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 Classic Architecture |
Victoria Square Manchester BL1 1YZ United Kingdom +44 120 433 4433 |
Although the current building on this property was heavily renovated in the 1980s, this location has served as a concert hall for over 100 years. Albert Halls feature some of the most talented performers in an elegant, classic setting. Check their website for details on upcoming events and ticketing information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 State-of-the-art architectural tribute |
Pier 8 Salford Quays Manchester M5 2AZ United Kingdom +44 161 876 2000 |
The Lowry Project includes the Lowry, the Plaza, the Digital World Centre, access routes and transport infrastructure and is a tribute to Manchester's most famous artist - Lawrence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976). There is an art gallery containing over 300 of Lowry's paintings. The 1730-seater Lyric auditorium is the region's leading venue for international drama, opera, music and dance while the Quays - seating 466 - lends itself to comedy and drama performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of traditional opera and drama |
Quay Street Manchester M3 3HP United Kingdom +44 870 401 9000 |
This grand old 2000-capacity theatre was first opened on Boxing Day 1912 and through the intervening decades has played host to many of the biggest stars of British theatre including Noel Coward, Ivor Novello and Ralph Richardson. The lavish, opulent decor in rich reds and golds still evokes the atmosphere of that classic, bygone age. Although the Opera House was closed due to financial constraints in 1979, it was resurrected and re-opened in 1986, and has become the successful home of modern West End musicals, operas, plays and other large-scale shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent theatrical landmark |
Oxford Street Manchester M1 6FT United Kingdom +44 870 401 3000 |
Affectionately known as the Grand Old Lady of Oxford Street, the Palace Theatre is an imposing 1,998 capacity Victorian theatre that originally opened its doors to the public in July 1891. It lends itself to larger productions of touring plays, opera, ballet and popular musicals such as Phantom of the Operaand Les Miserables. Inside, the auditorium is decorated in the classical style, with lots of gilded features and plush deep red velvet upholstery. There are 2 steep-sided upper tiers, stalls and several ornate boxes, giving the whole place a feeling of good old-fashioned grand opulence. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A famous musical institution |
124 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9RD United Kingdom +44 161 907 5555 |
Although this nationally famous Manchester institution has only been in existence since 1973, its roots lie in the late 19th century. It is a place where top young musicians and opera singers from across the country train and refine their talents - many go on to become great stars of the stage.Regular concerts and recitals (by both students and trained musicians) are also held here at the state-of-the-art 450-capacity Brown Shipley concert hall, and there is also a regular programme of jazz, left-field and avant-garde performances on offer. Recent visitors have included such contemporary luminaries as Courtney Pine, Ivor Cutler and Yo La Tengo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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