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  Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The New Theatre in Drury Lane was built at a cost of fifteen hundred pounds, the dimensions of which were one hundred and twelve feet by fifty-nine feet.
It is popularly supposed that as a child she sold oranges in the pit of Drury Lane and made her way to the stage at the early age of fifteen.
Drury Lane Theatre was destroyed by fire in 1809, when Sheridan was at the House of Commons.
www.arthurlloyd.co.uk /DruryLane.htm   (1729 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Entering the theatre from Drury Lane, theatre-goers navigated narrow passages that lead under over-hanging apartments to entrances for the various lobbies; one for each of the three main sections of the theatre: the pit, gallery and boxes.
Management of the theatre after it reopened in 1813 fell to Samuel Arnold, overseen by an amateur board of directors and a subcommittee focusing on the theatre as a centre for national culture.
The theatre reopened with Noel Coward's Pacific 1860 in 1946.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Theatre_Royal,_Drury_Lane   (4984 words)

  
 Pepys' Diary: King’s House (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane)
The most historic and oldest of all theatres in London, the Theatre Royal stands on the oldest site in the world to have been continually used as a playhouse.
The first theatre built in 1663 and burnt in 1672 was the venue for Nell Gwynn’s stage debut.
The theatre that stands on the site today was opened in 1812 with money raised in part by Lord Byron and Whitbread and since then has witnessed many notable performances and events.
www.pepysdiary.com /p/475.php   (415 words)

  
 The Hector Berlioz Website - Berlioz in London Drury Lane
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane was first built in 1663; subsequently it was destroyed by fire or pulled down on several occasions and went through three further reincarnations.
The Drury Lane season opened with Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor on 6 December under Berlioz’s baton and was a great success; on his entry to the orchestra pit, the audience gave him a superb reception and many numbers were encored.
This pub, situated opposite the main entrance of the Theatre Royal across the small square, was built long before the theatre; Berlioz could have had a drink or two there.
www.hberlioz.com /London/BLDruryLane.html   (909 words)

  
 PeoplePlay UK - Collections
The first theatre on the site of Drury Lane theatre was opened in 1663 as the Theatre Royal Brydges Street with an audience capacity of about 700.
The theatre survived the Great Fire of London in 1666 but burnt down in 1672 (in the days of wooden framed buildings and candles, fire was a perennial problem).
The theatre struggled against stronger competition for a few years and was even forced to close, but in 1682 the Drury Lane company and their rivals joined forces under the management of Thomas Betterton.
www.peopleplayuk.org.uk /collections/default.php?ter_id=21   (237 words)

  
 Drury Lane Theatre Royal - Venues - Abbey Box Office - West End Theatre Tickets for London
In Georgian times the Theatre Royal and the Royal Opera House were the two main attractions for London's beau monde.
Three other theatres have been built here since the original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, they burned down as well, including one designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
In the early-19th century the theatre was famous for its pantomimes but today it concentrates on extravagant musicals.
www.abbeyboxoffice.co.uk /venues/drury-lane-theatre-royal.html   (381 words)

  
 Theatremonkey.com Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Box Office Details
I saw it with Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, and as much as I admired Lee Evans, I did feel that at times he was overplaying, whereas Reece Shearsmith is quite perfect as Leo Bloom.
Walk along Russell Street, crossing one road, until you reach a street corner with the Fortune Theatre to the left and the Drury Lane theatre ahead of you on the opposite side of the road.
Drury Lane Theatre is on the right side of this street, at the end corner.
www.theatremonkey.com /DRURYLANEbooking.htm   (5677 words)

  
 Drury Lane Theatre London - information and tickets
This theatre has the longest continuous theatrical traditional in the UK and is one of the most important theatres in the world.
The fourth and current theatre was built in 1812, the shell and foyers date from this time while the portico was added in 1820 and the impressive side colonnade was added in 1831.
This theatre has virtually always presented 'legit' theatre, one exception was in 1915 when the theatre was given over to showing two films - D W Griffiths' The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance.
www.thisistheatre.com /londontheatre/drurylanetheatre.html   (356 words)

