Queen’s Theatre, Spring Gardens, Manchester

Mr Lane, the Architect, is at the present time employed in entirely remodelling the old "Queen's Theatre," in Spring Gardens, and from what I can learn of the alterations it seems likely that a most convenient and beautiful interior will be the result. The walls of the building have been underset, the stage and pit lowered five or six feet below the original level, the pit extended under the boxes, and the stage enlarged. It is intended to erect a new proscenium, and to alter the whole decorative character of the house. Mr Bellhouse's workmen are now busily proceeding with the alterations, and it is intended that all shall be ready for an opening in March next. [The Civil Engineer and Architect’s Journal. January, 1846]

Reference           The Civil Engineer and Architect’s Journal. January, 1846