Tours

Ignite your imagination... Visit our living theatre museum

• Built 1788, closed 1848, reopened 1963, restored and extended 2003
• Founder member of Perspectiv, the Association of Historic Theatres in Europe Exhibitions & Tours

Built by actor-manager Samuel Butler in 1788, the Georgian Theatre Royal was managed by Butler along with his circuit of theatres at Beverley, Harrogate, Kendal, Northallerton, Ulverston and Whitby.

As Britain’s most complete Georgian playhouse, we invite you to take a tour of the theatre, led by one of our informative, entertaining guides. Tours provide a comprehensive look at the theatre’s history and encompass all areas of the historic building. Tours conclude in the exhibition space, which boasts Britain’s oldest scenery - ‘The Woodland Scene’ -painted on canvas between 1818 and 1836.

Tours commence every hour from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday.

For groups of 10 or more, contact the Admin Office on 01748 823710 or send an email to find out more.

Historic Theatres - European Route