Building Name
Theatre Royal, Silk Street, Leigh
Date
1884
Street
Silk Street
District/Town
Leigh
County/Country
GMCA, England
Architect
Client
J Williams (also known as De Castro)
Work
New Build
Opened in 1885, the theatre, had 1400 seats and was frequently used by travelling companies such as that on 15th February 1885 - Mr Clarence’s “Comedy Dance and Burlesque Company”. The theatre was owned by Mr J Williams (also known as De Castro) and was also known as “De Castro’s Theatre of Varieties”. In 1909 the management changed and the music hall became a cinema until 1954 from when it has been a night club.
Reference Leigh Town Trail