Novelty Theatre, Victorian theatre in Great Queen Street, London Borough of Camden, England
The Novelty Theatre features architectural elements designed by Thomas Verity, incorporating specific design elements from late nineteenth-century London entertainment venues.
Established in 1882, the theatre marked its opening with a performance of the comic opera Melita, and later changed its name to Great Queen Street Theatre in 1900.
The venue hosted the London premiere of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House in 1889, introducing British audiences to revolutionary theatrical works.
Located near the intersection of Great Queen Street and Kingsway, the theatre maintained two separate entrance points throughout different periods of operation.
In 1896, the theatre witnessed an unexpected tragedy when actor Wilfred Moritz Franks accidentally caused the death of Temple E. Crozier during a stage performance.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: December 9, 1882
Architects: Thomas Verity
Official opening: December 9, 1882
GPS coordinates: 51.51520,-0.12121
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:07
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