London: Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
Country: England, United Kingdom City: London Borough: City of Westminster Location: Catherine Street Built 1811-1812 by Benjamin Dean Wyatt, as fourth theatre on the site (replacing the 3rd theatre of 1794). Opened 10 Oct 1812 with Shakespeare's "Hamlet". 1814 and 1818 various alterations. 1820 addition of a portico by James Spiller (also attributed to Sir John Soane). 1822 auditorium alteration by Samuel Beazley. 1831 addition of a colonnad on Russel St front. 1837 interior re-decoration by Crace. 1841-1851 minor alterations. 1870 interior alteration by Marsh Nelson and Harvey. 1901 auditorium rebuilding by Philhp Pilditch. 1922 major auditorium rebuilding by Emblin Walker, Jones, and Cromie. Sionce 1926, mainly used for musical performances. 2237 seats. Notable world premieres:
Links: www.theatreroyaldrurylane.co.uk, Theatres Trust, EUTA, Wikipedia |
Reverse Text: "Theatre Royal Drury Lane. George Shepherd. Etching coloured by hand dated 1812. 12 cm x 20 cm. H R Beard Collection" Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum - Theatre Museum, London; TM 135 Type: late 20th-century reproduction of an 1812 etching Size: Modern Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - Founded in 1663. The present structure dates from 1812." Publisher: Nostalgia Ink; "The West End in the 1890s" Series Type: late 20th-century reproduction of an 1890s image Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Drury Lane Theatre, London" Publisher: E. F. A. London Theatre Series; No. 1004 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Handwritten Front Text: "A part of Royal Theatre Drury Lane", "Sunday August 13 1906" Type: Real Photo Size: 10.5 x 8.2 cm Sent: from London to Hull, 13 Aug 1906 |
Front Text: sign: "Drury Lane", signed: Shephard Publisher: The Knight Series; No. 594 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Founded 1663. Present building, 1812. Architect: Benjamin Wyatt. Interior completely reconstructed, 1922, by F. Emblin-Walker an F. Edward Jones" Publisher: Arts Council of Great Britain; 1974 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Folded Greeting Card Front Text: "Theatre Royal Drury Lane", sign: "My Fair Lady" Reverse Text: "The Theatre Royal Drury Lane" Publisher: Marion Steggles Collection Type: Real Photo Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: inscription: "Theatre Royal Drury Lane", poster: advertising the musical "Frozen" Publisher: PlayhouseArthouse / Etsy Type: Blank Back Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London" Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021 Size: Modern Not sent. |
For more images of this theatre, see "The Theatres of London" and London: Various Theatres. Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/1094 |