Lyric Theatre, Theatre in Hammersmith, England
The Lyric Theatre is a theatre building in Hammersmith with two performance spaces of different sizes. The main hall holds around 565 seats, while a smaller studio with about 120 seats hosts experimental productions and workshops.
The original theatre was designed and built in 1895 by Frank Matcham and stood at its first location for many years. In the 1960s, the entire building was moved to save it from destruction, reopening at its current site in 1979.
The theatre serves as a meeting place for artists and audiences seeking contemporary and traditional performances. People gather here to experience work from both established names and emerging creators, making it part of the local arts scene.
The theatre is located near the River Thames and provides multiple accessibility options for visitors with different needs. It's helpful to check what's on ahead of time and plan your journey in advance.
What makes it remarkable is that the entire Victorian auditorium was moved piece by piece from its original site to save it from demolition. This ambitious rescue effort in the 1960s meant that the building's original character was preserved rather than lost.
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