Palace Theatre, Manchester
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Theatre build date:
1891
History:
The Palace Theatre is one of the UK’s most popular and successful receiving houses. The venue has received countless major touring productions, and has staged ballet, opera and numerous one-nighters and charity events.
The Palace was originally built as the Palace Theatre of Varieties in 1891 and has undergone a number of changes since. The auditorium was first reconstructed in 1913, and then again in 1953 when the theatre’s exterior was also renovated after bomb damage. During its early years, the Palace played host to some of the biggest names in showbusiness, including Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Danny Kaye and Noel Coward.
Audiences dwindled during the 1970’s the Palace, along with its sister theatre the Manchester Opera House, was threatened with closure. However, a local charity took up the running of the theatre. Plans were hatched to make it the receiving house of the future and the theatre was installed with the first computerised box office system in Europe.
Previously called:
The Palace Theatre of Varieties
1891
History:
The Palace Theatre is one of the UK’s most popular and successful receiving houses. The venue has received countless major touring productions, and has staged ballet, opera and numerous one-nighters and charity events.
The Palace was originally built as the Palace Theatre of Varieties in 1891 and has undergone a number of changes since. The auditorium was first reconstructed in 1913, and then again in 1953 when the theatre’s exterior was also renovated after bomb damage. During its early years, the Palace played host to some of the biggest names in showbusiness, including Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Danny Kaye and Noel Coward.
Audiences dwindled during the 1970’s the Palace, along with its sister theatre the Manchester Opera House, was threatened with closure. However, a local charity took up the running of the theatre. Plans were hatched to make it the receiving house of the future and the theatre was installed with the first computerised box office system in Europe.
Previously called:
The Palace Theatre of Varieties
Contact Details
Palace TheatreOxford Street
Manchester
M1 6FT
For all ticket enquiries, call 0871 789 1004
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Facilities
Theatre capacity:1,998
Theatre layout:
The Place Theatre seating is arranged on three levels: stalls, circle and grand tier.
The stalls offer clear views throughout, although the back two rows of the stalls (V and W) may struggle to see the top of some sets due to the overhang of the circle. Similarly, those sitting towards the back of the circle, particularly towards the sides, may be affected by the overhang of the grand tier.
Although it is high and set far back, great angles mean the grand tier offers great views and a great price. However, legroom is limited.
Air conditioned:
Yes
