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1900-Theatre opened on 16th July by Frank Matcham. Douglas Choral Union sing National Anthem |
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1913-Villa Marina Opened 1913-FLORRIE FORD sings "Its a long way to Tipperarry" at the Derby Castle Ballroom which later becomes war anthem |
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1920- frank Matcham dies at 66 1920-'Chu Chin Chow' plays at Gaiety 1921-Bench seating & barrieers extracted 1929-Gaiety goes on to National Grid |
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1930-Fire causes damage in wooden projection box, new concrete box built with new equipment installed 1938-Stage extended for Ice Show Season |
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1942-Services Players founded at the Gaietyby Jon Pertwee |
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1956-59-Gaiety used mainly as a cinema 1950-Manx Operatic Society formed |
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1966-Summer Season postponed due to National Seamans strike 1968-Theatre at worst state of deroliction in its history.Plans for demoloition. |
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1971-Theatre purchased by Isle of Man Government for £41,000 1979-Early refurbishments carried out by Victor Glasstone 1978 Friends of the Gaiety formed |
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1985-Stage Lighting goes from manual to computer for first time. 1981-Royal wedding shown live in theatre |
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1990-Restoration Project launched (see History of restoration for detail) |
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Centenary celebrated on July 16th 2000 |
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