London: His Majesty's Theatre (new)

Country: England, United Kingdom
City: London
Borough: City of Westminster
Location: Haymarket

Built 1897 by Charles John Phipps for Beerbohm Tree, replacing the former Her Majesty's Theatre (opened 1791), while preserving only the 1818 "Royal Opera Arcade" at the rear. Originally used as a drama theatre. 1901 renamed "His Majesty's". From 1916, the Oscar Asche show "Chu Chin Chow" ran for 2238 performances. 1953 renamed "Her Majesty's Theatre". 1961 redecoration. 1990-1993 renovation and improvements by H. L. M. and C. G. Twelves. Currently used for large-scale musical performances (e. g. the A. L. Webber's musical "The Phantom of the Opera", running for over 17 years). 2023 renamed "His Majesty's Theatre". 1210 seats.

Notable world premieres:

  • John M. Synge: The Tinker's Wedding (11 Nov 1909)
  • André Previn: Good Companions (11 Jul 1974)
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber/Alan Ayckbourn: Jeeves (22 Apr 1975)
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber/Charles Hart/Richard Stilgoe: The Phantom of the Opera (9 Oct 1986)

Links: www.hermajestystheatre.co.uk, Theatres Trust, Wikipedia

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: "H. M. Theatre & Carlton Hotel. London."
Publisher: ?; 1791
Type: Undivided Back
Size: Classic
Not sent.

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: "His Majesty's Theatre, London"
Publisher: E. F. A. London Theatre Series; No. 1004
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Not sent.

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: "His Majesty's Theatre, London"
Publisher: P. P. & P. Co., Croydon
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Not sent.

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: inscription: "His Majesty's Theatre"
Publisher: The Knight Series; No. 596
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Sent: to Lierre (Belgium), 1905

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Folded Greeting Card Front Text: inscription: "Her Majesty's Theatre", on canopy: "The Phantom of the Opera - Her Majesty's Theatre"
Reverse Text: "Her Majesty's Theatre, London, Reproduced from a watercolour by Alex Jawdokinov"
Publisher: A. J. Cards, London
Size: 21.0 x 15.1 cm (folded)

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: inscription: "Her Majesty's Theatre", sign: advertising the musical "The Phantom of the Opera"
Publisher: PlayhouseArthouse / Etsy
Type: Blank Back
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: "Her Majesty's Theatre, London"
Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: His Majesty's Theatre (new) Front Text: sign: "Her Majesty's Theatre"
Reverse Text: "Her Majesty Theatre in London"
Publisher: bastag.redbubble.com
Size: Modern
Not sent.

For another picture of this theatre, see London: "The Theatres of London".

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