Empire Theatre [London]
Woolwich Empire Theatre
Theatre building in Woolwich, United Kingdom
theater in London Borough of Greenwich
Empire Theatre
First venue on the site opened 1835 as West Kent Theatre. 1837 renamed Duchess of Kent's Theatre. 1880 alterations. 1892 rebuilding by Edward Clark and re-opened as Theatre Royal. 1892 renamed Barnard's Theatre. 1900 rebuilding by Frank Matcham. Ca. 1450 seats. Renamed Empire Theatre in the 1920s. Closed 1958. Demolished in 1960.