Plaque

Garrick Theatre

Inscription

Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London.
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 manager Arthur Bourchier, a notorious hater of newspaper critics.
A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre.

Site: Garrick Theatre (1 memorial)

WC2, Charing Cross Road

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Garrick Theatre

Built for W S Gilbert in 1889, the Garrick Theatre has continued to thrive la...

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Arthur Bourchier

Actor and theatre manager. Born in Speen, Berkshire. Made his first stage app...

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W. S. Gilbert

Playwright, lyricist & poet. Born 17 Southampton Street as William Schwen...

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Society of West End Theatre/London Theatre

1908 Formed as West End Theatre Managers. 1976 By now it is called Society o...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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