Wilton's Music Hall
Wilton's Music Hall, Victorian music hall in Whitechapel, England
Description
Wilton's Music Hall is a protected Victorian theatre in Whitechapel in east London. The large auditorium displays cast iron columns, chandeliers and mirror-panelled walls, while the wood and plasterwork from the mid-19th century remain visibly intact.
History
The building opened in 1859 as a music hall for local residents and became one of the most popular entertainment venues in the east of the city. Late in the 19th century it was converted into the Mahogany Bar Mission, which served as a church facility and community centre into the 20th century.
Culture
The name comes from John Wilton, who opened the building in 1859 as an entertainment hall for the working people of Whitechapel. Today visitors enter the auditorium to watch performances that echo the tradition of popular evening gatherings where music, song and sketches once entertained crowds.
Practical
Access is through Graces Alley, a narrow lane near Tower Bridge that is easy to miss. The building offers several smaller rooms alongside the main auditorium, which may be open for events and guided tours.
Did you know?
The stage sits at street level and is accessible from outside through a large wooden door, which once made it easier to load and unload scenery. To this day the auditorium keeps its original atmosphere because major renovations were avoided and many surfaces have retained their natural patina.
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