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____________________________________________________________________________________________ Queen's Theatre, Spring Gardens, Manchester Formerly The Theatre Royal, New Theatre Royal, New Amphitheatre (Bradbury’s), New Pavilion, Royal Minor Theatre
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The building was replaced by a new Theatre called the New Theatre Royal which ran as such until 1809 when it was renamed the New Amphitheatre, and then later the Queen's Theatre. The Theatre closed in March 1869 and was demolished shortly after, a warehouse was then built on the site. There is more on the owner of this Theatre and its eventual demolition further down on this page. During the Theatre's demolition a Spring was found 15 feet under the stage revealing why the Spring Gardens name had come into existence. The Queen's Theatre, Spring Gardens, Manchester should not be confused with the Queen's Theatre, Bridge Street Manchester. Right - Poster for the Queen's Theatre, Spring Gardens, Manchester for Wednesday the 3rd of March 1841, advertising: 'The Wreck of the Royal George' and 'Yew Tree Ruins or, The Wreck, the Mirer, & the Murderer.' - Courtesy Trevor J Dudley. A visitor to the site, Joanne Flack, has kindly sent in the following information regarding the Queen's Theatre: The Queen's Theatre, Manchester was owned by my Great Great Grandfather, Joseph Nadin, the Deputy Constable of Manchester, who was involved in putting down the Peterloo Massacre. He left it to his family, including his grandchildren. It was sold by his son in 1869 for £17,500. His son Joseph was the manager for a number of years, and later his grandson Joseph was the manager." Letter from Eliza Nadin to her son John in Candelo NSW Australia, 11 Jul 1867: "You see we have not got things settled about your Grandfathers and Fathers, we do expect before Christmas. T think we may say the Theatre is sold £17,500. Your Grandfather had 8 shares for his grandchildren and your dear Father had 2 shares which comes to me with the house and all his money, for my life, and your Aunty, " Letter from Eliza Nadin to her son John in Candelo NSW Australia 28. Dec 1868 (Bob and Joe are her sons) Bob is very well and we are very happy together and very good. He goes to the Theatre with Joe every night and day performances. A person, the name of Weston, has taken it this winter and doing very well. I wish it was sold for their sakes it is such a tie for them. We have had £17000 offered for it but we want £18000 I think we shall get it. All send their very best love to you all wishing you a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And remain Dear Jack Your Ever Affect. Mother Eliza Nadin. Letter from Tom Nadin to his brother John, Candelo NSW 22 Apr 1869. I enclose an account of the last of the Old Queens Theatre; it is almost
down to the ground and warehouse spring up in its place. I feel I have
lost one of my limbs, to think we don’t own the old place. We got
the enormous sum of £17,500 and it would have been sold years
ago for £10,000 if it had not been for poor Old Father who was
most determined not Text and letters above very kindly sent in by Joanne Flack. If you know any more about this Theatre of have programmes or images you are willing to share please Contact Me... |
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The
Queen's Theatre, Spring Gardens was built on the site of an earlier
Theatre which originally opened as the Theatre Royal in 1775 but was
destroyed by fire 1789.