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Lyric Theatre
Built by C.J. Phipps, the Lyric Theatre opened in 1888, with the comic opera 'Dorothy' and has since developed a tradition of drama, light comedy and popular musicals, the great Italian actress Eleonora Duse made her debut here in 'Camille' in 1893.
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Theatreland
{Surrounded by:} Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London, a joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre}.
Site: Lyric Theatre (1 memorial)
W1, Shaftesbury Avenue, 29
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
