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The Marlborough Theatre, 383, Holloway Road, Islington

See also in this area - The Islington Empire - Collins' Music Hall

 

The Marlborough Theatre, Holloway - From a Postcard

Above - The Marlborough Theatre, Holloway - From a Postcard

 

The Marlborough Theatre at 383, Holloway Road, Islington was built for F. W. Purcell by Messrs. Patman and Fatheringham. The Theatre, with a capacity of 2,612 was designed by the renowned Theatre Architect, Frank Matcham, and opened on the 5th of October, 1903. The auditorium of the Marlborough consisted of Stalls and Pit, Dress Circle, Upper Circle, and Gallery.

The Marlborough Theatre, Holloway - From a programme for 'Priscilla Runs Away' in March 1911

Above - The Marlborough Theatre, Holloway - From a programme for 'Priscilla Runs Away' in March 1911

 

Programme Cover for 'Priscilla Runs Away' at the Marlborough Theatre, Holloway in March 1911 Cast Details for 'Priscilla Runs Away' at the Marlborough Theatre, Holloway in March 1911

Above - Programme Cover and Cast Details for 'Priscilla Runs Away' at the Marlborough Theatre, Holloway in March 1911

 

The Marlborough Theatre was being used as a Cinema by 1919.

The Theatre was demolished in 1962.