Dates

• Existence: Established 1818
• Usage: 1818 - 1833
• Usage: 1833 - 1871
• Usage: 1871 - 1880

Biography

The Royal Victoria Hall or the Old Vic as it is popularly known since 1880, is a Grade II* listed theatre, which opened in 1818 under as the Royal Coburg Theatre. The theatre changed names several time through its long history; in 1833 it was renamed the Royal Victoria Theatre, in 1871 the Royal Victoria Palace and in 1880 the Royal Victoria Hall.

The building was damaged in 1940 during the Blitz and had to close while it was rebuilt. The Royal Victoria Hall reopened in 1950 and was awarded Grade II* listed building a year later. Except for short period of time such as this, the theatre has remained functional since its inception until today. It celebrated its 200th birthday on 11 May 2018 and remains a key performing landmark in the UK.