Manchester Theatres occupy a very important place in the history of theatre in Britain. Miss Horniman established the first theater in the city in 1907. Manchester is well known for its excellent theaters. A number of popular shows are organized in these theatres that are performed by both local and international artists. Both family and children shows are organized at the theatres. A large number of shows are based on classic fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, Pinocchio and many more. Some of the theatrical shows are also based on popular novels and dramas. Some of the popular Manchester Theatres are:
The Palace Theatre: It is located in Oxford Street in Manchester. It was initially called as the Palace Theatre of Varieties and was established in 1891 with a huge sum of £40,500.
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Bridgewater Hall: This reputed international concert venue of Manchester was opened in September 1996 with a cost of £42m.
The Lowry: Located at Salford Quays this theater was opened in April 2000. It houses two theaters with the capacity 1,730 and 466 including a bar, restaurant and cafes.
Opera House: Located on Quay Street of Deansgate, it is one of the premier venues of the city.
MEN Arena: This largest indoor venue in Britain was established in 1995,which can accommodate nearly 21,000 people.
Some of the other Manchester Theaters are Contact Theatre, The Green Room, The Royal Exchange Theatre and The Library Theatre. The Theatres of Manchester form an integral part of the entertainment scene of the city.
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