The Sleaford Playhouse
The Playhouse, erected by Joseph Smedley of Market Rasen is one of the last active Georgian Theatres in the country. It opened its doors on the 27th of March 1826. Some thirty years later, the building was converted into a school by Kirk and Parry. In the mid-to-late 20th century it was used as a Department of Social Services benefits office. In 1994, it was purchased by Sleaford Little Theatre and, after undergoing major refurbishment, reopened as a theatre in the year 2000.
1834, The Sleaford Playhouse – Joseph Smedley
Joseph Smedley was a bookbinder, stationer and printer as well as being a comedian. He owned a string of theatres from King’s Lynn to Sleaford. He purchased the land upon which the Playhouse was built, along with the surrounding tenements for £700 which roughly equates to £50,000 in modern currency. The theatre was built and opened in 1826.
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