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Society of Theatre Research

Categories: Theatre

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Society of Theatre Research

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Punch and Judy

Near this spot Punch's Puppet Show was first performed in England and witness...

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Riverside Studios

Riverside Studios

Artistic venue. Originally a warehouse, it was taken over by the Triumph Film Company in 1933, and then acquired by BBC Television in 1954. Several episodes of 'Hancock's Half Hour' and 'Doctor Who...

Building, Cinema, Theatre

1 memorial
Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson

Playwright and poet. Born in Westminster, possibly, and a committed Londoner, though also of proud Scottish descent. Imprisoned three times, once for his first play which was deemed to be "lewd, se...

Person, Theatre, Scotland

4 memorials
Murder in the Cathedral - London premiere

Murder in the Cathedral - London premiere

This verse play by TS Eliot concerning the murder of Becket, had its London premiere at The Duchess Theatre in 1936.

Event, Theatre

1 memorial
Max Wall

Max Wall

Comedian and actor. Born Maxwell George Lorimer at 37 Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton. His parents were both music-hall entertainers. After his father's death, his mother married Harry Wallace, from who...

Person, Theatre, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Sir Alfred Butt

Sir Alfred Butt

 Theatre impressario, Conservative politician, racehorse owner.  Born London.  Started as an accountant at Harrods and then moved to the Palace Theatre Cambridge Circus, becoming MD in 1906.  It wa...

Person, Politics & Administration, Theatre

2 memorials

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Creekmouth Village

Creekmouth Village

Built in the 1850s by John Bennet Lawes to house the workers in his chemicals factory. Its foundations were unstable, and on the night of 31st January 1953, the village was swamped by the floods wh...

Place, Community / Clubs

2 memorials