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New WImbledon Theatre

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A Grade II listed theatre, which opened originally as just the Wimbledon Theatre. Many famous artistes appeared here between the wars. and the musicals 'Oliver!' and 'Half a Sixpence' premiered here before opening in the west end. It was refurbished in the late 1990s, and after some financial problems, it reopened in 2004 with the addition of 'New' to its name. The golden statue on top of the dome is Laetitia, the Roman goddess of gaiety.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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New WImbledon Theatre

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Jon Pertwee - SW19

Jon Pertwee, 1919 - 1996, actor, entertainer & Time Lord, worked here. Th...

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Dame Marie Tempest

Dame Marie Tempest

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Charles Kemble

Charles Kemble

Actor, theatre manager and playwright. born Wales. Married Maria Theresa De Camp. Father to Fanny. Died at home in Savile Row.

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1 memorial
Duchess Theatre

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Sir Henry Irving

Sir Henry Irving

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John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater

Poet and playwright. Born Leytonstone.

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