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The Opera House Theatre is a theatre in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. [2] It is located within the Winter Gardens, a large entertainment complex in the town centre and originally opened in 1889, although it has been rebuilt twice, in 1910 and 1939. [3] As part of the Winter Gardens, the theatre is a Grade II* Listed Building. [4]
The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Grade II* listed building, [1] operated by Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited [2] on behalf of Blackpool Council, which purchased the property from Leisure Parcs Ltd as part of a £40 million deal in 2010.
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Reginald Herbert Dixon, MBE, ARCM (16 October 1904 – 9 May 1985) was an English theatre organist who was primarily known for his position as organist at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, a position he held from March 1930 until March 1970. He made and sold more recordings than any other organist before him, or since.
The venue was built in 1896. [4] It was designed by Manghall and Littlewood of Manchester, and decorated by J.M.Boekbinder. At 110 by 189 ft (34 by 58 m) with 20,790 sq ft (1,931 m 2) of floor space, the ballroom was one of the largest in the world.
An opera house is a theater building used for performances of opera. Like many theaters, it usually includes a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, backstage facilities for costumes and building sets, as well as offices for the institution's administration. While some venues are constructed specifically for operas, other opera houses are ...
The Alhambra (Blackpool) Limited company was formed, with support from local publican and former acrobat Henry Brooks. [2] £220,000 was authorised for the build and shares in the company were offered to the general public in 1897. They sold out immediately; 3/5 of the shareholders came from Lancashire, and 1/8 from Blackpool.