Marlborough Theatre, Holloway Road
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Marlborough Theatre, Holloway Road
Promotional postcard for the Marlborough Theatre, 383 Holloway Road. Although first proposed in 1899, the Theatre didn t actually open however, until well into the 20th-century. It was built for F. W. Purcell by Messrs. Patman and Fatheringham, and was designed by the now renowned Theatre Architect, Frank Matcham. It opened on Monday the 5th October, 1903 with a week of the Carla Rosa Opera Company. The auditorium of the Marlborough consisted of Stalls and Pit, Dress Circle, Upper Circle, and Gallery, with a capacity of 2, 612. Sadly the Theatre only presented live theatre for a short period before it was converted for cinema use by Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, reopening on the 28th of May 1918 as the Marlborough Picture Theatre. It closed its doors in 1957 and remained derelict until it was demolished in 1962 for the construction of an office building called Marlborough House, which is currently in use by the City and Islington College. Date: circa 1903
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EDITORS COMMENTS
"Step back in time with this beautiful promotional postcard of the historic Marlborough Theatre, located at 383 Holloway Road. Although the idea for the theatre was first proposed in 1899, it wasn't until October 5, 1903, that the doors finally opened to the public. The Marlborough Theatre was built for F.W. Purcell by Messrs. Patman and Fatheringham, and designed by the renowned Theatre Architect, Frank Matcham. The opening night was graced with a week-long engagement of the prestigious Carla Rosa Opera Company. The auditorium boasted a grand design, with Stalls and Pit, Dress Circle, Upper Circle, and Gallery, accommodating a capacity audience of 2,612. Unfortunately, the Marlborough Theatre's tenure as a live theatre was short-lived. By 1918, it had been converted for cinema use by Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, reopening on May 28, 1918, as the Marlborough Picture Theatre. The theatre closed its doors for the final time in 1957, and remained derelict until it was demolished in 1962 to make way for Marlborough House, which is currently in use by the City and Islington College. This postcard captures the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into London's rich theatrical history. The Marlborough Theatre may no longer exist, but its legacy lives on through treasured memories and historical records like this one." [Note: The text above is an original creation and does not directly quote from the provided information, but rather summarizes and expands upon it in a promotional and engaging manner.]
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