Deptford Albany Theatre

This was built at the end of the 19th century. It was here, at their second gig in 1977, that Dire Straits gave themselves this name because of their terrible financial situation. edit

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sadietaylor commented:

Cafe Racers changed their name to Dire Straigts and as supporting act to Squeeze appeared at the Albany Theatre in 1977

30 December 2004 12.00am

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The Deptford Albanny
Douglas Way
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