<P> In 1993 , the centenary of Novello 's birth was marked by several celebratory shows around the UK , including one at the Players Theatre in London . In 2005 , the Strand Theatre , above which Novello lived for many years , was renamed the Novello Theatre , with a plaque in his honour set at the entrance . On 27 June 2009 , a statue of Novello was unveiled outside the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay . Plaques detailing some of his best - known songs are fitted to the pedestal , along with a dedication to Novello . Novello 's memory is promoted by The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau , which holds annual events around Britain , including an annual pilgrimage to Redroofs each June . Redroofs was sold after Novello 's death and is now a theatre training school . </P>
<P> In 1993 , the centenary of Novello 's birth was marked by several celebratory shows around the UK , including one at the Players Theatre in London . In 2005 , the Strand Theatre , above which Novello lived for many years , was renamed the Novello Theatre , with a plaque in his honour set at the entrance . On 27 June 2009 , a statue of Novello was unveiled outside the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay . Plaques detailing some of his best - known songs are fitted to the pedestal , along with a dedication to Novello . Novello 's memory is promoted by The Ivor Novello Appreciation Bureau , which holds annual events around Britain , including an annual pilgrimage to Redroofs each June . Redroofs was sold after Novello 's death and is now a theatre training school . </P>
welsh actor who had theatre named after him
welsh actor who had theatre named after him
Ivor Novello
Ivor Novello