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Richmond Theatre, London.

Richmond Theatre, London. by Jim Linwood.
Built 1788, closed 1848, reopened 1963, restored and extended 2003.

The Georgian Theatre Royal is Britain's most complete Georgian playhouse. Built by the actor-manager Samuel Butler in 1788, the theatre was in regular use until 1830 when performances became less frequent. In 1848 it was let as an auction room. Wine vaults were constructed in the pit at about the same time. In 1960 a non-profit trust was incorporated, a public appeal launched and a restoration began. The theatre reopened in 1963. It is Grade I Listed 'as a building of special architectural or historical interest'. Behind the stage, a small theatre museum was expanded in 1996.

Filming location for The Naked Truth, The Krays, Evita and Finding Neverland. 

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Andyrob  Pro User  says:

Thanks for CC licensing your photo of this grand theatre. Used with credit at Calendar Girls at Richmond Cheers.
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Andyrob  Pro User  says:

Also welcome in London Theatre Breaks - Theatres in London.
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