Opened in 1841 as the Britannia Saloon, a drama space attached to the Britannia Public House. Rebuilt in 1858 with a full auditorium and renamed The Britannia Theatre. Converted to a cinema in 1923. Demolished in 1941.
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Britannia Theatre
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Britannia Theatre
On this site stood The Britannia Saloon, opened 1841, rebuilt in 1858 and ren...
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Adelphi Theatre
Founded as the Sans Parail by John Scott, and his daughter Jane, who was an early playwright-actor-manager. 1819 it re-opened as the Adelphi Theatre, named for the Adelphi development opposite. 1...
Peggy Ashcroft
Actor. Born Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft in Croydon.
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...
Richard Wagner
Composer, conductor, theatre director and John Wayne look-alike. Born Germany. Came to London in 1839, heavily in debt. Stayed at 23-25 Old Compton Street where he begun the Flying Dutchman, ins...