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- 1.
Where was the birthplace of West End Theatre?
- A.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- B.
The London Coliseum
- C.
The Globe
- D.
The Theatre
Correct Answer
A. Theatre Royal Drury Lane -
- 2.
What actress won her first Laurence Olivier Award in 1977 in "Macbeth"?
- A.
Dame Judith Anderson
- B.
Dame Sybil Thorndike
- C.
Dame Eileen Atkins
- D.
Dame Judith Dench
Correct Answer
D. Dame Judith Dench -
- 3.
What was The Victoria Palace Theatre known as in 1832?
- A.
Victoria Music Hall
- B.
Moys Music Hall
- C.
The Ambassadors Theatre
- D.
St. Martin's Theatre
Correct Answer
B. Moys Music Hall -
- 4.
What was Vivien Leigh's real name?
- A.
Gertrude Hartley
- B.
Robin Mills
- C.
Vivian Mary Hartley
- D.
Vivien Farrington
Correct Answer
C. Vivian Mary Hartley -
- 5.
Adam Cooper's "Shall We Dance" is a tribute to the music of which composer?
- A.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
- B.
Claude-Michel Schonberg
- C.
Richard Rodgers
- D.
Tim Rice
Correct Answer
C. Richard Rodgers -
- 6.
In 2009 Patrick Stewart won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Role in which play?
- A.
Hamlet
- B.
Othello
- C.
The Taming Of The Shrew
- D.
Much Ado About Nothing
Correct Answer
A. Hamlet -
- 7.
Which musical has played at the Cambridge Theatre since April 2006?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
The Lion King
- C.
Hairspray
- D.
Spamalot
Correct Answer
A. Chicago -
- 8.
Which West End theatre did "Les Miserables" move to in 2004?
- A.
Queen's Theatre
- B.
The Apollo
- C.
Prince Of Wales Theatre
- D.
The Old Vic
Correct Answer
A. Queen's Theatre -
- 9.
The 2009 musical "Spring Awakening" is set in which country during the 19th century?
- A.
France
- B.
Germany
- C.
England
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
B. Germany -
- 10.
Which "Batman" actor took to the London stage in 2005 in "The Postman Always Rings Twice"?
- A.
Michael Keaton
- B.
Val Kilmer
- C.
Christian Bale
- D.
George Clooney
Correct Answer
B. Val Kilmer -
- 11.
Which "Brothers and Sisters" star appeared on the London stage in "A Few Good Men" in 2005?
- A.
Sally Field
- B.
Rob Lowe
- C.
Calista Flockhart
- D.
Balthazar Getty
Correct Answer
B. Rob Lowe -
- 12.
Hollywood actress Sienna Miller appeared on the London stage in 2005 in which play?
- A.
As You Like It
- B.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
- C.
Some Girls
- D.
Chicago
Correct Answer
A. As You Like It -
- 13.
At which West End theatre did "Les Miserables" debut in 1985?
- A.
The Barbican Centre
- B.
Coliseum
- C.
The Dominion
- D.
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Correct Answer
A. The Barbican Centre -
- 14.
Architect Frank Matcham designed the London Palladium and which other West End theatre?
- A.
Vaudeville Theatre
- B.
Savoy Theatre
- C.
Queen's Theatre
- D.
Victoria Palace Theatre
Correct Answer
D. Victoria Palace Theatre -
- 15.
At which London theatre did the musical "Me and My Girl" run from 1985 to 1993?
- A.
Adelphi Theatre
- B.
Haymarket Theatre
- C.
Apollo Theatre
- D.
London Palladium
Correct Answer
A. Adelphi Theatre -
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