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Apollo Theatre

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A Grade II listed building, designed by architect Lewin Sharp. It was the venue for the first British production of Harold Brighouse's very English comedy 'Hobson's Choice', which curiously had its world premiere in New York.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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