Episode 2 of 2
Rebuilding and Reopening
- When
- December 1808 to 18 September 1809
- Where
- Covent Garden Theatre
Rebuilding began in December 1808, and the new theatre designed by Robert Smirke opened on 18 September 1809.
Following the fire, reconstruction efforts commenced in December 1808. The second Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, designed by Robert Smirke, opened on 18 September 1809 with a performance of Macbeth.
Sources
- Royal Opera House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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