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About Manchester Opera House
Manchester Opera House is a premier English commercial touring theatre in the heart of Manchester, operated by Ambassador Theatre Group. With a capacity of 1,920 across stalls, circle, gallery, and two cantilevered balconies, the venue hosts landmark productions from the West End and beyond. Located at 3 Quay Street, M3 3HP, the Opera House is easily accessible by car, rail, and tram. Whether you’re catching a classic musical or a contemporary show, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and trusted service.
Plan ahead with our insider tips: secure your seats early for popular productions, check nearby parking with ATG-discount options at NCP Spinningfields, NCP Great Northern Warehouse, Q-Park Deansgate North, and Q-Park First Street. Transit access is convenient via Deansgate, Oxford Road, and St Peter's Square tram stops. For your stay, consider nearby hotels like Premier Inn Manchester Opera House or Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester (Free Trade Hall area). Need help finding the right show or seating? We’re as reliable as a friend in the business, ready to help you secure tickets without the hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,920 seats (Stalls, Circle, Gallery with two cantilevered balconies seating ~500 each).
- Address: 3 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: English commercial touring theatre (receiving house) operated by Ambassador Theatre Group.
- Seating plan: seating chart is available; auditorium layout includes stalls, circle, gallery with two 500-seat balconies.
- Parking: nearby public car parks with ATG discounts (e.g., NCP Spinningfields, NCP Great Northern Warehouse, Q-Park Deansgate North, Q-Park First Street).
- Transit: proximal to Manchester’s rail and tram network; nearest stops include Deansgate, Oxford Road, and St Peter's Square tram stop.
- Nearby hotels: options such as Premier Inn Manchester Opera House and Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester (Free Trade Hall area).
- Notable historic events: European premiere of West Side Story (1958); regional premiere of The Phantom of the Opera (1993–1995); Demon Days Live by Gorillaz (2005); world premiere of Ghost the Musical (2011); UK premiere of 9 to 5 (2012).
- Renamed/renovation: opened as New Theatre (1912), renamed New Queen's Theatre (1915), then Opera House (1920); still standing and active.