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Scala Theatre, 58 Charlotte Street, off Tottenham Court Road W.1.

The Scala Theatre in Charlotte Street, London was built in 1904 on the site of the 'New Rooms in Tottenham Street'. The original building was opened in 1772 and had many alterations and name changes throughout its history. It was variously known as the King's Concert Rooms, Cognoscenti Theatre, New Theatre, Regency Theatre, West London Theatre, Queen's Theatre, Fitzroy Theatre and the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre until its demolition in 1903.

Above Left - Auditorium of the Scala Theatre, from the book 'London Theatres and Music Halls' 1850 - 1950 by Diana Howard. Above Right - Scala Theatre frontage.

Above - Site of the Scala Theatre in 2004 - M.L.

In 1904 the Scala Theatre was built on the site for Frank T. Verity by Messrs. Allen & Sons with a capacity of 1,139 and a stage 30' 6" wide by 54' deep.

Right - Programme for 'Judgement at Chelmsford' at the Scala Theatre 26th June 1947.

Home in its later years to many a famous name the Theatre even played host to the Beatles who were there for a week filming, inside and out, for a concert for their new film 'A Hard Days Night' in March 1964.

The theatre was demolished in 1969 to make way for an office building called Scala House.

Above Left - Programme for 'The Maid of the Mountains' at the Scala Theatre April 1949.

Below: A Christmas Pantomime 'Babes in the Wood' at the Scala Theatre,