Theatres · North West England
Theatre Royal, Manchester
Theatre Royal, Manchester in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Theatre Royal, Manchester is a cinema or movie theatre in England North West, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
The Theatre Royal in Manchester, England, opened in 1845. Situated next to the Free Trade Hall, it is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester. It was commissioned by Mancunian businessman John Knowles who wanted a theatre venue in the city, and it is the oldest theatre building in Manchester city centre. The Theatre Royal operated as a theatre from 1845 until 1921, when it closed in the face of growing competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House. The building has since been converted numerous times for use as a cinema, bingo hall and nightclub. It has been unoccupied since 2011, with the nightclub hosting its last night on 31 December 2010. In 2012, the building was purchased by Edwardian Hotels, owner of the neighbouring Radisson Edwardian.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Theatre Royal in Manchester, England, opened in 1845. Situated next to the Free Trade Hall, it is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester. It was commissioned by Mancunian businessman John Knowles who wanted a theatre venue in the city, and it is the oldest theatre building in Manchester city centre. The Theatre Royal operated as a theatre from 1845 until 1921, when it closed in the face of growing competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House. The building has since been converted numerous times for use as a cinema, bingo hall and nightclub. It has been unoccupied since 2011, with the nightclub hosting its last night on 31 December 2010. In 2012, the building was purchased by Edwardian Hotels, owner of the neighbouring Radisson Edwardian. Edwardian Hotels have no intention of re-developing the Grade II listed building and it was placed on the Theatres Trust's "At Risk" register in 2013. Recent infractions include an order in 2019 for making alterations without listed consent and in 2024 for leaks into the interior.
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Background
Architecture
The theatre, which stands on an island site on the south side of Peter Street, is constructed in sandstone ashlar. It has two storeys, with an attic, and was built in the neoclassical style. Around the building, between the upper storey and the attic, is a modillioned cornice. Its entrance front facing Peter Street is symmetrical with three bays, the central bay being wider than the lateral bays. The central bay is in the form of a portico, with Corinthian columns and pilasters. Its entablature contains a central semicircular arch breaking through to the gable. Steps lead up to entrances in each bay. Above the central entrance is a pedimented niche containing a statue of William…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4777, -2.2465
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 4FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Established
- 1845
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7777435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Theatre Royal, Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Theatre Royal, Manchester?
- Theatre Royal, Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M3 4FN), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- When was Theatre Royal, Manchester built?
- Built or established in 1845.
- Who owns Theatre Royal, Manchester?
- Theatre Royal, Manchester is owned by Edwardian London.
- Is Theatre Royal, Manchester a listed building?
- Theatre Royal, Manchester is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Theatre Royal, Manchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 4FN. It sits within the Manchester Central parliamentary constituency.