Interesting Quiz On London Theatre
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- 1.
Which "Phantom of the Opera" song was a Top 10 hit for Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford?
- A.
The Music Of The Night
- B.
Angel Of Music
- C.
Magical Lasso
- D.
All I Ask Of You
Correct Answer
A. The Music Of The Night -
- 2.
In the play "No Sex Please, We're British", what do Peter and Frances become inundated with?
- A.
Teddy Bears
- B.
Wedding Cakes
- C.
Pornographic Materials
- D.
Cockroaches
Correct Answer
C. Pornographic Materials -
- 3.
What are the Lawrence Olivier Awards often called?
- A.
The Ollies
- B.
The Wedgewoods
- C.
The Larries
- D.
Olivier Awards
Correct Answer
C. The Larries -
- 4.
Which actor won the Best Actor Award in 1998 for "King Lear"?
- A.
Sam Walton
- B.
Ian McKellen
- C.
Patrick Stewart
- D.
Ian Holm
Correct Answer
D. Ian Holm -
- 5.
What did the Albery Theatre change its name to in 2006?
- A.
Henrick Ibsen Theatre
- B.
William Shakespeare Theatre
- C.
Noel Coward Theatre
- D.
Laurence Olivier Theatre
Correct Answer
C. Noel Coward Theatre -
- 6.
In 2009, which actor won a Laurence Olivier award for his role in "Twelfth Night"?
- A.
Derek Jacobi
- B.
Kevin Spacey
- C.
Sir David Jason
- D.
Sir Ian McKellen
Correct Answer
A. Derek Jacobi -
- 7.
What was the name of London's first theatre, built in Shoreditch in 1576?
- A.
The Playhouse
- B.
The Theatre
- C.
The Globe
- D.
The Stage
Correct Answer
B. The Theatre -
- 8.
An epidemic of which disease forced half of London's theatres to close during the 1920's?
- A.
Cholera
- B.
Spanish Flu
- C.
Bubonic Plague
- D.
Leprosy
Correct Answer
B. Spanish Flu -
- 9.
In which Shakespeare play did Ewan McGregor appear in 2008 at the Donmar Warehouse in London?
- A.
The Tempest
- B.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- C.
Othello
- D.
Hamlet
Correct Answer
C. Othello -
- 10.
In which country is the musical "A Little Night Music" set?
- A.
Sweden
- B.
Germany
- C.
Russia
- D.
England
Correct Answer
A. Sweden -
- 11.
Which musical featured at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London beginning in March 2005?
- A.
The Lion King
- B.
Billy Elliot: The Musical
- C.
Les Miserables
- D.
Wicked
Correct Answer
B. Billy Elliot: The Musical -
- 12.
At which West End theatre has the musical "Blood Brothers" played since 1991?
- A.
The Barbican
- B.
Victoria Palace Theatre
- C.
Phoenix Theatre
- D.
Savoy Theatre
Correct Answer
C. Phoenix Theatre -
- 13.
Which stage musical features the character Tracy Turnblad?
- A.
Hairspray
- B.
Starlight Express
- C.
Chess
- D.
Blood Brothers
Correct Answer
A. Hairspray -
- 14.
The musical "Hello, Dolly!" is based on which play?
- A.
The Mousetrap
- B.
Waiting For Godot
- C.
The Matchmaker
- D.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Correct Answer
C. The Matchmaker -
- 15.
Which musical features as one of its main characters the drag artiste Albin?
- A.
La Cage Aux Folles
- B.
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert
- C.
Chicago
- D.
We Will Rock You
Correct Answer
A. La Cage Aux Folles -
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