London: Savoy Theatre

Country: England, United Kingdom
City: London
Borough: City of Westminster
Location: Savoy Court / Strand

Built 1881 by C. J. Phipps for Richard D'Oyly Carte. Opened 10 Oct 1881. It was the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity. 1929 rebuilding. Severely damaged by fire in 1990. Subsequently rebuilt, re-opened 1993. Ca. 1150 seats.

Notable world premieres:

  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: Iolanthe (25 Nov 1882)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: Princess Ida (5 Jan 1884)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: The Mikado (14 Mar 1885)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: Ruddigore (22 Jan 1887)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard (3 Oct 1888)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: The Gondoliers (7 Dec 1889)
  • W. S. Gilbert/Arthur Sullivan: The Grand Duke (7 Mar 1896)
Links: www.thesavoytheatre.com, Theatres Trust, EUTA, Wikipedia

London: Savoy Theatre Front Text: "The Savoy Hotel London", signature: Richard Wilson (?)
Reverse Text: "The Savoy, London. Recent sketches of some recent changes"
Size: Modern
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London: Savoy Theatre Reverse Text: "Savoy Theatre, London/Chania International Photo Festival, Crete, Greece 2019"
Publisher: drozdovs16.redbubble.com
Size: Modern
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London: Savoy Theatre Front Text: "Savoy Theatre, London"
Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021
Size: Modern
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