Comedy Theatre London
Apollo Theatre
The Shaftesbury Avenue Apollo Theatre opened Feb. 21, 1901, with a showing of “The Belle of Bohemia,” an American musical comedy. It was the fourth theatre to be built on Shaftesbury Avenue and is a listed Grade II West End theatre. Following its opening show, the theatre presented “A Cigarette Maker’s Romance” and an adaptation of “A Tale of Two Cities” entitled “The Only Way.” It found its first great success with “Véronique” in 1904, which was performed almost 500 times. The theatre hosted “The Follies,” by H.G. Pelissier between 1908 and 1912. Following this show, a variety of other plays were presented, including “Hobson’s Choice” and Gilbert Dayle’s “What Would a Gentleman Do?” Beginning in 1913, the Apollo showcased several revivals and plays by actor/producer Sir Charles Hawtrey, including “Trilby,” “Things We’d Like to Know,” “General John Regan,” and “A Little Fowl Play,” even though the Apollo’s shows were almost all musical productions otherwise. In 1920, the theatre produced a three-act comedy entitled “Such a Nice Young Man,” and in the years following, audiences were treated to matinee plays such as “The Best Policy,” “Galey Slaves,” and 1922’s “The Wheel,” a show by J.B. Fagan starring Edith Evans. Edward Laurillard and George Grossmith Jr. managed the theatre during this time. The duo also produced several other plays and revivals, including “Such a Nice Young Man” and “The Only Girl.” In 1924, the Apollo produced “The Fake,” featuring Godfrey Tearle, which was considered the greatest success of the year. Following this success, in 1926, “Is Zat So” ran for an impressive 234 performances and in 1927, “Irish Rose” and “Whispering Wires” were shown. The theatre was renovated in 1932 and the Royal Box received an ante room and a private foyer. Shows presented during this time include “Wild Decembers,” “Idiot’s Delight,” “Gaslight,” and “Flare Path.” The theatre was taken over by Prince Littler in 1944. Between 1944 and 1950, the theatre produced “Private Lives,” “The Happiest Days of Your Life,” and “Treasure Hunt.” Beginning in 1950, “Seagulls Over Sorrento” ran for more than three years. Also in this year, the theatre had an audience capacity of 893. The Apollo’s longest-running show, “Boeing Boeing,” which starred Patrick Cargill and David Tomlinson, opened in 1962 and ran until it transferred to the Duchess Theatre in 1965. “Forty Years On” came to the Apollo stage in 1968 and 1969 saw David Storey’s “Home.” Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, several popular comedies were shown in the theatre, including “Orphans, “I’m Not Rappaport,” “Driving Miss Daisy,” and “Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell.” In the 21st century, the theatre has seen a number of big hits, among them “Side Man,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” “The Vortex,” “Summer and Smoke,” “The Glass Menagerie,” and “The Last Five Years.” Apollo Theatre, which was purchased in 2005 by Max Weitzenhoffer and Nica Burns, became part of the Nimax Theatres group, a distinction it retains to today. Currently, “Rain Man” with American actor Josh Hartnett is playing at the theatre.
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Keira Knightley Signing Autographs @ the Comedy Theatre, London.
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London Playbills/Coliseum, Aldwych Theatre, Comedy Theatre-Andre Charlot’s Revue $24.99 |
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COMEDY THEATRE [LONDON] A TOUCH OF SPRING[ HALEY MILLS/FRANCIS MATTHEWS.1973. $1.56 |
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Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy, 159… $29.08 |
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When We Were Twenty-One, Bill of the Play, Comedy Theatre London, August 1901 $14.99 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $63.84 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $38.00 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $7.92 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $11.88 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $15.80 |
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THE NEW WOMAN THEATER SHOW COMEDY LONDON ENGLAND THEATRE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO $21.44 |
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PLAYBILL STAGEBILL COMEDY THEATRE STEAMING BY NELL DUNN AUG 1981 LONDON ENGLAND $14.44 |
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1900 Comedy Study Dress Circle London Theatre Box $33.82 |
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“Son of OBLOMOV” 1965 Comedy Theatre London $7.77 |
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Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy, 1598-16 $32.91 |
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1899 Brighton London Comedy Miss Maude Darrell Dalys Theatre $12.64 |
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Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy, 1598-16 $36.67 |
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Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy, 1598-1642 by Jean E. Howard… $38.75 |
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Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy, 1598-1642 by Jean E. Howard… $18.70 |
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Frogs, A Comedy by Aristophanes This innovative theatre production of Aritsophanes’ classical Greek comedy is presented by the London Small Theatre Company. It utilizes 1950’s style musical numbers and comedic skits while remaining true to the spirit of the original text. The London Evening Standard comments, “This production is captivating.”… |
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The Reduced Shakespeare Company – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) $13.24 The play’s the thing… that will have you in stitches, as this three-man troupe sends up over 30 of the Bard’s plays in a hilarious marathon of jilted lovers, duellists, ghosts, melancholy Danes and other crazy characters. From a rap rendition of “Othello” to “Titus Andronicus” turned into a cooking show, it’s Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby… |
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Mrs. Henderson Presents (Widescreen Edition) $2.36 Based on a true story, this delightful seriocomedy stars Judi Dench as Laura Henderson, a well-to-do English widow who gained infamy as the woman who brought all-nude revues to London in the late 1930s. Purchasing a rundown Soho theater, and hiring an irascible impresario (Bob Hoskins), Mrs. Henderson would circumvent censorship by presenting naked girls motionless, thus getting her shows classifi… |
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Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Broadway) (Snap Case) $19.28 George Hearn is the razor-wielding “demon barber of Fleet Street” and Angela Lansbury his lady love in this murderously funny musical by Stephen Sondheim that won eight Tony Awards. Co-stars Sara Woods, Cris Groenendaal, Edmund Lyndeck; co-directed by Harold Prince. Filmed live at L.A.’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 139 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Shakespeare illustrated title page from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Shakespeare illustrated title page. An illustrated title page, with vignettes of theatre buildings, and allegorical figures representing Tragedy and Comedy. . Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipp… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Advert/new Woman Grundy from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, ADVERT/NEW WOMAN GRUNDY. Poster for Sydney Grundys play The New Woman at the Comedy Theatre, London . Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman. Mercenary Mary, a successful comedy, playing at the London Hippodrome, staring Mr A. W. Baskcomb, Frank Masters, Peggy ONeil (Mary) Lew Hearn, June and Sonnie Hale. Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed… |
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100 Best Opera Classics $11.95 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Danny Elfman: Music for a Darkened Theatre, Film & Television Music, Vol. 1 $5.11 Film & Television Music Volume One. Small hole in barcode art…. |
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Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy $21.50 In this engaging and disarmingly frank book, comic Jay Sankey spills the beans, explaining not only how to write and perform stand-up comedy, but how to improve and perfect your work. Much more than a how-to manual Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy is the most detailed and comprehensive book on the subject to date…. |
