Her Majesty's Theatre provided the first alternative to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, built in 1663 and the Lincoln's Inn, founded in 1660 (forerunner of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, built in 1728). The theatre's site is the second oldest such site in London that remains in use. These three post-interregnum theatres defined the shape and use of modern theatres. The land for the theatre was held on a lease renewable in 1740 and was ultimately owned, as it is today, by the Crown Estate. Building was delayed by the necessity of acquiring the street frontage, and a three bay entrance led to
South London Theatre are aspiring directors. There are plenty of available roles behind scenes and help and encouragement is given to new members. There is a very active youth group (known as the "South London Youth Theatre") as well as children's classes. The children have their own showcases and are also encouraged to participate in the main productions. The South London Theatre is a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. The Gothic revival style building was originally a fire station, built in 1881, by the architect Robert Pearsall. It retains much of that original character, for example it is the