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
Millfield Theatre an annual traditional pantomime which runs for 6 weeks over the Christmas period undertaking over 60 performances including 24 specifically for local schools. Aladdin is the current production for Christmas 2016. The theatre is located close to the Great Cambridge roundabout, where the North Circular and A10 meet. The nearest railway station is Silver Street, and the following London Bus routes serve the area: Millfield Theatre Millfield Theatre forms part of Millfield Arts Centre, which encompasses Millfield Theatre, Millfield House and The Dugdale Centre in Enfield Town. The theatre is owned, managed and funded entirely by London Borough of Enfield.