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    The BULLETIN

    Feb 01, 2019 3 minutes

    OPENING

    The people’s Palace

    London’s 'oldest new theatre', a wonder of Victorian engineering, has finally reopened after 80 years. The theatre at Alexandra Palace first opened in 1875 and was a popular venue, with audiences of over 3,000 watching everything from pantomime to opera. Stage machinery allowed actors to fly through the air, but the theatre fell into disrepair as it couldn't compete with the West End, ending up as a BBC prop store. Thanks to a £27m refurb, however, the theatre is back in business. Highlights this year include (13-31 March).

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