London: Shaftesbury Theatre

Country: England, United Kingdom
City: London
Borough: London Borough of Camden
Location: 210 Shaftesbury Avenue

Built 1911 as "New Prince's Theatre" by Bertie Crewe. Opened 26 Dec 1911 with the play "The Three Musketeers". 1914 renamed "Princes Theatre". Used for opera seasons by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in 1921, 1942, 1956, 1958, and 1960. Also used for ballet performances. 1963 renamed "Shaftesbury Theatre". 1968-1973 location of almost 2000 performances of the musical, "Hair". 1973 in danger of demolition after a ceiling fall. Saved after public support by the "Save London's Theatres Campagin" and others. 1974 reopened after repair works. 1980, 1988-1993, and 1997 roof alterations and minor interior alterations by Dowton and Hurst. 1404 seats (+ 28 standing).

[Note: The Shaftesbury Theatre operating between 1888 and 1941 is another building that was located at 126 Shaftesbury Avenue.]

Notable world premieres:

  • Ray Cooney: Out of Order (9 Oct 1990)

Links: www.shaftesburytheatre.com, Wikipedia, Theatres Trust

London: Shaftesbury Theatre Front Text: "Shaftesbury Theatre, London", signed: N. Charlesworth 1976
Reverse Text: "Drawn by Nicholas Charlesworth".
Publisher: The Badger Press, Westbury; Vaudeville Postcards
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: Shaftesbury Theatre Front Text: "The Shaftesbury Theatre, London", signed: N. Charlesworth 1990
Reverse Text: "Drawn by Nicholas Charlesworth".
Publisher: The Badger Press, Westbury; Vaudeville Postcards
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: Shaftesbury Theatre Folded Greeting Card
Front Text: signs: "Shaftesbury","Theatre of Comedy", posters: advertising "The Three Lives of Lucy Cabrol", performed by the "Theatre de Complicite"
Reverse Text: "The Shaftesbury Theatre"
Publisher: Marion Steggles Collection
Type: Real Photo
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: Shaftesbury Theatre Front Text: inscription: "Shaftesbury", marquee: advertising the musical "& Juliet"
Publisher: PlayhouseArthouse / Etsy
Type: Blank Back
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: Shaftesbury Theatre Front Text: "Shaftesbury Theatre, London"
Publisher: Ice Cream at the Interval / Etsy; 2021
Size: Modern
Not sent.

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

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