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| 23 Feb 2026 | |
| Written by John Thornley | |
| Event reports |
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has survived tragedy, fire, bankruptcy and even murder.
Pictured are some of the group who joined us on a magical journey through theatrical history at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest theatre on the same site in the world.
The birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime, moving scenery, regular rehearsals and naturalistic acting, we discovered the origins of theatrical terms such as crew, props and box office. We had tales of oyal scandal, murder, and saw (sort of) one of Drury Lane’s famous ghosts...
