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W. G. R. Sprague and Kings Theatre, Hammersmith blue plaque
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W. G. R. Sprague and Kings Theatre, Hammersmith blue plaque

W. G. R. Sprague · Theatre Architect

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“The Kings Theatre Designed by prolific theatre architect W. G. R. Sprague and opened on this site in 1902, the Kings was one of the earliest theatres to have cantilevered balconies allowing a clear view of the stage from all 3,000 seats. Many famous actors played here. After use as a BBC television studio in the 1950s, it was demolished in 1963. ”

Details

1863-1933

Life dates

Kings House, 174 Hammersmith Road

W6

Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group

Organisation

People & Places Honored

  • W. G. R. Sprague

    theatre architect · (1863-1933)

  • Kings Theatre, Hammersmith

    theatre · (1902-1963)

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