The auditorium in the Prince Edward Theatre, viewed from the side of the dress circle

Date:
1993
Location:
Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old Compton Street, City of Westminster, Greater London Authority
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Reference:
NWC01/01/1919
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Prince Edward Theatre opened in 1930. It was converted into a cabaret and restaurant, known as the London Casino, in 1935. In the 1950s it became London's first Cinerama cinema. Live theatre shows resumed in the late 1970s, and the auditorium was renovated in 1993.

Content

This is part of the Series: NWC01/01 Norman Walley: Series of slides; within the Collection: NWC01 Norman Walley Cinema Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Walley, Norman

Architect: Stone, Edward Albert

Keywords

Auditorium, 20th Century Theatre, 20th Century Cabaret, 20th Century Restaurant, 20th Century Cinema, Leisure And Recreation