A behind the scenes visit to a Grade II* Victorian theatre. Normansfield Theatre is considered to be one of the most important private theatres built in England. We are one of only 2 theatres with the original scene changing system in place and have the largest collection of restored Victorian scenery.
A talk about the entertainment hall and its purpose in the daily life of the hospital. The fixtures and fittings will be examined in detail. There will be a tour around the theatre, stage and back rooms. On show will be a selection of restored Victorian flats depicting a variety of scenery.
There will also be an opportunity to view images of our extensive catalogue of restored Victorian scenery. This project, which is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, is ongoing.