Richmond Theatre (London)

• Theatre ID
  1028
• Built / Converted
  1765
• Dates of use
  • 1765 - 1884
• Current state
  Demolished
• Current use
  demolished
• Address
  Richmond Green, Richmond, London, TW9, England

Details

The second Richmond Theatre was built by James Dance, whose stage name was Love, and was as well-patronised as the first had been, visited by all the famous actors. It was, however, most famous for its association with Edmund Kean. The theatre stood on the north side of the green, and the house attached was where the actor-managers resided. The house was of red brick, as was the theatre, which comprised pit, balcony and boxes. The covered entrance to the pit had separate entrances on either side to other parts of the house, with covered stairs leading up. Garrick, Clive, Pritchard, Bellamy and Colman all lived in the neighbourhood and acted there. A state visit by King George III and Queen Charlotte was paid to the house and the theatre enjoyed royal patronage. Kean moved to Richmond because of his health, and died in the adjoining house. Dilapidation forced its closure in 1884, and it was pulled down.

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• Events
  • 1765 - 1884 Use:
  • 1765 Design/Construction:
    • James Dance - Architect
  • 1765 Owner/Management: James Dance, Mr Klanet
  • 1834 Owner/Management: Edmund Kean, lessee Mrs William Sidney
  • 1884 Demolition:
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed