Postby dognose » Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:17 am
The New Theatre in Oxford Street. — The ci devant Queen's Bazaar, now the property of Mr. Hamlet, the well known goldsmith and jeweller, has been converted into a Theatre on so superb a scale, that it bids fair to outstrip in beauty any house of public amusement in the metropolis. We have been favoured with a private view of this bijou, and can bear very willing testimony to the elegance of style displayed in its fitting's as well as to the manifest of comfort ensured by the architect to its frequenters. It is admirably constructed, both as regards sight and hearing. In point of size it may be classed between the Hay market and English Opera House. After meeting with many difficulties, Mr. Hamlet has at length the gratification of seeing his Theatre almost complete. He anticipates much with regard to the success of his speculation; he is, however, at present undecided whether to take it upon his own hands or to let it, but we doubt not that a good offer on the part of some enterprising and responsible individual would tempt Mr. H. to forego the precarious calling of a theatrical manager. The decorative portion of the Theatre is in the style of Louis the Fourteenth, and depicts a richness and boldness peculiarly adapted to the house. Not only his attention been paid to the comfort of the patrons of this establishment, but an equal regard has been observed towards that of the performers.
Source: The Theatrical Observer - 11th July 1840
Trev.