The Ghost of the Princess Theatre
Do you believe in ghosts? If you do or not you might after this. In December 18, 1886 the theatre reopened with some remodels , but Frederick Baker stayed. Today the theatre is still open, and they still have shows there . Some people even rent out rooms for parties or weddings with catering. Some people have said that they have seen baker. In Victorian streetscape of spring street The Princess Theatre is haunted by Frederick Baker a past actor.
In 1885 the Princess theatre came under control of “The Triumvirate” , with partnering with J.C. williamson, George Musgrove, and Arthur Garner. The old theater had become rundown so the Triumvirate resolved the existing building (“New” 1). December …show more content…
“It’s a terrific story , although not so terrific for Baker!” “ The play finished with Mephistopheles and faust descending into hell through a trap door in the stage. As Baker went through the trapdoor the audience is reported to have noticed that he was slumped over slightly. He had actually suffered a heart attack and he died that exact moment”. “ The spooky thing was that everyone at the performance, including the cast, swore he had actually been there on stage for the curtain call, thinking his bow with the rest of the cast.” The cast cast had no idea and went back out on stage for usual bows and curtain call. “It wasn't until after they had left the stage it was discovered dear old Baker had passed” (Ghost 1). Now he haunts the …show more content…
He immediately returned from the dead so as not to miss the adulation of the crowd. His spirit has been encountered with many workers. They say he is not a threatening spirit. The theatre even has a tradition of saving him a seat for every opening night performance. “Fred is very much benevolent presence, nothing nasty ever happens” (Ghost 2). “ Many present and former staff of the princess theatre talk of their own personal hair- raising experiences with the ghost of Frederick baker, or “Federici,” as he aptly nicknamed during his career. The most common ghostly occurrences within the theatre range from unexplainable balls of fluorescent light that hovers about the the stage and dress circle, mysterious noises within the wings and corridors, and ever-growing list of bizarre accidents and equipment malfunctions during performances. Many performers who have undertaken shows at the theatre even claim that Federici’s ghosts has passed them within the halls of the building. However , a great many performers and regular visitors to the theatre have witnessed the apparition of federici in all his glory ( Princess
Do you believe in ghosts? If you do or not you might after this. In December 18, 1886 the theatre reopened with some remodels , but Frederick Baker stayed. Today the theatre is still open, and they still have shows there . Some people even rent out rooms for parties or weddings with catering. Some people have said that they have seen baker. In Victorian streetscape of spring street The Princess Theatre is haunted by Frederick Baker a past actor.
In 1885 the Princess theatre came under control of “The Triumvirate” , with partnering with J.C. williamson, George Musgrove, and Arthur Garner. The old theater had become rundown so the Triumvirate resolved the existing building (“New” 1). December …show more content…
“It’s a terrific story , although not so terrific for Baker!” “ The play finished with Mephistopheles and faust descending into hell through a trap door in the stage. As Baker went through the trapdoor the audience is reported to have noticed that he was slumped over slightly. He had actually suffered a heart attack and he died that exact moment”. “ The spooky thing was that everyone at the performance, including the cast, swore he had actually been there on stage for the curtain call, thinking his bow with the rest of the cast.” The cast cast had no idea and went back out on stage for usual bows and curtain call. “It wasn't until after they had left the stage it was discovered dear old Baker had passed” (Ghost 1). Now he haunts the …show more content…
He immediately returned from the dead so as not to miss the adulation of the crowd. His spirit has been encountered with many workers. They say he is not a threatening spirit. The theatre even has a tradition of saving him a seat for every opening night performance. “Fred is very much benevolent presence, nothing nasty ever happens” (Ghost 2). “ Many present and former staff of the princess theatre talk of their own personal hair- raising experiences with the ghost of Frederick baker, or “Federici,” as he aptly nicknamed during his career. The most common ghostly occurrences within the theatre range from unexplainable balls of fluorescent light that hovers about the the stage and dress circle, mysterious noises within the wings and corridors, and ever-growing list of bizarre accidents and equipment malfunctions during performances. Many performers who have undertaken shows at the theatre even claim that Federici’s ghosts has passed them within the halls of the building. However , a great many performers and regular visitors to the theatre have witnessed the apparition of federici in all his glory ( Princess