  
 The Producers - Theatre Tickets for Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane London
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - The most historic and oldest of all theatres in London, the Theatre Royal stands on the oldest site in the world to have been continually used as a playhouse.
Since the start of the 20th century the theatre has featured big musicals as its main fare but interspersed these with opera, pantomime, ballet and Shakespeare.
It was in this theatre that, in 1916 during the Shakespeare Tercentenary performance of Julius Caesar, Frank Benson was knighted with a property sword by King George V. During the Second World War, Theatre Royal was headquarters to ENSA, the Forces' entertainment service.
www.theatreticket.com /theproducers.html   (465 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - Haunted Mansions Around the World
he Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London, is possibly the most haunted theatre in the world, housing several thespian ghosts.
He is dressed in elaborate costume, including a tricorn hat, powdered wig and cloak, and carries a sword.
Some believe that this ghost is linked with a man that was murdered in the theatre some 200 years ago, whose skeleton was found in a sealed room backstage with a dagger still wedged in the ribcage.
www.zurichmansion.org /theatres/theatre.html   (262 words)

  
 A Life in Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Once when PrincessAlexandra took her children to a show at the Lane, she askedGeorge whether he thought it a good idea for her daughter Marinato become a dancer, as that was what she wanted to be at the time.
During histime, the Lane was always known as a happy theatre and the stafffelt that he was always approachable.
George hadalways been interested in theatre history and theatricaltraditions and one of his greatest disappointments was that hewas not able to become a member of Drury Lane Theatrical Fund.This historic fund is over 200 years old and was started in 1766by David Garrick to give help to members of the permanent companywho join it.
www.georgehoare.co.uk   (3990 words)

  
 The Producers @ Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London : theatre review
You have to pity whoever's lined up to replace Nathan Lane after he vacates his role in the Producers at the start of the new year.
After a string of flops, Broadway producer Max Bialystock (Lane) hatches a plan, with his anxiety prone accountant Leo Bloom (a suitably twitchy Lee Evans), to gather investment for the most tasteless, appalling stage show they can think of, and pocket the cash when the show inevitably closes.
Though he is hardly a fantastic singer and his dancing is continually outshone by the supporting cast, he has a definite chemistry with Lane and is, unsurprisingly, adept at all the required pratfalls; it isn't a criticism of his performance to say that he more than holds his own.
www.musicomh.com /theatre/producers.htm   (579 words)

  
 Producers - Royal Drury Lane Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Theatre Royal has played a leading role in some of the most important developments in world theatre; when it opened in 1663 it was one of two venues in London where drama could legally be staged and it was the first playhouse in the world to officially introduce female actors.
When the theatre was declared unsafe in 1792 Sheridan raised the phenomenal sum of £150,000 to rebuild it only for it to burn down in 1809 leaving Sheridan bankrupt and destitute.
Although called The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, the entrance is actually on Catherine Street in Covent Garden.
www.holidayextras.co.uk /theatre-breaks/the-producers-theatre.html   (1141 words)

  
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF - Lord of the Rings, The, Producers, The,
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane is a theatre in the West End area of London, officially situated on Catherine Street, but backing onto Drury Lane just to the east of Covent Garden.
This website is owned by London Theatre Direct Ltd, an official agent of London theatre venues.
www.theatreroyaldrurylane.co.uk   (345 words)

  
 The Lord of the Rings - Theatre Breaks Ltd
As a result, we will be presenting a hybrid of Text, Physical Theatre, Music and Spectacle never previously seen on this scale.
To read the novel is to experience the events of Middle-earth in the mind’s eye; only in the theatre are we actually plunged into the events as they happen.
Set right in the heart of London's bustling shopping and theatre district, it offers a luxurious haven for those wishing to enjoy the best the capital has to offer.
www.theatrebreaks.com /theatres/lordoftherings.htm   (1086 words)

  
 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden - London - UK Attraction
Boasting the longest running theatrical tradition in the UK, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the fourth theatre to be built on the site.
The first theatre dates back as far as 1662, with the current incarnation being built in 1812.
With a large capacity of 2,300 and a 24 metre deep stage, The Drury Lane Theatre Royal has always hosted some of the most extravagant musicals, including Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady and Miss Saigon.
www.ukattraction.com /london/theatre-royal-drury-lane.htm   (216 words)

  
 Donizetti - Il diluvio universale @ Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London : opera review
Well, this concert performance of Il diluvio universale at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, proved that the composer's dramatic instincts for shaping musical drama were already well developed, after only a few years of writing operas.
This concert performance was presented under the joint auspices of Opera Rara, the record label that specialises in little-known operas of the nineteenth century, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
During the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall they are using a range of different venues, but I wasn't persuaded by the choice of the Theatre Royal.
www.musicomh.com /opera/diluvio_1105.htm   (813 words)

