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Situated in the North-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla, the former Summer capital of the British, is famous for its snowcapped
mountains, apples, and pine forest, flowers and gentle natives. It is one of the
renowned tourist spots in India. The marvelous serenity of the hill resort draws
a large number of tourists every year. You will find plenty of Tourist Attractions
in Shimla in India. And looking for Entertainment in Shimla in India? Apart from
the Ritz, Shahi and Rivoli Theatre, you can also go to the Gaity Theatre in
Shimla in India or the Kali Bari Hall, near the Grand Hotel.
Situated on The Mall in Shimla in India, the Gaiety Theatre opened on the 30th
May, 1887. The year was notable for the Jubilee Year of Queen Victoria. Renowned
film personalities like K.L. Saigal, Prithvi Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer
Kendall, Raj Babbar, Anupam Kher, Manohar Singh, Nasseerudin Shah, regularly
performed on the stage of this famous theatre. Some of the best plays of London
were staged here. At present, this Gaiety Theatre is recognized as social club.
Various colleges and schools organize their stage shows here.
The neo- Gothic structure of the Gaiety Theatre is built in the style of the
prize winning design of Bijou theatre and it is also notable for its quality
sound system. The architect, Henry Irwin, designed the building.
Some of the leading theatre personalities like Field Marshal Lord Roberts,
Commander-in-Chief of India; Major P.H. Dnyer, Lord Bill Beresford, famous poet
and author Rudyard Kipling, Lord Kitchner, Mrs. Deane, Major General Sir Godfrey
Williams, Colonel Baden Powell, Sir Dennis Fitz Patrick were associated with
the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club.
If you are coming to visit the beautiful town of Shimla, do not forget to visit
this heritage building of Shimla.
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