Built as a, very large, variety theatre by Oswald Stoll using architect Frank Matcham. It experienced some ups and downs financially and then in the early sixties suffered the indignity of conversion to a cinema. But the arrival of the English National Opera in 1968 rescued the theatre and it is now looked after very well. Sir Oswald Stoll wanted a revolving dome to top his sumptuous theatre, but this being deemed illegal, he settled instead for the flashing electric lights familiar today. TimesOnLine has a good description of the building.
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London Coliseum
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London Coliseum
London Coliseum Home of English National Opera since 1968, The London Colise...
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Ashley Dukes
Playwright, critic and theatre manager. Founded the Mercury Theatre. Husband of Dame Marie Rambert.
1 memorial
John Fletcher
Dramatist. Born in Rye, Sussex. His solo works are now virtually forgotten, and he is best remembered for his collaborations, particularly on Shakespeare's 'Henry VIII' and 'The Two Noble Kinsmen'.
1 memorial
John Dryden
Poet and playwright. Born in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire. The first Poet Laureate. Died in London. Initially buried in St Anne's Church, Soho but quickly reburied in Chaucer's grave in Westminster ...
6 memorials
Bycullah Athenaeum
A popular venue for plays and concerts, performed by local drama and music societies. until it was destroyed by fire. The name derives from the nearby Bycullah estate which was developed from 1879,...
1 memorial
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Alderman Robert Hall
Resigned as Alderman on reaching the age of 70, as is traditional.
1 memorial
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