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Reconstruction of the Covent Garden Theatre
- When
- 1857–1858
- Where
- Covent Garden Theatre site
Work on a third theatre, designed by Edward Middleton Barry, started in 1857, and the new building opened on 15 May 1858.
The new building, built by Lucas Brothers, opened on 15 May 1858 with a performance of Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots. The façade, foyer, and auditorium date from 1858, forming the nucleus of the present Royal Opera House.
Sources
- Royal Opera House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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