Inspiring Women : November 2020
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West of the City, North of the<br />
Thames, London Theaters<br />
Hayley Green<br />
A simple walk through the West End reveals why over 14 million audience members flock to the<br />
largest English-speaking theater scene in the world. When you think of London, it’s impossible not to<br />
think of “West End Theater”. Built, rebuilt, refurbished, London’s theaters are as unique as the<br />
various productions housed in them.<br />
After a few stops and starts, the Palace Theatre opened in<br />
October 1912 featuring vaudeville, cinema and dramas. Most<br />
significantly, though, it was a acquired by Gertrude Mouillot in<br />
1919. Gertrude was widowed by her wealthy theater<br />
entrepreneur husband in 1911. She sold off the 15 theaters<br />
left to her and purchased the Palace Theatre for £25,000.<br />
Gertrude ran the theater for 20 years and instituted technical<br />
changes in use today.<br />
The Apollo Theatre was London’s first Edwardian<br />
theater. Intended to be a venue for musical<br />
entertainment, the Apollo theater was named after the<br />
Greek god of music and poetry. Since its opening in<br />
1901, the Theatre has hosted various stars of stage in<br />
notable performances by Josh Hartnett, Vanessa<br />
Redgrave and James McAvoy among others.<br />
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