What was the name of the first purpose-built permanent playhouse in London, erected by James Burbage in 1576?
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Correct answer: The Theatre
James Burbage's 'The Theatre,' built in 1576 in Shoreditch just outside London's city limits, was England's first permanent purpose-built playhouse. When its lease expired, the building's timber was dismantled and used to construct the Globe on Bankside.
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