Event    From 1936 

Murder in the Cathedral - London premiere

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This verse play by TS Eliot concerning the murder of Becket, had its London premiere at The Duchess Theatre in 1936.

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Murder in the Cathedral - London premiere

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Duchess Theatre

Duchess Theatre The Duchess Theatre began a distinguished career as a home f...

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W. S. Gilbert

W. S. Gilbert

Playwright, lyricist & poet. Born 17 Southampton Street as William Schwenck Gilbert. The Savoy Operas were written by Gilbert, with Sullivan providing the music and Richard D'Oyly Carte providi...

Person, Music / songs, Poetry, Seriously Famous, Theatre

7 memorials
Garrick Theatre

Garrick Theatre

Built for W S Gilbert in 1889, the Garrick Theatre has continued to thrive largely on a mixed diet of comedy, comedy-drama and farce. The theatre is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of actor mana...

Building, Paranormal, Theatre

1 memorial
Sir John Gatti

Sir John Gatti

Born Giovanni Maria Emilio in Switzerland, son of Agostino, of the Gatti family.  Barrister, with inherited business interests in the theatre and electrical power supply.  Westminster councillor fr...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Theatre, Switzerland

1 memorial
Brixton Theatre

Brixton Theatre

Theatre designed by Frank Matcham. It had a capacity of 1,504, and was home to plays, small touring productions, and Christmas pantomimes. It was renamed the Melville Theatre in 1940, but was destr...

Building, Theatre

1 memorial
Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre

Theatre. Built by the producer Henry Leslie with profits from the hit show 'Dorothy' which had originally opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre. It was given Grade II listing in 1960.

Building, Theatre

1 memorial