Memories wanted as theatre prepares for 120th anniversary

Thu, 14 May 2020

People are beign asked to share their memories and memorabilia as the Gaiety Theatre prepares for its 120th anniversary later this year.

Completed in 1899 the theatre opened its doors on 16 July 1900 with a West End production of 'The Telephone Girl'  featuring Ada Blanche. Since then hundreds of thousands of people have been entertained by singers, dancers and actors from around the world. 

The 860 seat theatre is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions but the VillaGaiety team has been busy creating an online memories page which will be launched on Thursday. 

The VillaGaiety team want more performers and theatre goers to get involved and share their memories, whether it be singing to a packed house, a funny story from a show or simply what made them fall in love with the theatre.

People can share a written memory on the Gaiety Theatre's website or email an audio or video memory to villagaiety@gov.im.

The VillaGaiety team are also appealing for anyone with pictures, programmes or memorabilia to get in touch with plans to create a gallery as part of their anniversary celebrations in July.

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