The Curtain Playhouse, where iconic plays like Romeo & Juliet were likely staged, marks a significant archaeological find, revealing London's theatrical roots from 1577.
The theatre's initial discovery in 2011 led to significant changes in housing plans, as the archaeological remains warranted the establishment of a dedicated museum.
Historians now believe the Curtain Playhouse's rectangular layout and long stage characteristics significantly contributed to its role in London's cultural history before The Globe.
Excavations in 2016 revealed the theatre as the earliest known example of its kind in London, altering previous assumptions about its shape and design.
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