The Albert Saloon (1843–1853) was a theatre based at Britannia Fields in the
East End of
London
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, England. It was also known as the Royal Albert Saloon, and the Royal Standard Tavern.
Built of wood, the theatre was set in a garden and could be used both as an outdoor and indoor venue, as it had two stages, one of which faced the interior and the other the garden.
The theatre hosted many performers of the day who went on to fame, such as Paul Herring (later a member of
The Pantaloons) whose first hit, ''Imp of the Devil's Gorge'' was staged at the Albert Saloon, as well as Edward Edwards, who was well known in the 1830s and 1840s as a melodramatic actor.
Henry Brading managed the Albert Saloon from 1843–1850, and William Borrow from 1850–1852.
References
External links
Albert Saloon Archivesat the
University of East London
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East London Theatre Archive
Theatre of the United Kingdom
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