Gaiety Theatre, London, Victorian theatre in City of Westminster, England
The Gaiety Theatre featured a grand dome topped with a decorative figure and contained four levels of seating across its auditorium to accommodate 2000 spectators.
Opening in 1864 as the Strand Musick Hall, the theatre underwent reconstruction in 1868 and became the first English theatre to install electric lighting along its frontage in 1878.
The productions at Gaiety Theatre initiated a new genre of musical theatre, introducing the Gaiety Girls who influenced London entertainment through their performances.
Located at the eastern end of the Strand, the theatre included a restaurant where visitors could dine before attending performances without stepping outside.
Many of the Gaiety Girls who performed at the theatre later married into aristocratic families, creating connections between the stage and British high society.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1864
Official opening: 1864
Capacity: 2000
Address: Aldwych, London, Westminster, WC2, England
GPS coordinates: 51.51194,-0.11861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:35
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