Adelphi Theatre (London, England)

Dates:
Active 1813
Active 1825

Biographical notes:

The Sans Pareil Theatre of London opened in 1806 and was renamed the Adelphi Theatre in 1819. Other names included: Theatre Royal, Adelphi (1829-1858); Theatre Royal, New Adelphi (1858-1867); Royal Adelphi Theatre (1867); Century Theatre (1901-1902); Adelphi Theatre (1902-1930); and Royal Adelphi Theatre (1930-1940). Frederick Henry Yates managed the Adelphi Theatre with Daniel Terry in 1825. On Terry's death in 1829, he was joined by Charles Mathews. The Covent Garden Theatre, also known as the Royal Opera House, was built in 1732.

From the guide to the Records, 1787-1850., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

The Sans Pareil Theatre of London opened in 1806 and was renamed the Adelphi Theatre in 1819. Other names included: Theatre Royal, Adelphi (1829-1858); Theatre Royal, New Adelphi (1858-1867); Royal Adelphi Theatre (1867); Century Theatre (1901-1902); Adelphi Theatre (1902-1930); and Royal Adelphi Theatre (1930-1940). Frederick Henry Yates managed the Adelphi Theatre with Daniel Terry in 1825, and on Terry's death in 1829 was joined by Charles Mathews. The Covent Garden Theater, also known as the Royal Opera House, was built in 1732.

From the description of Records, 1825-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122470550

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Theater
  • Theater
  • Playbills
  • Theater management

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  • England--London (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • England--London (as recorded)

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