The Opera House Manchester offers touring productions of top musical theater shows, ballet performances, concerts from a variety of artists and a Christmas Pageant. The building itself is a historic Grade II listed building located on Quay Street in the heart of downtown Manchester.
The Opera House opened in 1912 as the New Theater, was renamed New Queen's Theater in 1915 and took on its current title in 1920. The building has been through many iterations throughout its history, at one point serving as a bingo hall for 5 years. Today, it's among the premier theaters in the city.
Opera House Manchester - one of the highlights of 11 Best Theaters in Manchester (Read all about Manchester here)
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Highlights of the Opera House Manchester
The Opera House is a place where visitors can view everything from Shakespeare to the latest in popular Broadway and award-winning musicals, concerts by some of the biggest global acts, comedy shows and other live performances. It's also famed for its historic importance and architecture.
The theater is a fine example of the classical style with a symmetrical 15-bay facade, a 5-bay center and fluted ionic columns. The gable features a bracketed, molded cornice. A relief of a horse-drawn chariot passing beneath an arch rises above the central bays. Its stage measures 12.8 meters x 11.2 meters, and it seats 1,920.
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Things to know about the Opera House Manchester
The theater offers family-friendly surroundings and atmosphere, though individual shows will determine how suitable any given event may be for younger audiences. It is completely accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Resources for the hard of hearing are also available.
Security is of prime importance, so bag checks are performed, and rucksacks or suitcases are not allowed. Onsite amenities include restrooms and bars where you can get a cocktail before the show or between acts. Carparks are available within a few blocks of the theater, and all major bus routes stop along Quay Street where the theater is located.
Opera House Manchester
Location: 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, UK
Phone: +44 (0)8448 713018
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