Butler, and Nicol & Martin on the Bill - Courtesy Stephen Wischhusen.

Above - A Streetview map of the site of the Alexandra Theatre, Hull today.

The exterior of the Alexandra was constructed in the Renaissance style with bright red bricks and terra cotta dressings, and the main entrance to the Theatre was on George Street, although there were also entrances to the Gallery and Pit from Bourne Street, and exits to Mason Street. The exterior also had a tower on its George Street and Bourne Street corner which was fitted with a powerful search light and must have been visible for miles around.

The Theatre's auditorium, which was lit by electricity from the start, was constructed on four levels, stalls and pit, dress circle, family gallery, and gallery, and could accommodate 2,200 people seated and a furthur 500 standing. The auditorium also had a large glass and iron sliding roof which could be opened for ventilation. The Theatre was equipped with a large stage with a proscenium opening of 36 foot wide and enough dressing rooms to provide accommodation for large touring productions.