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For
nearly two centuries a theatre has stood on this spot. The original
theatre, built for performances by the stagestruck daughter of
a wealthy businessman, opened in 1806. Between 1837 and 1845
the novels of Charles Dickens were dramatised here almost as
soon as they were penned. In 1858 that theatre was replaced and,
for the next 42 years the new theatre witnessed the success of
many melodramas. Remodelled again in 1901 the theatre's name
was changed to the Century until the weight of public opinion
forced a return to the old name. In 1929 the theatre was again
pulled down and replaced in 1930 with the Ernest Schaufelberg
designed Art Deco building seen today. In recent times the theatre
has staged predominantly variety shows and musicals including
The King and I, My Fair Lady, and Me And My Girl. In 1993 the
theatre's interior was redecorated and refurbished. |
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