Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1881/10/10 | Richard D'Oyly Carte | Owner | Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte on the site of the old Savoy Palace, the Savoy Theatre opens as a showcase for the operas by Gilbert and Sullivan, the popular series of comedies became known as the Savoy Operas. | |||
1885/03/14 | Arthur Sullivan | Composer | The Mikado: or, The Town of Titipu premieres at the Savoy Theatre and runs for 672 performances. | The Mikado | ||
1885/03/14 | William Schwenck Gilbert | Libretto | The Mikado: or, The Town of Titipu premieres at the Savoy Theatre and runs for 672 performances. | The Mikado |
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Sight Category | Building |
Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
Historic use | Playhouse |
Area of Significance | Social History |
Area of Significance | Theatre |
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English National Heritage List: | 1236724 |
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