John Vanbrugh and C. J. Phipps black plaque

London, England, United Kingdom

Her Majesty's Theatre In 1705 Sir John Vanbrugh built the first of four theatres on this famous site. The second theatre, known variously as 'The King's' and 'Her Majesty's', was the home of Italian Opera, while the present theatre, designed by C J Phipps and opened in 1897, remains a home for major

musicals — Charles II Street

Listen to the audio guide for John Vanbrugh and C. J. Phipps black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off