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Shakespeare - The Theatre

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William Shakespeare acted at The Theatre, built by James Burbage. Plays by Shakespeare were performed here.
London Borough of Hackney

It is thought that Shakespeare lived in Norton Folgate, close to here.

Site: The Theatre & Shakespeare (2 memorials)

EC2, Curtain Road, 86-90

: planning permission was granted to build a theatre on this site.
2023: Now the plans are for housing and a .
2025: The Museum has been delayed, and/or transferred to the nearby site of the Curtain Theatre. This is all very confusing.

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The Theatre

The site of The Theatre is the tall building to the left in this image. Often...

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James Burbage

Actor, theatre builder and manager. Built The Theatre in Curtain Road.

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William Shakespeare

Born and died in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth date is usually given as the ...

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Hackney Council

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The Theatre

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