Thompson, Alfred, 1831-1895
Variant namesBiographical notes:
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
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 guide to the Alfred Thompson costume designs, 1870-1875 and undated, (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
Links to collections
Related names in SNAC
This may take some time to compute.
This may take some time to compute.
Collection Locations
Comparison
This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.
- Added or updated
- Deleted or outdated
Subjects:
- Theater 19th century
- Theaters
Occupations:
- Costume designers
Places:
- Great Britain (as recorded)
