A theatre within London landmark Alexandra Palace is reopening its doors after more than 80 years in a state of “arrested decay”. A theatre within London landmark Alexandra Palace is reopening its doors after more than 80 years in a state of “arrested decay”. The Grade II listed building first opened in 1875 to audiences of around 3,000 who watched pantomime, opera, theatre and ballet. Restoration work has been carried out at Alexandra Palace theatre (Lauren Hurley/PA)But it struggled to compete with its West End counterparts and fell into a state of disrepair. While some might wonder “where the money has gone”, with its state of “arrested decay” preserved, it had been spent on many things “you can’t see” to make the theatre safe and “fit for purpose”, she said.

Source: Irish Independent November 30, 2018 13:06 UTC