Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Alhambra Theatre
Also known as: Bradford Alhambra
In or near Bradford.
Alhambra Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Interchange · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Alhambra Theatre, the nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BD7 1AJ, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not provided.
About
Alhambra Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1914. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: Morley Street, Bradford, BD7 1AJ. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 53.7917°, -1.7571°.
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Heritage listing
The Alhambra Theatre is a theatre in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, named after the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which was the place of residence of the Emir of the Emirate of Granada. It was built in 1913 at a cost of £20,000 for theatre impresario Francis Laidler, and opened on Wednesday 18 March 1914. In 1964, Bradford City Council bought the Alhambra for £78,900 and in 1974, it was designated a Grade II listed building. It underwent extensive refurbishment in 1986.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Alhambra Theatre is a historic venue in Bradford that has been entertaining audiences for over a century. It hosts a variety of performances including musicals, drama, and dance, and is known for its grand productions and significant pantomime events.
From the Wikipedia article
The Alhambra Theatre is a theatre in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, named after the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which was the place of residence of the Emir of the Emirate of Granada. It was built in 1913 at a cost of £20,000 for theatre impresario Francis Laidler, and opened on Wednesday 18 March 1914. In 1964, Bradford City Council bought the Alhambra for £78,900 and in 1974, it was designated a Grade II listed building. It underwent extensive refurbishment in 1986. Today it is a receiving house for large-scale touring theatre of all types and the main house seats 1,456.
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Background
History
Francis Laidler, who already owned two music halls in Bradford, opened the new Alhambra Theatre in 1914. The architects were Chadwick and Watson, who described it as "English renaissance of the Georgian period".
Architecture
The building is recognisable for its large domed turret with giant-paired Corinthian columns, an iconic landmark on the Bradford skyline together with the complementary domes on the adjacent, disused Bradford Odeon. Behind this, the building is stepped up, culminating in tall square towers with smaller domes. It is situated on a sloping site amongst other Bradford landmarks – the National Media Museum, aforementioned Bradford Odeon, the former Windsor Baths building and Bradford City Park. The entrance to the building is on the corner on the other side of the building to the dome and has a distinctive iron and glass canopy. Elsewhere, the exterior is faced in white faience, which has now…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7917, -1.7571
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD7 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford West
- Phone
- 01274 432000
- Established
- 1914
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Interchange — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w159296322 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alhambra, Bradford.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alhambra Theatre?
- Alhambra Theatre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD7 1AJ), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- What is Alhambra Theatre?
- Alhambra Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alhambra Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD7 1AJ.
- When was Alhambra Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1914.
- Who owns Alhambra Theatre?
- Alhambra Theatre is owned by Bradford City Council (General manager-Adam Renton).
- Is Alhambra Theatre a listed building?
- Alhambra Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Alhambra Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD7 1AJ.