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Astleys AmphitheatreA performance in progress at theatrical manager and equestrian Philip Astleys Amphitheatre, Surrey Road, London, opened in 1798. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)
Beams of sunlight, Hackesche Hoefe, BerlinBeams of sunlight, interior view of the courtyards of the Hackesche Hoefe, with detail of the art deco lanterns, Berlin Mitte, Germany
Doomed Theatre4th August 1936: Construction workers continue their task of demolishing the Adelphi Theatre in London. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Holborn Empirecirca 1930: The Holborn Empire, London. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)
Bolshoi Theatrecirca 1925: The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, an example of Russian neoclassic architecture. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Hofburg Theatrecirca 1900: The Hofburg Theatre in Vienna. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Royal Aquariumcirca 1910: A view of the Royal Aquarium Music Hall in Westminster on the site where the Central Hall was built. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Chicago Opera Housecirca 1930: Viewed from across the Chicago River, Chicago Civic Opera House with its 40 storey office built over the auditorium
Fur Artiste1905: A dancer of the Folies Bergere Cabaret in Paris wearing a full skirt in fur and a large hat. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Ziggis Neon Signcirca 1925: An illuminated neon sign reading The Great Ziegfeld, used to advertise his stage shows outside the theatre. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Theatre Switchboardcirca 1930: The switchboard at Mexican actor Ramon Novarros little theatre, Teatro Intimo, at his residence in Los Angeles. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Empire Theatrecirca 1897: The Empire Theatre and Leicester Square in London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
London Night1936: A night scene in central London with an advertisement for the play Wanted for Murder. (Photo by Lacey/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Kings Theatrecirca 1800: The facade of the Kings Theatre in Haymarket, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Young Witchcirca 1865: A young girl dressed as a witch suspended mid-air on a broomstick. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 318 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Queens Hall1894: The Queens Hall in Langham Place, Regent Street, London. The hall was the venue for the Promenade Concerts until it was burned out in the blitz in 1941
Britannia And Neptunecirca 1860: The Roman sea god Neptune (Poseidon in Greek) holding a trident, the symbol of his power over the waves, seated beside Britannia with her shield
Trick Cyclists20th April 1891: Victorian trick cyclists performing a balancing act. Auckland (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Gaiety Theatre1894: The exterior of the Gaiety Theatre on the Strand, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Sarah Bernhardtcirca 1875: French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844 - 1923) sitting at a table writing. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Leicester Square3rd July 1874: Opening of Leicester Square Gardens in London. In the background is the Alhambra theatre. A line of people are trying to peer through the cracks in the high wooden fence cutting them
Bodrum ancient theater
Ancient theaterRuins of theater in ancient Hierapolis, Turkey
Ballerina in tutu on tiptoe, (B&W)
Dressed To ThrillDressers help two chorus girls into their costumes at the theatre, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ready To Go OnA performer prepares to go on stage, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Tectonic PlatesPingvellir National PArk, Iceland. Here you see the split between the North America and Eurasia tectonic plates
Bolshoi Theatre1928: The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, an example of Russian neoclassic architectural design. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Gaiety Theatre1907: The Gaiety Theatre in the Strand, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Pavilion TheatreJuly 1907: The Pavilion Theatre, Mile End Road, east London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Holborn Empire1909: The Holborn Empire music hall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Olympia Theatre1909: Exterior of the Olympia Theatre in Shoreditch, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Shakespeares BirthEnglish playwright William Shakespeares birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Original Artwork: Drawing by Green in the Gentlemans Magazine
Theatre De L Odeon1910: The Theatre National De l Odeon in Paris, associated with composers Francois Boieldieu and Giacomo Meyerbeer. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Pierrots On The SandAugust 1907: A Pierrot show on the beach at Scarborough. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Drury Lane1st June 1906: Early arrivals at Drury Lane for the Ellen Terry jubilee. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Last Chance To SeeJuly 1921: Hopefuls queue for the last performances of the hit musical Chu Chin Chow at His Majestys Theatre, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Alhambra InteriorSeptember 1919: The interior of the Alhambra Music Hall, Leicester Square, London. It was demolished in 1936 to build the Odeon cinema. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Apollo Theatre11th September 1919: The Apollo Theatre in central London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
View of Segesta Theater in Sicily, Italy
Large theaterPompeii. Naples. Italy
Cat Bird SeatPatti the cat, who performs on stage in a theatre, sometimes likes a seat in the stalls
Graham Greene2nd December 1975: English screenwriter, playwright, travel writer, essayist and best selling novelist Graham Greene (1904 - 1991). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Tennessee Williams1971: US playwright Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Danilovas Doll3rd August 1934: The doll carried by Alexandra Danilova in Leonide Massines ballet Boutique Fantasque at Covent Garden, which was set in a toy shop. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)
The Chap Book Irish and American Bar
Bernard Shaw20th July 1946: Irish dramatist, writer and social reformer, George Bernard Shaw in the garden of his home in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire
L Ambigu ComiqueThe Theatre de l Ambigu Comique in Paris associated with composers Mehul, Auber, Donizetti, Berlioz, Adam and Ambroise Thomas. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)