Thomas Trotter

Thomas Trotter (1779–8 September, 1851; Worthing), was an English theatrical impresario active in English provincial theatre in the early nineteenth century. He was based in Worthing, but opened theatres at a number of other locations.

Theatrical career Thomas was based in Hythe, Kent when he first acted on the stage in 1794, aged 15. Theatre management Trotter first opened a theatre within an old barn in Worthing High Street in 1802. The three month season was a success, and a petition was created calling for a permanent theatre in the town. in 1804, and run several others in Shoreham-by-Sea, Littlehampton, Arundel, Gravesend, Maidstone and Brighton. Trotter would go and lead the construction of new Royal Baths in Paragon Street, Worthing, which opened in 1823.