The first theatre on this site was built in 1832. The current one, designed by Frank Matcham, was erected in 1910.
Our Picture source link no longer works and the current history page for the Victoria Theatre doesn't have any pictures. Arthur Lloyd, as always with theatres, is an excellent source.
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Victoria Palace Theatre
Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920), theatre architect, designed this theatre. Frank...
Victoria Palace Theatre designed by Frank Matcham for Alfred Butt, 1911, re-i...
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Victoria Palace Theatre
A statue of Pavlova was added to the top of this newly built theatre in 1911 ...
Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.
Internationally successful singer and comedian, music hall artiste (e.g. "Roamin' in the Gloamin'"). Born Edinburgh. His first London engagement was in 1900 and, having reduced his strong accent, t...
Born Wisconsin, U.S.A. Film and theatre director. In 1952 he moved to England after being blacklisted by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Directed three ground-breaking films, (with...
Unity Theatre grew out of the agitprop street theatre in the East End of London in the early 1930's. The theatre, a converted chapel, was destroyed by fire in 1975.
Born Wigtown, Scotland as Susan Helen Couper Black. Later changed "Black" to "Lenoir", apparently the family's original name in 17th century France. Starting as secretary to Richard D'Oyly Carte s...
Musician and parliamentary candidate. Born David Edward Sutch in New End Hospital, Hampstead. After a less than successful pop career he turned his attention to politics, founding the Monster Ravin...
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