Victoria Theatre, Burnley

Opened as the Victoria Assembly Rooms but quickly became known as the Victoria Opera House. The theatre was renamed the Victoria Theatre in 1935 and in November 1940 the Old Vic London transferred its headquarters here. The Old Vic company’s time here in 1941 and 1942 was commemorated by a plaque, inside the theatre, which was unveiled by Tyrone Guthrie in 1952.

Past productions

This Happy Breed, The Lawrence Williamson Players 29^th November – 4^th December 1954.
Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?, The Lawrence Williamson Players 7^th – 12^th June 1954.
Breach of Marriage, Barry O’Brien and Peter Saunders 6^th – 11^th February 1950.
Message for Margaret, James Shirvell 10^th – 15^th February 1947.
Black Limelight, Daniel Mayer Company 10^th – 15^th October 1938.
The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse, Burnley Repertory Players 24^th – 29^th January 1938.
The Black Moth, Millane Repertory Co. started 6^th August 1928.
Dracula, Hamilton Deane 30^th January – 4^th February 1928.
The Prodigal Son started November 1907.
Carl the Clockmaker, Harry Starr and John Dipple 13^th – 18^th May 1895.
Capital and Labour, Messrs. George & Charles Imeson’s Company 18^th – 23^rd August 1890.
Leah, Miss Bateman’s Company 5^th – 10^th December 1887.
Formosa; or, The Railroad to Ruin, Mr. Sidney Herberte-Basing’s Company 27^th September – 2^nd October 1886.

Burnley
Opened 14^th September 1886
Closed 1955

Also called

Victoria Opera House, Burnley (1886 – 1935)

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