 Other animal acts followed, including the popular dog act "Gelert and Victor", lecture pieces, pantomimes and local spectacles.The popular comedian John Palmer then managed the theatre until 1789, when he was committed to Horsemonger Lane Gaol as "a rogue and a vagabond".It continued in use until 1810, although it had a troubled existence, being burnt down in 1799 and again on 12 August 1805.