The first theatre on this site was built in 1832. The current one, designed by Frank Matcham, was erected in 1910.
Our Picture source link no longer works and the current history page for the Victoria Theatre doesn't have any pictures. Arthur Lloyd, as always with theatres, is an excellent source.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Victoria Palace Theatre
Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920), theatre architect, designed this theatre. Frank...
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Victoria Palace Theatre
A statue of Pavlova was added to the top of this newly built theatre in 1911 ...
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