Collection: English Opera House

Samuel Beazley's English Opera House was a theatre in London, originally known as the Lyceum Theatre. Beazley, a renowned architect and playwright, designed the building in 1816, replacing an older structure.

Key Facts:

• Architectural Design: Beazley rebuilt the theatre with a distinctive façade and improved acoustics.
• Fire & Reconstruction: The theatre was destroyed by fire in 1830 but was rebuilt by Beazley in 1834.
• Renaming: Over time, it became known as the Royal Lyceum Theatre and later simply the Lyceum Theatre.
• Legacy: Beazley was a pioneering theatre architect, also responsible for designing Adelphi Theatre, St. James's Theatre, and Drury Lane’s colonnade.

The Lyceum Theatre still stands today, though it has undergone many changes since Beazley's time!