The city has a proud history of theatre. Stephen Kemble of the famous Kemble family successfully managed the original Theatre Royal, Newcastle for fifteen years (1791–1806). He brought members of his famous acting family such as Sarah Siddons and John Kemble out of London to Newcastle. Stephen Kemble guided the theatre through many celebrated seasons. The original Theatre Royal in Newcastle was opened on 21 January 1788 and was located on Mosley Street. It was demolished to make way for Grey Street, where its replacement was built.
What does Newcastle have a proud history of? Who managed the original Theatre Royal in Newcastle? What did Stephen Kemble guide the Theatre Royal through? When did the theater in Newcastle originally open? On what street was the Theatre Royal's replacement built?