Building    From 1587  To 1605

Rose Theatre

Categories: Theatre

First Elizabethan theatre on Bankside and probably the first building dedicated to theatrical entertainment in London. Built here because it was outside the jurisdiction of the City of London. Overtaken by other newer theatres, such as the nearby Globe, it was demolished and forgotten, until 1989 when the office block on the site was pulled down and the Museum of London's archaeological team investigated and uncovered the theatre's foundations. The planned new building was redesigned to protect these remains which are now open for visits every Saturday 10-5, as described by IanVisits. The picture source website gives a good history of the theatre.
 

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Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Actor and director.  Born New Jersey.  Artistic director of the Old Vic theatre since 2003.

Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA

1 memorial
Victoria Palace Theatre

Victoria Palace Theatre

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 Vict...

Building, Theatre

3 memorials
Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Actor. Born Peter Wilton Cushing in Kenley, Surrey. After playing small roles on stage, he went to America where he performed in several films, including one with Laurel and Hardy. Returning to Bri...

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA

1 memorial
Nelly Power

Nelly Power

Actress and singer. She appeared in music halls from the age of eight and made her first appearance on the London stage in 1868. She was the original singer of 'The Boy I Love Is up in the Gallery'...

Person, Music / songs, Theatre

1 memorial
Emlyn Williams

Emlyn Williams

Welsh dramatist and actor. Born Flintshire, North Wales. Died at home, Flat 3, 123 Dovehouse Street.

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, Wales

1 memorial

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Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett, MC, Alderman, and Sheriff in the City of London in 1952. And Lord Mayor of London in 1958. Awarded the MC in 1916 and knighted in 1953.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial