The Collie

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When the Coliseum Theatre opened as a music hall, it is said that there was genuine consternation among cab drivers who feared for their lives when approaching St Martin’s Lane lest the revolving globe above the theatre should come crashing to earth.

St Martin’s Lane? This time o’ night, guv’nor? You’re ‘avin a bubble, intcha?

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