Drama at the Palace

Victorian Heyday – The Alexandra Palace Theatre 1873-1901

By Nigel Willmott and Patricia Brearey

This book tells the story of the Victorian theatre which opened on 1 May 1875. In its heyday, some of the leading production companies of the age brought top actors, singers, dancers and entertainers to Alexandra Palace.

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The authors describe the range of entertainment put on in the theatre from opera, to variety and hugely popular pantomimes. The wooden stage, with its floor traps, is a rare survival of ingenious Victorian technology.

Book details

Paperback: 134 pages
Publisher: North One Communications
ISBN: 9780993072703
RRP: £8.50 + p&p

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About the authors

Nigel Willmott and Patricia Brearey are Chair and Secretary respectively of the Friends of Alexandra Palace Theatre.