Title | Blonk Street, Furnival Road, Exchange Lane, Exchange Street and Waingate including: the Alexandra Theatre and Opera House (formerly the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre and Circus), the Smithfield, the Victoria Hotels, the Royal Hotel and other buildings (2700) |
AdminHistory | The Adelphi began life as The Circus or the Adelphi Circus in 1837 and incorporated a ring for equestrian acts. In 1865 it was bought by Thomas Youdan and converted into the Alexandra Music Hall. The stage area was enlarged and it reopened as the Alexandra Theatre and Opera House on 12 October 1865. The last performance was on 28 March 1914 and the building was demolished. |