20 Frith Street, Historic building in Soho, London, England
20 Frith Street is a four-story brick building on Frith Street in Soho, situated close to Old Compton Street. Since 1930 it has served as the stage door entrance for the Prince Edward Theatre, providing direct access from performers' areas to the main venue.
The current brick structure was built in 1858 by William Cooze, replacing an earlier house from 1725. This construction was part of Soho's Victorian-era development, and its connection to the theatre came later in the 20th century.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived here as a child in 1764 and performed public recitals while composing his early works. The address holds memories of the young composer's time in London and his musical development during this period.
The building sits on Soho's busy street and is easily accessible on foot from nearby underground stations. The street entrance is clearly visible, though visitors should remember this is an active theatre entrance in regular use.
In the early 1800s, Jean-Baptiste Troye displayed detailed dioramas of landscapes and cities inside this building, an entertainment form that preceded modern exhibition techniques. This artistic use shows how the space was once a hub for visual innovation before its link to theatre began.
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