Grand Old Opera House (Q33956)
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Revision as of 12:46, 1 November 2023 by ChrisVG (talk | contribs) (Created claim: Property:P47: STANDING proudly on the corner of Linthorpe and Southfield Roads in Middlesbrough was once the Grand Opera House opened in 1903.It was a magnificent theatre designed by Hope and Maxwell with a seating capacity for 2,600 plus standing room for 700. There was seating in the pit, orchestra stalls, dress circle, upper circle, gallery and amphitheatre plus 10 private boxes.The proscenium was 30ft wide and the stage 40ft deep. There were 12 dressing ro...)
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| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Grand Old Opera House | No description defined |
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STANDING proudly on the corner of Linthorpe and Southfield Roads in Middlesbrough was once the Grand Opera House opened in 1903.It was a magnificent theatre designed by Hope and Maxwell with a seating capacity for 2,600 plus standing room for 700. There was seating in the pit, orchestra stalls, dress circle, upper circle, gallery and amphitheatre plus 10 private boxes.The proscenium was 30ft wide and the stage 40ft deep. There were 12 dressing rooms.The large interior ceiling dome was supported by marble pillars. A smaller dome topped the corner entrance. In May 1914, The Grand Opera House put on a summer season of films which proved so successful it lasted until November. Live theatre returned in 1916 with an exclusive Middlesbrough run of ''Birth of a Nation''. (English)
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