  
 Vinopolis - Theatre Breaks Ltd 25 Plus Attractions
To celebrate our 25th anniversary Theatre Breaks Ltd are now offering 25 additional attractions that our guests can book to make their break even more special.
Come face to face with famous characters from the past whilst marvelling at the luxurious splendour of this 2,205 seat theatre which has been rebuilt four times on the same spot, most famously by Sir Christopher Wren.
This is a magical theatrical experience from beginning to end having been the home for many of the world's most talented performers and best productions ever.
www.theatrebreaks.com /events/theatreroyal.htm   (229 words)

  
 My Fair Lady: London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane says 'ello to 'enry 'iggins.
This show may be an adaptation of a Motion Picture, but Shaw's notion that class is determined by how we speak is as resonant today as a cockney accent.
Unique and intimate charm make it a popular choice for the visitor tired of large, chain hotels (7 mins walk to Theatre Royal).
www.londonnet.co.uk /ln/out/ent/theatre_myfairlady.html   (360 words)

  
 Fairport Convention - Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London 1977 (1977)
Only 45 minutes long, but a rare example of the 'final' line-up of Fairport with Simon newly returned to the fold and getting back to the 'trad arr fairport' sound.
Possibly recorded during the Winter Tour of 1976-77, as the band played the Theatre Royal on October 17th 1976.
I suspect this was a BBC Radio Two broadcast - the voice introducing the band is that of Cyril Tawney.
mywebpages.comcast.net /graf230/web/FairportDruryLane1977.html   (89 words)

  
 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London WC2 : tourist information from TourUK
In Georgian times the Theatre Royal and the
Three of theatres have been built here since the original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, they burned down as well, including one designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
The tour, which have to booked in advance, and for which there is a charge, lasts about an hour, and is led by professional actors, and includes an element of walking and climbing stairs.
www.touruk.co.uk /london_theatres_halls/durylaneroyal_theatre1.htm   (258 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Theatre Royal Drury Lane London, UK tickets . Directions, seating chart, events.
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is at the lower end of Drury Lane near the Aldwych.
Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts.
The theatre holds a capacity of 2,237 approx all reserved seating.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk /venue/279090   (273 words)

  
 Wouldn't It Be Loverly - My Fair Lady   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The original cast went on to London, where the production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane played for five and a half years.
It is a favourite of amateur and regional theatres.
The most recent London revival opened at the National Theatre on March 15, 2001 (45 years to the day from the original premiere), and transferred to the show's original London home, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in July 2001.
www.theatre-musical.com /myfairlady/show.html   (152 words)

  
 The Producers
This musical comedy revolves around washed-up theatre producer Max Bialystock who, along with his timid accountant Leo Bloom, cooks up a scheme to make a fortune by presenting a sure-fire flop called Springtime for Hitler.
Their plan is to take off with all their investors' money - but when the curtain goes up on their gigantic singing and dancing spectacular, they realize their plan has not gone entirely to plan.
Nathan Lane gives a sensational performance as the corrupt but oddly lovable producer who attempts to make his fortune with a show about the innocent joys of the Third Reich.
www.londontheatreticketweb.co.uk /the_producers.htm   (340 words)

  
 Really Useful Theatres Online - THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
View a sample menu from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane Restaurant
Please note that the use of cameras, tape recorders or any similar device in the auditorium during any performance is strictly prohibited.
*Theatre Royal, Drury Lane was originally constructed in 1812.
www.seetickets.com /useful/new/venueinfo/dru.asp   (186 words)

  
 Theatremonkey.com DRURY LANE THEATRE ROYAL
Actual selling price can only be confirmed by your preferred ticket source at the time of purchase.
Note: The orchestra conductor stands in front of row A seats 11 /12.
A buying advice discussion for each section of the theatre is found in the Booking Information.
www.theatremonkey.com /DRURYLANEstMAP.htm   (218 words)

  
 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Tickets can be purchased using all major credit or debit cards, can be collected from the venue or dispatched to your door.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Catherine Street London WC2B 5JF
The Theatre Royal is on the junction of Russell Street and Catherine Street.
www.theatretickets.co.uk /venue/33.html   (170 words)

  
 The Producers at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - London theatre tickets and information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The long awaited London staging of Broadway's biggest hit show is now a reality, starring Lee Evans at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The Producers is the story of down-on-his luck theatrical producer, Max Bialystock and mousy accountant Leo Bloom.
John Gordon Sinclair is to take over the role of manic accountant Leo Bloom, while American musical star, Fred Applegate takes on the larger-than-life impressario, Max Bialystock, previously played by Brad Oscar - both from April 25, 2005.
theatretickets.co.uk /599/The-Producers.html   (265 words)

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