Royalty Theatre, Theatre in Soho, London, United Kingdom
The Royalty Theatre featured 657 seats and displayed architectural elements designed by Samuel Beazley, incorporating Victorian design principles for stage performances.
The theatre opened on May 25, 1840, under the name Miss Kelly's Theatre, founded by Frances Maria Kelly to function as both a performance venue and drama school.
The establishment represented a transformation in London's entertainment sector, providing a platform for theatrical productions during the rise of Victorian performing arts.
The theatre location in Soho made it accessible to audiences from different parts of London while maintaining connections with other entertainment venues in the area.
Frances Maria Kelly's decision to create a combined theatre and drama school marked an educational innovation in London's theatrical training landscape.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: May 25, 1840
Architects: Samuel Beazley
Official opening: May 25, 1840
Capacity: 657
GPS coordinates: 51.51390,-0.13279
Latest update: October 26, 2025 00:00
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