St. Jamess Theatre [London] (Q8499)
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Theatre building in London, United Kingdom, opened in 1835
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom, opened in 1835
- St. Jamess Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | St. Jamess Theatre [London] | Theatre building in London, United Kingdom, opened in 1835 |
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51°30'24.001"N, 0°8'12.998"W
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Built 1835-1836 as St James' Theatre by Sam Beazley for the tenor and theatre director, John Braham. Opened 14 Dec 1835 with a mixed programme of opera and two farces. 1840 renamed Prince's Theatre. 1841 re-renamed St James' Theatre. Subsequently mainly used for French drama performances, and by various theatrical companies of all kinds. 1869 renovations, rebuilding and redecoration by James Macintosh. 1879-1880 rebuilding and redecoration by Thomas Verity. Re-opened 9 Oct 1880 with W. G. Will's Old Cronies and William and Susan. 1900 rebuilding by A. B. Jackson, J. Emblin-Walker, and Percy Macquoid. Demolished 1957 in favour of an office block. - [NB: The St James' Picture Theatre (later renamed Westminster Theatre) and its 2012 replacement, another St James' Theatre (later renamed The Other Palace) are located at another site in the City of Westminster.] (English)
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14 December 1835Gregorian
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1835
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King Street, Piccadilly, London, Westminster, SW1Y, England
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1957
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