Theatres · North West England
Theatre Royal, Manchester
In or near Manchester.
Theatre Royal, Manchester in England North West, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate · 0.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Theatre Royal, Manchester is located at postcode M3 4FN and is approximately 0.5 km from Deansgate railway station. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
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
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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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.
Official information
The Theatre Royal, now known as the Royale Club, is Manchester's oldest surviving theatre, originally built in 1845. The building features a classical style with a monumental facade and retains some historical interior elements, including a balcony from 1875.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4777, -2.2465
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 4FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Established
- 1845
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7777435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Theatre Royal, Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently 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.
- What is Theatre Royal, Manchester?
- Theatre Royal, Manchester in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Theatre Royal, Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 4FN.
- When was Theatre Royal, Manchester built?
- Built or established in 1845. Designed by John Gould Irwin.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 4FN.