Theatre Plaque

Photo of blue plaque being unveiled by a councillor in elaborate red robes and golden chain The moment it happened

Invite for a Grand Unveiling of a Commemorative Blue Plaque

On Friday 31st May 2019 at 1 p.m. was the unveiling of a Bristol Civic Society Plaque on Brandon House, Jacobs Wells Road. This is the site of Jacobs Wells Theatre 1729-1799: One of the first playhouses in Bristol and one of the first purpose built theatres outside London. See Wikipedia for more information.

18th century map showing what is now Jacob’s Wells Road, including thePlayhouse Theatre Jacob De Wilstar 1746 Survey. O marks the location of Playhouse Jacobs Wells Theatre 1729-1799

Interior sketch of the playhouse theatre, showing boxes, raked seating and astage Interior from the Theatre Collection

We are delighted that our request for a plaque was accepted by Bristol Civiv Society and funded by Acorn Housing. The ceremony included a performance of a piece from The Beggars Opera by Bristol Old Vic Theatre students. The Lord Mayor came and it was attended by young residents of Brandon House as well as many oldies.