<![CDATA[A seat at the York Theatre Royal has been named
after Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice.
The gesture is a part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness
about the theatre's 'Name A Seat' campaign. As a part of the
campaign, seats can be named after a person of your choice
for £300. The person for whom the seat was named will receive
a commemorative certificate, and an engraved brass plate on the
back of the seat will bear his or her name for ten years.
The proceeds from this campaign will be used to pay for
the £4.1 million refurbishment of the theatre's front and main
house, a structure which can seat 840 people. The redevelopment
project will begin in March next year, and the theatre will remain
closed for eight months while the stage is replaced, and the foyer,
cafe and auditorium are improved upon.
"We were delighted to have the opportunity to present Princess
Beatrice with her own seat during her visit, and hope this will
raise further awareness of our fundraising campaign," said Liz
Wilson, the chief executive of the theatre. "As part of the
theatre’s transformation, we are offering our audiences and friends
the chance to personalise a part of the theatre by naming a seat in
the newly decorated auditorium, and hope Princess Beatrice’s
involvement will inspire others to become part of the theatre’s
history."
Princess Beatrice, who is very fond of the theatre and studied
Drama for her A Levels, is a patron of York Theatre
Royal. Earlier
this month, she visited York to learn more about the
upcoming developments.
Seats are available for purchase via the York Theatre Royal
website: York Theatre Royal.
Photo: Courtesy of The Duke of York 2014]]>
