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 Victoria Theatre doesn't have any pictures. Arthur Lloyd, as always with theatres, is an excellent source.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Victoria Palace Theatre
Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920), theatre architect, designed this theatre. Frank...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Victoria Palace Theatre
A statue of Pavlova was added to the top of this newly built theatre in 1911 ...
Actor. Born at 62 Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. In an extensive career on stage, television and cinema (he appeared in over 200 films), he specialised in villainous parts such as Blofeld...
Actor-manager. Born at 27 Church Row, the last and fifth child of George du Maurier. As a child he would pose for his father's drawings. A close associate of J M Barrie he was the first actor to pl...
Born Gray's Inn. Very successful Shakespearian actor. Led a hectic and debauched life. In 1822 bought Woodend House and land on the isle of Bute in Scotland. Died at home in Richmond, Surrey.
From V&A: “Berkeley Sutcliffe was one of the leading stage designers of the mid 20th century. He was best known for his spectacular and amusing scenery and for the costumes which he designed fo...
Folk singer, songwriter, dramatist, Marxist. Born James Miller in Salford, Lancashire. Three wives: theatre director Joan Littlewood, movement teacher Jean Newlove (with whom he had Kirsty MacColl)...
Person, Literature, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Theatre
