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Victoria Palace Theatre

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Victoria Palace Theatre

The first theatre on this site was built in 1832. The current one, designed by Frank Matcham, was erected in 1910.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Victoria Palace Theatre

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Frank Matcham - Victoria Palace

Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920), theatre architect, designed this theatre. Frank...

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Victoria Palace Theatre - Re-imagined

Victoria Palace Theatre designed by Frank Matcham for Alfred Butt, 1911, re-i...

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Victoria Palace Theatre

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Pavlova statue

A statue of Pavlova was added to the top of this newly built theatre in 1911 ...

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Other Subjects

John Wright

John Wright

Puppeteer. Born in South Africa. He started work as a farmer in Cape Town, before moving to England in 1935 where he became assistant stage manager for the Ballet Rambert. He toured Europe and Sout...

Person, Theatre, South Africa

1 memorial
Ann Oldfield

Ann Oldfield

Actress.  Possibly born in Pall Mall.  Worked a lot for the Drury Lane company.  Died at home in Grosvenor Street at 59 or 60, depending on source -  perhaps the street has been renumbered. 

Person, Theatre

1 memorial
Ken Campbell

Ken Campbell

Writer, actor, director and comedian. Born in Ilford, Essex. Described as one of the strangest people in Britain. He trained at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), but never fitted into any conve...

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio

1 memorial
London Palladium

London Palladium

Londonist has some interesting facts about this theatre.

Building, Theatre

4 memorials
Dr Burnhart Gloss

Dr Burnhart Gloss

From Walking Through London's History: "... included Dr Burnhart Gloss, originally from Australia, and now a resident working as a professional clown."

Person, Children, Humour, Theatre, Australia

1 memorial