Difference between revisions of "Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre [Stratford-upon-Avon] (Q8183)"
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(Created claim: Note (P44): Built 1932 by Elisabeth Scott as Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, incorporating the relics of the previous Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (built 1879, destroyed by a fire in 1926) as rehearsal and conference rooms. Named in honour of the Stratford-born English playwright, poet, and actor, William Shakespeare (ca.1564-1616). 1936-1991 continuous alterations. 1960 renamed Royal Shakespeare Theatre. 2007-2010 major rebuilding. One of the homes of the Ro...) | (Added qualifier: Source (P63): CARTHALIA (Q495), #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1757591661939) | ||
| Property / Note: Built 1932 by Elisabeth Scott as Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, incorporating the relics of the previous Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (built 1879, destroyed by a fire in 1926) as rehearsal and conference rooms. Named in honour of the Stratford-born English playwright, poet, and actor, William Shakespeare (ca.1564-1616). 1936-1991 continuous alterations. 1960 renamed Royal Shakespeare Theatre. 2007-2010 major rebuilding. One of the homes of the Royal Shakespeare Company. 1412 seats. - 1986 conversion of the conference wing by Michael Reardon, re-opened as Swan Theatre (432 seats) and Ashcroft Room. Addition of a new tower at the site of the 1879 tower. (English) / qualifier | |||
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Theatre building in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
- Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre [Stratford-upon-Avon] | Theatre building in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom |
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52°11'25.800"N, 1°42'14.040"W
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Built 1932 by Elisabeth Scott as Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, incorporating the relics of the previous Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (built 1879, destroyed by a fire in 1926) as rehearsal and conference rooms. Named in honour of the Stratford-born English playwright, poet, and actor, William Shakespeare (ca.1564-1616). 1936-1991 continuous alterations. 1960 renamed Royal Shakespeare Theatre. 2007-2010 major rebuilding. One of the homes of the Royal Shakespeare Company. 1412 seats. - 1986 conversion of the conference wing by Michael Reardon, re-opened as Swan Theatre (432 seats) and Ashcroft Room. Addition of a new tower at the site of the 1879 tower. (English)
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1926
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