New Theatre Royal and Beau Nash Flashcards
When was the ‘New’ Theatre Royal in Bath built?
1805
What did the ‘New’ Theatre Royal replace?
The previous Theatre Royal in Old Orchard Street - now a Masonic lodge.
When did the Old Orchard Street Theatre open?
1750
How was the construction of the ‘New’ Theatre Royal funded?
A public tontine - a cross between an annuity and a lottery. Annual payments were made on the investment, split between the investors still living. After the death of the final investor the scheme is wound up.
Who was the architect of the exterior façade and decorative section of the interior of the ‘New’ Theatre Royal?
George Dance the Younger
Who designed and constructed the main fabric of the ‘New’ Theatre Royal?
John Palmer
What significant event happened to the Theatre in 1862?
A fire destroyed most of the interior
What is the ‘New’ Theatre Royal said to be haunted by?
Several ghosts including ‘the grey lady’
Where was Richard Beau Nash originally from?
Swansea, Wales
Which college did Beau Nash leave without a degree?
Jesus College, Oxford
When did Beau Nash move to Bath?
1704
What role did Beau Nash take on in Bath?
Unofficial master of ceremonies
What regulations did Beau Nash introduce in Bath?
Regulations on gambling, sedan carriage fares, street lighting, wearing of swords in public, duelling, gentlemen wearing county boots to dances, or ladies wearing white aprons
What nickname did Beau Nash have?
The ‘king of Bath’
Where can you find a marble statue of Beau Nash?
In the pump room
