Royal Theatre (Victoria, British Columbia) facts for kids
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The Royal Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia
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| Location | 805 Broughton Street Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1E5 |
| Built | 1913 |
| Original use | Proscenium Arch Theatre intended for Drama and Concert production |
| Current use | Same |
| Architect | William D'Oyly Hamilton Rochfort and Eben W. Sankey |
| Governing body | The Royal and McPherson Theatre Society |
| Website | Official Site: https://www.rmts.bc.ca/royal-theatre |
| Designated | 1987 |
The Royal Theatre is a famous building in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is a special kind of theatre called a "proscenium arch theatre." This means it has a big arch that frames the stage, like a picture frame. It is also a concert hall where many different shows happen.
The theatre was designed in 1912 by two architects. Their names were William D'Oyly Hamilton Rochfort and Eben W. Sankey. The Royal Theatre first opened its doors in 1913. For many years, from 1917 to 1981, it was used as a cinema. In 1972, the cities of Oak Bay, Saanich, and Victoria bought the theatre. Since 1982, it has become one of Canada's best places for touring shows. It has modern equipment but still looks like a beautiful building from the early 1900s.
In 1987, the Royal Theatre was named a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is a very important place in Canadian history. Today, the theatre can hold 1,416 people. It is a popular spot for concerts and musicals. You can see both local and international performances there.
Famous Performers at the Royal Theatre
Many well-known artists have performed at the Royal Theatre. Here are some of them:
- Sarah Bernhardt
- Carlos Montoya
- Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Luciano Pavarotti
- Roger Hodgson
- "Weird Al" Yankovic
- Crosby Stills and Nash
- Herbie Hancock
- Jethro Tull (band)
- Mavis Staples
- Hiromi Uehara
- Gregory Porter
- John Cleese
- Chris Cornell
- Whose Line Is It Anyway
- Broadway Touring shows
- Local Opera Productions
- International Touring Dance groups
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External Links
- Official Website of the Royal Theatre: https://www.rmts.bc.ca/royal-theatre
