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____________________________________________________________________________________________ Grand Theatre, Byker, Newcastle
Above - The Grand Theatre, Byker, Newcastle - Courtesy Maurice Friedman, British Music hall Society |
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The Grand Theatre, Byker, Newcastle, which was just across the bridge in Byker, is long gone. It put on basic touring pantomimes presented by Teddy Hinge, a local producer who also owned a chain of suburban cinemas, and the Hippodrome ( now Civic Theatre ) in Darlington. The theatre was looked down upon by many people as a flea pit. It did however put on strong local fare that was well affordable by the good people of the district. One of the more unusual offerings was "Little Bo Peep and Her Live Sheep" and as the title suggests, the animals were allowed to wander around the stage. Courtesy Donald Auty.
This Grand Theatre should not be confused with the larger Grand Theatre, Newcastle. If you have any more information or images for this Theatre that you are willing to share please Contact me. |
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Also see: Newcastle Theatre - A personal reminiscence by Donald Auty. |
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Right
- The listing from the Kinematograph Year Book of 1929 shows that by
this time the Theatre was owned by Gaumont British Pictures and was
in use as a Cinema with two shows nightly and two changes weekly. -
Courtesy Maurice Friedman,