King's Theatre
Richmond / England
The Second Theatre on the Green, Richmond (1765) -Formerly - "The King's Theatre"
Above - A Sketch showing the 1765 Richmond Theatre Stage from the Auditorium - From 'A Celebrated Old Playhouse, the History of Richmond Theatre in Surrey from 1765 to 1884' by Frederick Bingham 1886.
ONE SHILLING
THE HISTORY OF RICHMOND THEATRE (/N SURREY), FROM 1765 TO 1884.
by FREDERICK BINGHAM
Henry Vickers, 317, Strand, W.C.
Printed by R. W. Simpson and Storey, at the "Herald" Printing Works.
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Nearly two years have passed away since Richmond Theatre was demolished, and when one reflects on its remarkable career, and the many brilliant memories which the bare
mention of its name revives, it seems somewhat strange that a complete history of the building should not long since have been written. In presenting this little work
to the public, the Compiler, whilst admitting its many imperfections, respectfully hopes that it may still be found worthy of preservation as a souvenir of a place of
amusement with which the names of so many famous men and women are identified.
It is a fitting opportunity here to make a grateful acknowledgment of the kind way in which much important information was given by Mrs. W. Sidney, Mr. Henry Crisp, and
several other ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Crisp's fine collection of old play-bills, proved especially serviceable.
The four illustrations are from sketches taken shortly before the razing of the Theatre, and may, with confidence, be accepted as being exceedingly faithful ones.
Richmond, Surrey
September, 1886.
Above - A Sketch showing the 1765 Richmond Theatre Auditorium from the Stage from A Celebrated Old Playhouse, the History of Richmond Theatre in Surrey from 1765 to 1884 by Frederick Bingham 1886.