What happened to the London Coliseum?

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Opened on 24 December 1904 as the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties, it was designed by the theatrical architect Frank Matcham for the impresario Oswald Stoll….London Coliseum.

Construction
Closed	16 March 2020 (closed due to COVID-19.) Reopened in 2021.
Rebuilt	2000–2004, Aedas RHWL
Architect	Frank Matcham
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Is there a dress code for London Coliseum?

There is no set dress code at the London Coliseum. As this is a prestigious, grand venue many patrons take the opportunity to dress up a little. But you should wear something that is comfortable and appropriate.

Who owns the Coliseum London?

In 1973 the Sadler’s Wells Opera Company became known as The English National Opera Company (ENO) and the rest, as they say, is history. In 1992 ENO acquired the Freehold of the London Coliseum and in 2000 the Company embarked on a four year restoration Programme of the building.

How old is the Colosseum London?

118London Coliseum / Age (c. 1904)

Do you have to wear a mask at London Coliseum?

Main doors and all bars will open 90 minutes before the performance. Auditorium doors open 60 minutes before. If you are able, we continue to advise you to wear face-coverings during your visit except when eating or drinking or if medically exempt.

Is the Colosseum the Royal Opera House?

The Coliseum is of course the home of English Nation Opera and it is the Opera performances that we have attended frequently over the last few years.

Can I wear jeans to the opera?

The opera is an occasion to dress up, so avoid anything that appears so casual that you might wear running around on the weekend. This means no denim or denim jackets, no jeans, and no sneakers.

Do you wear black tie to opera?

If, like me, you’re fond of dressing formally, the most traditional dress code for the opera is black tie. (Technically, white tie is acceptable for opening nights, but who owns white tie?) For men, this means a tuxedo or dinner jacket and black bow tie, with all the usual accompanying clothing pieces and accessories.

How many seats does the Dominion theatre have?

2,069Dominion Theatre / Capacity

Can I take food and drink into the theatre?

You can bring food in its original packing, or packed into a box. We recommend that you bring food in a Tupperware box.

How many seats are in the London Coliseum?

The London Coliseum has a capacity of 2263 seats, including 520 seats in the Stalls, 635 seats in the Dress Circle, 610 seats in the Upper Circle and 498 seats in the Balcony.

When was the Coliseum built in London?

Opened on 24 December 1904 as the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties, it was designed by the theatrical architect Frank Matcham for the impresario Oswald Stoll. Their ambition was to build the largest and finest music hall, described as the “people’s palace of entertainment” of its age.

Is there a lift in the London Coliseum?

The London Coliseum has two lifts which provide step-free access for disabled patrons to all levels, except the Upper Circle. Use as a cinema Periodically, the Coliseum was used to show films and, when the “‘talkies’ arrived at the Coliseum in 1933, films were run at the theatre for a year.

What is the domed ceiling of the London Coliseum?

The domed ceiling. The London Coliseum (also known as the Coliseum Theatre) is a theatre in St Martin’s Lane, Westminster, built as one of London’s largest and most luxurious “family” variety theatres.