In 1962, strong opposition to the establishment of a London base for the RSC came from the Royal National Theatre which – led by Viscount Chandos and Laurence Olivier – wished to be the sole subsidised company operating in London. Following a deal with Prince Littler, managing director of Associated Theatre Properties, the RSC established the Aldwych Theatre as its London base for productions transferred from Stratford to London, its stage redesigned to match the RST's apron stage.
in 1962 strong opposition to the establishment of a london base for the rsc came from the royal national theatre which – led by viscount chandos and laurence olivier – wished to be the sole subsidised company operating in london following a deal with prince littler managing director of associated theatre properties the rsc established the aldwych theatre as its london base for productions transferred from stratford to london its stage redesigned to match the rst's apron stage