City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Apollo Theatre
Theatreland - Heart of the Perforning Arts in London
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. Marker 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.
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 2i's Coffee Bar (about 120 meters away); Mont Blanc Restaurant (about 120 meters away); Edmund Burke (about 150 meters away); The Admiral Duncan Pub (about 180 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.