Theatre Royal Wakefield Cafe Bar
Charles Dickens: A Celebration
in association with Cathedral Academy
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens and the Theatre Royal, Wakefield will be commemorating this during the Artwalk and beyond.
Cathedral Academy will show artwork inspired by Dickens; whilst Artwalkers are asked ‘Any good at anagrams?’. Spot the rearranged Dickens novels around the café.
Exhibition Dates
- The exhibition will continue until late July.
Regular Opening Times
- Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
- Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Address
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TE
Contact Name
Bhavani (Artwalk Schools Co-ordinator)
Jacqueline (Artwalk Event Supervisor)
Telephone
01924 215531
Fax
01924 215525
Email
Bhavani.Esapathi@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Jacqueline.Murray@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Website
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
About Us
The Theatre Royal is situated in the heart of Wakefield. There has been a theatre on the site since 1774, with the current building dating from 1894 and designed by the internationally known British Victorian theatre architect Frank Matcham.
The building itself (a grade II* listed building) has been many things during its lifetime including a theatre, cinema and bingo hall and following restoration in the early 1980’s is now one of the jewels in Wakefield’s crown. These days, however, it is much more than just a heritage landmark – it is a centre of excellence, from where a team of dedicated and professional staff are engaged in delivering a range of creative opportunities for the benefit of everyone in the district.
The event programme at the theatre covers a wide variety of types and style of work including drama, dance, music and comedy. As both a ‘producing’ and ‘receiving’ house the theatre generates a growing number of productions with the specific intention of providing particular elements which cannot be sourced elsewhere.
The theatre’s Youth Music Theatre Group, formed six years ago, now has a regional reputation for the quality of its work and the opportunities it affords to growing numbers of young people to participate under professional tuition.
The Green Room Café is relatively new addition to Theatre Royal Wakefield run by Shaun Deakin and Matthew Chew, the team behind Cobblers.
Regular Opening Times
- Theatre Royal Wakefield Caffé Bar:
Monday to Saturday, 8am – 5.30pm.
