Exploring the lovely London Coliseum today with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social for the Frank Matcham Society AGM. #theatrearchitecture #historictheatres #Matcham
May 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Exploring the lovely London Coliseum today with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social for the Frank Matcham Society AGM. #theatrearchitecture #historictheatres #Matcham
Ceiling & balconies of The Kings Theatre in #Southsea, built by theatre designer Frank Matcham, it opened in 1907 #CeilingsOnSunday
February 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Ceiling & balconies of The Kings Theatre in #Southsea, built by theatre designer Frank Matcham, it opened in 1907 #CeilingsOnSunday
Whoops. A day late to celebrate the birth of theatre & music hall architect extraordinare, Frank Matcham. This year tea in the Tower Circus ring with Frank Matcham Society. @theatrestrust.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @rickblackman.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @lotski79.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Whoops. A day late to celebrate the birth of theatre & music hall architect extraordinare, Frank Matcham. This year tea in the Tower Circus ring with Frank Matcham Society. @theatrestrust.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @rickblackman.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @lotski79.bsky.social
alexandra matcham: certified dummy
February 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM
alexandra matcham: certified dummy
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom - designed by Frank Matcham and the location for tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing
#Blackpool #England #BlackpoolTower #Ballroom #FrankMatcham #Strictly #TVLocation #dance
#Blackpool #England #BlackpoolTower #Ballroom #FrankMatcham #Strictly #TVLocation #dance
November 16, 2024 at 8:24 PM
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom - designed by Frank Matcham and the location for tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing
#Blackpool #England #BlackpoolTower #Ballroom #FrankMatcham #Strictly #TVLocation #dance
#Blackpool #England #BlackpoolTower #Ballroom #FrankMatcham #Strictly #TVLocation #dance
Matcham and scones - a winning combination
Whoops. A day late to celebrate the birth of theatre & music hall architect extraordinare, Frank Matcham. This year tea in the Tower Circus ring with Frank Matcham Society. @theatrestrust.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @rickblackman.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @lotski79.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Matcham and scones - a winning combination
Enjoyed visiting the London Coliseum with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social. yesterday. It has a Roman theme from ‘Hail’ in the foyer, lavish use of gold & marble, a fabulous winged beast newel post (with Edwardian moustache) through to a victory figure and leaping lions in the auditorium. #Matcham #ENO
May 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Enjoyed visiting the London Coliseum with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social. yesterday. It has a Roman theme from ‘Hail’ in the foyer, lavish use of gold & marble, a fabulous winged beast newel post (with Edwardian moustache) through to a victory figure and leaping lions in the auditorium. #Matcham #ENO
Some of the Burmantofts Vitreous Mosaic figures from the County Arcade in Leeds. The arcade was constructed between the end of the 19th/early 20th century to designs by architect Frank Matcham, better known for his theatre designs. Photographs courtesy of Mark Stephenson
November 19, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Some of the Burmantofts Vitreous Mosaic figures from the County Arcade in Leeds. The arcade was constructed between the end of the 19th/early 20th century to designs by architect Frank Matcham, better known for his theatre designs. Photographs courtesy of Mark Stephenson
A fine visit today to Frank Matcham’s glorious Royal Hall (on #WorldTheatreDay) a rare U.K. Kursaal with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social #theatrearchitecture #historictheatres #Matcham www.frankmatchamsociety.org
March 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A fine visit today to Frank Matcham’s glorious Royal Hall (on #WorldTheatreDay) a rare U.K. Kursaal with @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social #theatrearchitecture #historictheatres #Matcham www.frankmatchamsociety.org
Glad to see the Frank Matcham Society has arrived in blue sky @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Glad to see the Frank Matcham Society has arrived in blue sky @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social
« Quand il n’y a ni trottoir, ni feu rouge, ni ligne blanche, tout le monde fait davantage attention » a déclaré le candidat à la mairie de Menton Louis Sarkozy pour « une immense simplification de nos routes »
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
« Quand il n’y a ni trottoir, ni feu rouge, ni ligne blanche, tout le monde fait davantage attention » a déclaré le candidat à la mairie de Menton Louis Sarkozy pour « une immense simplification de nos routes »
Az espresso tonicban verhetetlen vagyok, de a dirty matchám inkább dirty, mint matcha 😆
May 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Az espresso tonicban verhetetlen vagyok, de a dirty matchám inkább dirty, mint matcha 😆
East Herts Sabs have secured a second Community Protection Warning against the Puckeridge & Essex Hunt, after months of gathering evidence of illegal hunting, trespass and badger sett interference. And huntsman Rhys Matcham has been charged with illegal hunting after a deer was taken down by hounds.
August 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
East Herts Sabs have secured a second Community Protection Warning against the Puckeridge & Essex Hunt, after months of gathering evidence of illegal hunting, trespass and badger sett interference. And huntsman Rhys Matcham has been charged with illegal hunting after a deer was taken down by hounds.
Built in 1901 by 'Matchless' Frank Matcham, a power house for the arts, the Hackney Empire is superb. Famously brilliant pantomime every year, saw English Touring Opera's fab G&S 'The Gondoliers'on Saturday gone.
April 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Built in 1901 by 'Matchless' Frank Matcham, a power house for the arts, the Hackney Empire is superb. Famously brilliant pantomime every year, saw English Touring Opera's fab G&S 'The Gondoliers'on Saturday gone.
A closer look at Hackney Empire — Frank Matcham at his exuberant best.
