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Palace Theatre, Manchester, Victorian theatre in Oxford Street, Manchester, England

The Palace Theatre stands at the intersection of Oxford Street and Whitworth Street, featuring a capacity of 1,955 seats across multiple levels.

Architects Alfred Darbyshire and Bertie Crewe designed this Grade II listed building, which opened its doors on May 18, 1891 with a ballet performance.

The theatre presents large-scale musicals, operas, ballets and concerts, maintaining its status as Manchester's principal venue for touring productions.

Visitors can purchase tickets directly from the box office or through the official website, with prices ranging from £12.50 to £66.50 for performances.

During the Manchester Blitz of September 1940, the theatre survived a direct hit from a German bomb and continued operating after repairs.

Location: Manchester

Architects: Alfred Darbyshire, Bertie Crewe

Official opening: May 18, 1891

Address: Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT, England

Website: http://atg.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.47500,-2.24083

Latest update: May 19, 2025 07:02

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