Difference between revisions of "Dominion Theatre [London] (Q9946)"
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(Created claim: Preservation state (P233): Used as theatre today (Q25456), #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1754926593236) | (Created claim: Note (P44): Built 1928-1929 by William Milburn jr. (of W. and T. R. Milburn) for Moss Empires on the site of a brewery and a cinema. Opened 1929 with a musical. 1930 converted into a cinema by W. R. Glen. 1933 sold to Gaumont British. 1933 installation of a cinema organ by W. E: Trent. 1945-1948, 1958, and 1972 alterations. From 1981, again used as a theatre, mainly for live shows. Also used as a guest venue by the Welsh National Opera company. From 1986, u...) | ||
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| + | Built 1928-1929 by William Milburn jr. (of W. and T. R. Milburn) for Moss Empires on the site of a brewery and a cinema. Opened 1929 with a musical. 1930 converted into a cinema by W. R. Glen. 1933 sold to Gaumont British. 1933 installation of a cinema organ by W. E: Trent. 1945-1948, 1958, and 1972 alterations. From 1981, again used as a theatre, mainly for live shows. Also used as a guest venue by the Welsh National Opera company. From 1986, used as a musical theatre. 1990 bought by Apollo Leisure. 1992-1993 restoration of façade. Currently used for muscial performances. Originally 2835 seats, today 2001 seats. (English) | ||
| Property / Note: Built 1928-1929 by William Milburn jr. (of W. and T. R. Milburn) for Moss Empires on the site of a brewery and a cinema. Opened 1929 with a musical. 1930 converted into a cinema by W. R. Glen. 1933 sold to Gaumont British. 1933 installation of a cinema organ by W. E: Trent. 1945-1948, 1958, and 1972 alterations. From 1981, again used as a theatre, mainly for live shows. Also used as a guest venue by the Welsh National Opera company. From 1986, used as a musical theatre. 1990 bought by Apollo Leisure. 1992-1993 restoration of façade. Currently used for muscial performances. Originally 2835 seats, today 2001 seats. (English) / rank | |||
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Revision as of 12:37, 11 September 2025
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom
- Dominion Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dominion Theatre [London] | Theatre building in London, United Kingdom |
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51°30'59.760"N, 0°7'48.500"W
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Built 1928-1929 by William Milburn jr. (of W. and T. R. Milburn) for Moss Empires on the site of a brewery and a cinema. Opened 1929 with a musical. 1930 converted into a cinema by W. R. Glen. 1933 sold to Gaumont British. 1933 installation of a cinema organ by W. E: Trent. 1945-1948, 1958, and 1972 alterations. From 1981, again used as a theatre, mainly for live shows. Also used as a guest venue by the Welsh National Opera company. From 1986, used as a musical theatre. 1990 bought by Apollo Leisure. 1992-1993 restoration of façade. Currently used for muscial performances. Originally 2835 seats, today 2001 seats. (English)
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1929
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2,163
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