Awesome Trivia On London Theatre
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- 1.
Which "Harry Potter" actor took to the London stage in 2009 in Chekov's "Ivanov"?
- A.
Kenneth Branagh
- B.
Mark Little
- C.
Daniel Radcliffe
- D.
John Cleese
Correct Answer
A. Kenneth Branagh -
- 2.
Which West End musical opened at the Adelphi Theatre in July 2007?
- A.
Miss Saigon
- B.
Joseph
- C.
Chess
- D.
Kiss Me Kate
Correct Answer
B. Joseph -
- 3.
Which West End star released a book called "Memories"?
- A.
Elaine Paige
- B.
Lee Mead
- C.
Michael Ball
- D.
Phillip Schofield
Correct Answer
A. Elaine Paige -
- 4.
In which musical did Elaine Paige make her West End debut?
- A.
Billy Elliot
- B.
Cats
- C.
Hair
- D.
The Phantom Of The Opera
Correct Answer
C. Hair -
- 5.
Elaine Paige famously played which role in the West End production of "Cats"?
- A.
The Rum Tum Tugger
- B.
Grizabella
- C.
Munkustrap
- D.
Mungojerrie
Correct Answer
B. Grizabella -
- 6.
In which production did Ruthie Henshall make her West End debut?
- A.
Evita
- B.
Cats
- C.
Sunset Boulevard
- D.
Chicago
Correct Answer
B. Cats -
- 7.
Which London theatre has been the home of "La Clique"?
- A.
Hippodrome
- B.
Cambridge Theatre
- C.
The Dominion
- D.
National Theatre
Correct Answer
A. Hippodrome -
- 8.
On which London street can the Vaudeville and Adelphi Theatres both be found?
- A.
The Strand
- B.
Charing Cross Road
- C.
Kingsway
- D.
Regent Street
Correct Answer
A. The Strand -
- 9.
Which West End theatre is located across from the South Bank Centre?
- A.
Shaftesbury Theatre
- B.
Dominion Theatre
- C.
London Palladium
- D.
National Theatre
Correct Answer
D. National Theatre -
- 10.
The Gielgud Theatre is located next door to which other West End theatre?
- A.
Apollo Hammersmith
- B.
Peacock Theatre
- C.
Queen's Theatre
- D.
The Lyceum
Correct Answer
C. Queen's Theatre -
- 11.
In which theatre did the musical "We Will Rock You" open in 2002?
- A.
Dominion Theatre
- B.
Phoenix Theatre
- C.
Lyric Theatre
- D.
The Vaudeville
Correct Answer
A. Dominion Theatre -
- 12.
Which London theatre became famous for staging "The Black and White Minstrels Show"?
- A.
The Old Vic
- B.
Victoria Palace Theatre
- C.
Garrick Theatre
- D.
Queen's Theatre
Correct Answer
B. Victoria Palace Theatre -
- 13.
Which London theatre has also been known as the Mecca Ballroom?
- A.
Lyceum Theatre
- B.
Garrick Theatre
- C.
Hippodrome
- D.
The Dominion
Correct Answer
A. Lyceum Theatre -
- 14.
Which London theatre was previously known as the Royal Coburg Theatre?
- A.
Whitehall Theatre
- B.
Piccadilly Theatre
- C.
The Vaudeville
- D.
The Old Vic
Correct Answer
D. The Old Vic -
- 15.
Which theatre in London's West End has the largest seating capacity?
- A.
Drury Lane Theatre
- B.
The Old Vic
- C.
Queen's Theatre
- D.
Apollo Hammersmith
Correct Answer
D. Apollo Hammersmith -
- 16.
What is the name of the London theatre group established in 1977 by Andrew Lloyd Webber?
- A.
Really Useful Group
- B.
Really Dandy Group
- C.
Really Good Group
- D.
Really Handy Group
Correct Answer
A. Really Useful Group -
- 17.
Which West End production revolves around the character Joe Gillis?
- A.
On The Waterfront
- B.
Sunset Boulevard
- C.
Spring Awakening
- D.
We're Going On A Bear Hunt
Correct Answer
B. Sunset Boulevard -
- 18.
During which war is the play "War Horse" set?
- A.
American Civil War
- B.
World War I
- C.
Trojan Wars
- D.
World War II
Correct Answer
B. World War I -
- 19.
Which TV star appeared in the 2009 West End production of "A View from the Bridge"?
- A.
Trevor Eve
- B.
Ken Stott
- C.
Stephen Dillane
- D.
Jason Isaacs
Correct Answer
B. Ken Stott -
- 20.
Which "Carry On" star is a character in the West End show "Stop Messing About"?
- A.
Barbara Windsor
- B.
Kenneth Williams
- C.
Hattie Jacques
- D.
Sid James
Correct Answer
B. Kenneth Williams -
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