Theatre Royal and Opera House [Bury] (Q9708)
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Theatre building in Bury, United Kingdom
- Theatre Royal and Opera House
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Theatre Royal and Opera House [Bury] | Theatre building in Bury, United Kingdom |
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Built by Frank Matcham. Opened 26 Dec 1889 as Theatre Royal and Opera House. 1919 auditorium modernisation by W. W. Longbottom. From 1933, used exclusively as a cinema. 1937 major exterior and interior rebuilding by C. R. Cooper and Chris H. Cooper. Re-opened as Royal Cinema (1310 seats). 1979 renamed Essoldo Cinema, 1980 renamed Classic Cinema. Various interior rebuildings. Closed 9 May 1985, subsequently demolished in favour of shops. (English)
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1889
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1985
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