Curtain Theatre [London] (Q9336)
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Theatre building in London, United Kingdom
- Curtain Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Curtain Theatre [London] | Theatre building in London, United Kingdom |
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51°31'23.002"N, 0°4'46.999"W
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opening date (or re-opening)
1577
The Curtain was operated by theatre manager James Burbage and was home to Shakespeare's Company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, from 1597 until The Globe opened two years later. (English)
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closure date
1622
The theatre disappeared from historical records in 1622 but could have remained in use until the outbreak of the Civil War, 20 years later. (English)
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Source URL
Arthur Lloyd.co.uk page