Thompson, Alfred, 1831-1895

Alfred Thompson was both a writer of and a designer for dramatic works. The Gaiety Theatre was built in 1864 as the Strand Musick Hall at a time when many new theatres were being built in London. This theater was demolished, rebuilt in 1868 by John Hollingshead as the Gaiety Theatre. The theatre was a venue primarily for burlesque, variety, continental operetta and light comedy under the management of Hollingshead from 1868 to 1886.

From the description of Alfred Thompson costume designs, 1870-1875 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 659793902

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