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Oscar Wilde, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier black plaque

London, England, United Kingdom

Oscar Wilde, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier black plaque

St James's Theatre On this site stood the St James's Theatre, demolished in 1957 despite an epic campaign of protest led by Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier. George Alexander, manager from 1890 - 1918, staged both Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" for t

he first time. A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre — 23-24 King Street

Listen to the audio guide for Oscar Wilde, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off