Prince Edward Theatre, Theatre in West End, London, England
Description
Prince Edward Theatre sits on Old Compton Street near Leicester Square, housing an art deco auditorium decorated in fuchsia and gold. The space spreads across multiple levels, offering good views from most seats.
History
Edward A. Stone designed the building, which opened in April 1930 with the musical Rio Rita. Construction costs exceeded 400,000 pounds at the time.
Culture
The name honors Edward, then Prince of Wales, who later briefly became king. The building shifted between functions over the decades, showing both stage shows and films before returning permanently to live performance.
Practical
The box office opens two and a half hours before each show and stays open until 15 minutes after curtain time. The building sits in the heart of the West End, reachable by several underground lines.
Did you know?
In 1954, the interior was rebuilt to accommodate Cinerama screenings, installing three projection booths and a large curved screen. The venue remained a cinema for several years before returning to stage performances in the 1970s.
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