St James's Theatre, Former theatre in Westminster, London, England
The St James's Theatre building featured a neo-classical exterior and Louis XIV interior decorations designed by architect Samuel Beazley in 1835.
The theatre premiered numerous Oscar Wilde productions under George Alexander's management from 1891 to 1918, including Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest.
French theatre companies regularly performed at St James's Theatre, establishing a tradition that influenced programming selections throughout its operational years.
Located on King Street until 1957, the theatre underwent multiple renovations to increase capacity while maintaining the original exterior walls.
Despite protests from Vivien Leigh and Winston Churchill, the theatre closed in 1957 and was replaced by an office building with sculptured panels of theatre personalities.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1835
Architects: Samuel Beazley
Official opening: 1835
Address: King Street, Piccadilly, London, Westminster, SW1Y, England
GPS coordinates: 51.50667,-0.13694
Latest update: May 31, 2025 14:31
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