Theatre Royal

The Phipps/Clemence partnership was the result of the promoters establishing a competition to build the new theatre. Only the 1866 façade by Clemence remains, less columns and pedimented portico. The original ground floor of two shops either side of a central entrance is now replaced by a modern shop front. Above, three bays divided by giant Corinthian pilasters which support a full entablature. At second floor the central bay has a framed, recessed panel, the outer bays with oval windows decorated with swags descending from masks of comedy and tragedy. It is not known if any internal features still exist at upper level. The shell remains with a short fly tower to the rear.

Situated immediately alongside the Empire.