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New Clarence Theatre

1273

In 1795, Samuel Seward converted a residence into a Marionette Theatre, Sadlers' Wells or English Fantoccini. Seward was a talented actor, a member of Watson's Company and very successful Harlequin, a scene painter of renown, and fashioner of automaton figures and marionettes. About 1850, the building became known as the New Clarence Theatre. At least part of the building is believed to survive, although not easily identifiable from James Winston's drawing. It later served as a garage snd then a shop, until permission for demolition was granted in 2004.

Built / Converted
1795
Dates of use
  • 1795 - 1860
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
St George’s Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Sadler’s Wells Theatre , Sadler’s Wells House
Events
  • 1795 Design/Construction: converted from dwelling
    (thought to be) Seward
    - Architect
  • 1795 Owner/Management: Samuel Seward
  • 1795 - 1860 Use:
  • 1810 Owner/Management: Abraham Seward
Capacities
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Listings
  • Listing
    II
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -