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:
Links: www.hermajestystheatre.co.uk, Theatres Trust, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "H. M. Theatre & Carlton Hotel. London." Publisher: ?; 1791 Type: Undivided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "His Majesty's Theatre, London" Publisher: E. F. A. London Theatre Series; No. 1004 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "His Majesty's Theatre, London" Publisher: P. P. & P. Co., Croydon Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: inscription: "His Majesty's Theatre" Publisher: The Knight Series; No. 596 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Sent: to Lierre (Belgium), 1905 |
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) |
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. |
Front Text: "Her Majesty's Theatre, London" Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021 Size: Modern Not sent. |
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". Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/1116 |