Britannia Music Hall (Q34380)
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theatre building in London, Uk
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Britannia Music Hall | theatre building in London, Uk |
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Built 1857 by Gildard & Macfarlane as a warehouse. 1860 opened as Campbell's Music Salon, later in 1860 renamed Britannia Hall. 1869 renamed Britannia Music Hall. 1899 rebuilding, renamed Panopticon. From 1922 exclusively used as a cinema, first as Tron Cinema, from 1927 as Panopticon Pictures. Closed 1938. Ground floor pub converted into an amusement arcade, upper floor theatre closed, converted into a workshop, with the auditorium hidden behind a false ceiling. Re-opened 2003. 2011 exterior renovations. Used for traditional music hall performances. (English)
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1886
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