Opened in 1901, its sumptuous auditorium combines theatrical splendour with remarkably innovative engineering. More than 125 years later, this Grade II* listed Matcham masterpiece remains a working theatre.
#FrankMatcham
Opened in 1901, its sumptuous auditorium combines theatrical splendour with remarkably innovative engineering. More than 125 years later, this Grade II* listed Matcham masterpiece remains a working theatre.
#FrankMatcham
What a wonderful afternoon! 🎭 Our members were treated to a fascinating and informative tour of the magnificent Hackney Empire, a resplendent Frank Matcham palace and one of London's finest surviving variety theatres. Huge thanks to the team at @hackneyempire.bsky.social for welcoming us so warmly
August 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
A closer look at Hackney Empire — Frank Matcham at his exuberant best.
Opened in 1901, its sumptuous auditorium combines theatrical splendour with remarkably innovative engineering. More than 125 years later, this Grade II* listed Matcham masterpiece remains a working theatre.
#FrankMatcham
Opened in 1901, its sumptuous auditorium combines theatrical splendour with remarkably innovative engineering. More than 125 years later, this Grade II* listed Matcham masterpiece remains a working theatre.
#FrankMatcham
Having already commissioned a building from Baird & Thomson, the Central Halls Co quickly incorporated a theatre, designed by a young Frank Matcham, into their new development.
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Having already commissioned a building from Baird & Thomson, the Central Halls Co quickly incorporated a theatre, designed by a young Frank Matcham, into their new development.
Victoria quarter of Leeds has some rather splendid Edwardian buildings by Frank Matcham, an architect mainly famous for his theatres. Sketch done sitting on a bench opposite with some drunks keeping an eye on my progress. #urbansketching #leeds #sketching #frankmatcham
January 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Victoria quarter of Leeds has some rather splendid Edwardian buildings by Frank Matcham, an architect mainly famous for his theatres. Sketch done sitting on a bench opposite with some drunks keeping an eye on my progress. #urbansketching #leeds #sketching #frankmatcham
if you search “alexandra matcham” on google images most of the results are taryn
March 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
if you search “alexandra matcham” on google images most of the results are taryn
The stunning interior of the Buxton Opera House
Opened in 1903 & designed by famous theatre architect Frank Matcham.
Prints of these are in my shop www.andrewbrooksartist.com/buxtonpeakdi...
Opened in 1903 & designed by famous theatre architect Frank Matcham.
Prints of these are in my shop www.andrewbrooksartist.com/buxtonpeakdi...
September 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The stunning interior of the Buxton Opera House
Opened in 1903 & designed by famous theatre architect Frank Matcham.
Prints of these are in my shop www.andrewbrooksartist.com/buxtonpeakdi...
Opened in 1903 & designed by famous theatre architect Frank Matcham.
Prints of these are in my shop www.andrewbrooksartist.com/buxtonpeakdi...
The magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom, shot for a book on the Tower complex in 2010, north west England, designed by Frank Matcham
#blackpool #tower #ballroom #historic #architecture #victorian #architectural #photography
#blackpool #tower #ballroom #historic #architecture #victorian #architectural #photography
September 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom, shot for a book on the Tower complex in 2010, north west England, designed by Frank Matcham
#blackpool #tower #ballroom #historic #architecture #victorian #architectural #photography
#blackpool #tower #ballroom #historic #architecture #victorian #architectural #photography
Love great theatres? Discover the extraordinary legacy of Frank Matcham with the Frank Matcham Society. Join us and explore.
THE FRANK MATCHAM SOCIETY
Appreciation and Enjoyment of Great Theatres Everywhere
#frankmatchamsociety #theatre #architecture
THE FRANK MATCHAM SOCIETY
Appreciation and Enjoyment of Great Theatres Everywhere
#frankmatchamsociety #theatre #architecture
August 31, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Love great theatres? Discover the extraordinary legacy of Frank Matcham with the Frank Matcham Society. Join us and explore.
THE FRANK MATCHAM SOCIETY
Appreciation and Enjoyment of Great Theatres Everywhere
#frankmatchamsociety #theatre #architecture
THE FRANK MATCHAM SOCIETY
Appreciation and Enjoyment of Great Theatres Everywhere
#frankmatchamsociety #theatre #architecture
European Theatre Day was celebrated at Victoria & Albert Museum London UK by Mark Fox for the Frank Matcham Society.
October 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
European Theatre Day was celebrated at Victoria & Albert Museum London UK by Mark Fox for the Frank Matcham Society.
ALEXANDRA MATCHAM: CERTIFIED DUMMY
March 25, 2026 at 8:16 PM
ALEXANDRA MATCHAM: CERTIFIED DUMMY
Born on this day in 1854, Frank Matcham went on to design or refurbish over 150 theatres with his magnificent theatrical flare 🤩
Sadly, only around 30 survive.
How many of them have you visited?
📸 Royal Hall, Harrogate
Sadly, only around 30 survive.
How many of them have you visited?
📸 Royal Hall, Harrogate
November 22, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Born on this day in 1854, Frank Matcham went on to design or refurbish over 150 theatres with his magnificent theatrical flare 🤩
Sadly, only around 30 survive.
How many of them have you visited?
📸 Royal Hall, Harrogate
Sadly, only around 30 survive.
How many of them have you visited?
📸 Royal Hall, Harrogate
Shepherds Bush Empire was built in 1903 as a music hall for impresario Oswald Stoll, and designed by the architect Frank Matcham.
November 21, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Shepherds Bush Empire was built in 1903 as a music hall for impresario Oswald Stoll, and designed by the architect Frank Matcham.