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Newcastle’s Theatre Royal will reopen on Monday following a six month, £5 million renovation project.

The Grade I listed theatre’s Victorian auditorium has been recreated from the original architect Frank Matcham’s designs, which date back to 1901.

New carpets, lighting, seats, wallpaper and gold-leaf plasterwork have all been refitted in the revamp.

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