Erection date: 3/5/1894
This stone was laid by Henry Irving, May 3rd 1894.
Proprietor - T. Phipps Dorman
Manager - C. Rider-Noble
Frank Matcham - Architect
Although not actually named, this lonely, vandalised stone is all that remains of the theatre.
SW2, Effra Road, Windrush Square
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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