Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane A Star Reborn - Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers

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Publisher's Synopsis

The world's oldest theatre site in continuous use, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has been at the heart of Covent Garden for more than 350 years. Audiences have flocked to the Lane to see the greatest stars of the day in spectacular productions ranging from Shakespeare to pantomime, from thrilling dramas to ground-breaking musicals.

The present theatre was built in 1811, after a devastating fire destroyed the previous incarnation, and the Lane has now been restored to its original Georgian glory by Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber. The world-class theatrical and performance space is today an entertainment and cultural destination alive throughout the day.

This souvenir guide tells the story of the Lane from its bawdy beginnings in Restoration London to its newly restored elegance, unearthing the secrets of a theatre that has survived tragedy and fire, royal scandals, ghosts and even murder, while keeping audiences enthralled for centuries.

Book information

ISBN: 9781785513985
Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage
Pub date:
DEWEY: 792.0942132
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 72
Weight: 316g
Height: 221mm
Width: 221mm
Spine width: 9mm