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Broadway Theatre
Built in the 1930s as Lewisham Concert Hall, the theatre was intended to be a focal point for cultural life in Catford and has housed some of the great names of variety performance, comedy, music and theatre. It hosts a grand 800 seat auditorium with large dance floor and a smaller 80 seat studio. Renamed by Queen Elisabeth II as The Broadway in 2001, the theatre continues to play a key role for Catford's community and is home to Lewisham Youth Theatre today.
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1932 The Opening of the Theatre
Oral history of Martin Costello
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The Compton Organ
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1939-1945 War Years
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1960s Pantomime
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo courtesy of The Broadway Theatre Archive.
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Photo courtesy of The Broadway Theatre Archive.
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1970s and 80s A touring venue
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Photo courtesy of The Broadway Theatre Archive.
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Photo courtesy of The Broadway Theatre Archive.
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Photo courtesy of The Broadway Theatre Archive.
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1970s and 80s The Big Names
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1980s New audiences
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Photo by Warren King
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2002 The Queen’s Visit
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Warren King
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Photo by Warren King
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Photo by Warren King
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Photo by Warren King
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
2015 Catford Tales
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