Lyceum Theatre [London, UK]
Lyceum Theatre
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom, opened in 1834
accommodatie voor uitvoerende kunst in City of Westminster, Verenigd Koninkrijk
English Opera House
The English Opera House, previously the Lyceum Theatre, which was the first to light its stage with gas, burned down in 1834. It was rebuilt, with its entrance on Wellington Street, instead of the Strand, under the new name of the Theatre Royal, Lyceum and English Opera House. It was in that new theatre building that Henry Irving, when he took over management of that theatre, finally dimmed the house lights for the first time.
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Built 1834 by Samuel Beazley. 1882 and 1884 partial rebuilding and alterations by C. J. Phipps. In the 19th century, managed by Sir Henry Irving during many years. 1904 major rebuilding by Bertie Crewe, retaining only the façade and portico of the original building. 1919 minor alterations by Edward Jones. 1939 bought by the London City Council that had plans to demolish the building in favour of a road improvement. 1951 converted into a ballroom by Matthews and Sons. Re-opened 1951 as Mecca Ballroom. 1996 reconversion into a theatre, rebuilding of stagehouse, auditorium restoration and redecoration, incorporation of adjoing building by Holohan Architects. Re-opened 1996 as a theatre. Used for musical performances, e. g. The Lion King. 2000 seats. [Other historical names of this theatre: Theatre Royal, English Opera House, Royal Lyceum Theatre]
Built 1865. Burnt at 7 p.m. Fire broke out in the joiners’ workshop. The theatre had not been used for a considerable time.