Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Apollo Theatre
Theatreland - Heart of the Perforning Arts in London
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
1. Apollo Theatre Marker
the Apollo Theatre opened in 1901
with a farce called the 'Belle of
Bohemia'. A popular policy of musicals,
drama and comedy has continued
to the present day. Notable long-runs
in recent years include Alan Bennett's
'Forty Years On' with Sir John Gielgud
Erected by City of Westminster, Society of West End Theatre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 51° 30.687′ N, 0° 7.998′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Rupert Street, on the left when traveling east on Shaftesbury Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, City of Westminster, England W1D 7EZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lyric Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Globe Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Wardour Street Clubs (within shouting distance of this marker); Pizza Express (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Magic Circle (about 90 meters away); The 2i's Coffee Bar (about 120 meters away); Mont Blanc Restaurant (about 120 meters away); Karl Marx (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Apollo Theatre (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 7, 2018.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
2. Apollo Theatre Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here about 3 meters off the ground, under the awning and to the right of the entrance. It is easy to miss.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
3. Apollo Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
