Episode 2 of 2
Reopening of the Theatre Royal
- When
- 18 September 1809
- Where
- Theatre Royal, Covent Garden
The second Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, designed by Robert Smirke, opened on 18 September 1809, replacing the building destroyed by fire in 1808.
Rebuilding began in December 1808 after the original theatre was destroyed by fire on 20 September 1808. The new theatre opened on 18 September 1809 with a performance of Macbeth followed by a musical entertainment called The Quaker.
Sources
- Royal Opera House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
- Old Price Riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
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