| London: Croydon Grand Theatre |
Country: England, United Kingdom City: London Location: London Borough of Croydon Location: Croydon, 125 High Street Built 1896 by Brough. Opened 6 April 1896 under the direction of Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Mainly used for popular melodrama and light plays. In the 1920s used as a touring venue. Closed 1940-1942. After World War II used for seasons of repertory drama and an annual pantomime until 1957. Despite a petition for its rescue that was signed by nearly 100,000 people, the theatre was demolished in 1959. Notable world premieres:
Links: www.arthurlloyd.co.uk, Theatres Trust, Wikidata |
Front Text: "Croydon, Grand Theatre"Publisher: J. V.; 54463 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Grand Theatre, High Street, 1927"Publisher: Croydon Public Libraries Type: late 20th-century reproduction of a 1927 photograph Size: Modern Not sent. |
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