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Reopening of the Little Theatre, 1920
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Reopening of the Little Theatre, 1920
Feature in The Sphere reporting on the reopening of the Little Theatre, Adelphi, London which opened its doors in 1920 after it had been destroyed in a bombing raid on 4 September 1917. It had been used as a YMCA centre for soldiers during the war until that point. The new theatre was opened on 19 February 1920 under the management of Messrs. Vedrenne and Vernon, showing a new play by Edward Knoblock. Date: 1920
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In the heart of London's West End, the Little Theatre at Adelphi reopened its doors to the public on 19 February 1920, marking the end of a long and arduous journey of rebuilding after being destroyed in a bombing raid during the First World War. The theatre, which had served as a YMCA centre for soldiers since its devastation on 4 September 1917, was now once again a beacon for the arts under the management of Messrs. Vedrenne and Vernon. The historic moment was captured in this photograph published in The Sphere, a weekly illustrated magazine. The image shows the excited crowd gathered outside the theatre, eagerly anticipating the opening night performance of a new play by Edward Knoblock. The theatre's facade, beautifully restored to its former glory, stands proudly in the background. The reopening of the Little Theatre was a significant moment in London's cultural history. The theatre had been a beloved institution before the war, and its destruction had been a great loss to the city's arts community. With its restoration, London's theatre scene was able to continue thriving, providing solace and entertainment to a city still recovering from the traumas of war. This photograph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of art to bring people together, even in the darkest of times. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and the role that the arts play in healing and inspiring us.
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