Originally built as an aquarium in 1876, it acquired the name the Royal Aquarium after visits from the Prince of Wales in 1881 and 1882. The aquarium was not a financial success, however, and it was sold and redeveloped as a theatre c1883. It is now a cinema.
The stage setting appears to be the interior of a classical building, either Greek or Roman.
This is part of the Series: LMS01/01 London Midland And Scottish Railway Negatives - Architectural Subjects; within the Collection: LMS01 London Midland And Scottish Railway Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Victorian Theatre