Adelphi Theatre, Art Deco theatre in The Strand, City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
The Adelphi Theatre stretches across several addresses on the Strand and offers seating on three levels for 1500 spectators in its Art Deco structure. The facade shows clean geometric lines and the interior preserves typical decorative elements from the 1930s.
The current building was designed by Ernest Schaufelberg in 1930 and is the fourth theatre on this site since 1806. Earlier structures were replaced due to fire or urban development.
The house in the Strand district has presented major musicals for decades and draws audiences from across the city. The name Adelphi comes from Greek and means brothers, a reference to the developers of the original building.
A ramp in the main foyer allows wheelchair access, with designated spaces in Row X of the stalls and accessible facilities nearby. Performances typically take place in the evening, with occasional afternoon matinees.
Actor William Terriss was murdered in 1897 outside the stage door, and a commemorative plaque marks the incident. His ghost is said to still walk through the building.
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