Empire Palace Theatre, Newcastle

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Empire Palace Theatre, Newcastle

Moss's Empire Palace Newgate Street Newcastle, courtesy Gareth Price

Above - The Empire Theatre Newcastle - Courtesy Gareth Price.

Moss's Empire Palace, Newgate Street, known locally as The Empire (shown above) was built in 1890 by Oliver and Leeson, and rebuilt in 1903 by Frank Matcham.

The theatre was demolished in 1963

Right - Empire Palace Programme for 1904 - Click to see full programme.

Also see:

Newcastle Theatre - A personal reminiscence by Donald Auty.

Pantomimes in Newcastle 50 Years Ago by Donald Auty.

Moss Empires' Theatres in the Fifties by Donald Auty.

Arthur Lloyd is known to have performed at this theatre in 1892

Site of Moss's Empire Palace in 2003 - Courtesy Gareth Price.

Above - Site of The Moss Empire Palace Theatre Newgate Street in 2003 - Courtesy Gareth Price.

Moss's Empire Palace theatre, Newgate Street - late 50's or early 60's

Above - Moss's Empire Palace theatre, Newgate Street - late 50's or early 60's
From 'The Northern Music Hall' by G.J.Mellor 1970

Above - Add from The ERA September 1899

Above - Advertisement from The ERA September 1899.