Grecian (Eagle)

• Theatre ID
  3266
• Built / Converted
  1841
• Dates of use
  • 1841 - 1882
• Current state
  Demolished
• Current use
  demolished (site still a public house called The Eagle)
• Address
  2 Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton, Hackney, London, N1 7LB, England

Details

The Eagle Tavern was built in 1821, and by 1832 had a pavilion in its grounds known as the Grecian Saloon. In 1841 the saloon was rebuilt and became a theatre proper, although it did not receive a licence until 1858. Alterations in 1858 made it a 2500-seat theatre, renamed the Royal Grecian. In 1877 a new 4000 seat theatre was built on the site of the old ballroom. In 1882 the buildings were put up for auction, and bought by the Salvation Army. The theatre was eventually demolished in 1900.

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• Other names
  Royal Eagle Coronation Pleasure Grounds and Grecian Saloon, Grecian Saloon, Royal Grecian
• Events
  • 1821 Design/Construction: Eagle Tavern, with Grecian Saloon in grounds (architect unknown).
  • 1838 Alteration: alterations (architect unknown).
  • 1841 - 1882 Use:
  • 1841 Design/Construction: saloon rebuilt as theatre (architect unknown).
  • 1858 Alteration: ground floor lowered, two tiers of boxes and gallery added, redecorated (architect unknown).
  • 1877 Alteration: theatre rebuilt on site of ballroom (architect unknown).
  • 1900 Demolition:
• Capacities
  • Later: 1858: 2500 1877: 4000
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed