The fourth theatre on the site since restoration times, this is the oldest theatre in use in London. In 1745 the National Anthem had its first public performance here, in an earlier building.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Theatre Royal - SWET
Theatreland - Home of the performing arts in London A joint venture by the C...
Thomas Doggett
This plaque raises some questions. Firstly, how could he have 'died a pauper'...
Other Subjects
Davis' Theatre
Built by Grace and Marsh and operated by Israel Davis and his family. It opened with the British premiere of Josef von Sternberg's The Last Command, and was equipped with the largest Compton organ...
Harry Secombe
Actor, comedian and singer. Born Harry Donald Secombe in St Thomas, Swansea where he grew up. In World War II, he served in the Royal Artillery, and whilst in North Africa he first met Spike Millig...
Person, Cinema, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, Theatre, TV & Radio, Africa, Wales
Edmund Payne
Actor, comedian and singer. Born in Hackney. He used his short stature and malleable features to create a popular comic persona. On stage he was often partnered by George Grossmith junior. See ther...
East 15 Acting School
Founded by Margaret Walker after she worked with Joan Littlewood at the Theatre Royal in Stratford, and had the same ethos of inclusivity and radical work. It was named after the postal district of...
D'Oyly Carte family
Richard D'Oyly Carte founded the business. Married Helen. Their son Rupert inherited the business and passed it on to his daughter, Bridget.