When did the first Prince of Wales Theatre open?
The first theatre on the site opened in January 1884 when C.J. Phipps built the Prince's Theatre for actor-manager Edgar Bruce.
Questions about Prince of Wales Theatre
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the current Art Deco-decorated Prince of Wales Theatre?
Robert Cromie designed the venue which opened on the 27th of October 1937 after the previous building was demolished.
What is the longest running show at the Prince of Wales Theatre?
The Book of Mormon has become the theatre's longest running musical and celebrated its 4,000th performance on the 6th of June 2024.
When was the Prince of Wales Theatre grade II listed by English Heritage?
The theatre was grade II listed by English Heritage in April 1999 before undergoing extensive refurbishment that included gutting the famous tower.
Which famous band performed at the Prince of Wales Theatre during the Royal Variety Show in 1963?
On the 4th of November 1963 The Beatles performed From Me to You She Loves You Till There Was You and Twist and Shout at the Prince of Wales Theatre.