on 21 January 1788. Its location on Mosley Street obstructed plans for the redevelopment of the city centre (as it was on the route of Grey Street), so it was demolished to make way for the present building. One of the theatre's most successful managers at this time was Stephen Kemble of the famous Kemble family, who managed the theatre from 1791 to 1806. The original theatre's final performance was on 25 June 1836. Technical details The current theatre has a proscenium stage, and accommodates a variable orchestra pit on 2 lifts - which reduces the stall seating. The audience is seated on four levels: stalls (501), grand circle (252), upper circle (249) and gallery (247). Project A Project A is a one-year actor training programme led by an artistic director and supported by leading industry specialists. Delivered from within the Theatre Royal over an academic year (3 terms) participants gain professional standard actor training culminating in a production term to be performed in the Studio Theatre and toured nationally. The course started in September 2015 with the first year free for the successful actors. The programme is seen as an alternative to drama school and is expected to lift the actors involved into the industry. The Royal Shakespeare Company have very strong ties to the theatre and are involved with the programme heavily in the second term. References External links History page at the Official Site Theatre Royal History History of The Theatre Royal Theatre Royal, Project A Grade I listed theatres Grade I listed buildings in Tyne and Wear Theatres in Newcastle upon Tyne Theatres completed in 1837 Neoclassical architecture in England Drama schools in the United Kingdom Theatre in the United Kingdom John and Benjamin Green buildings and structures