Palace Theatre, Manchester

Palace Theatre
Address97 Oxford Street
Manchester
England
OwnerAmbassador Theatre Group as a CIO
TypeReceiving house
Capacity1,955 (seated)
Construction
Opened18 May 1891 (18 May 1891)
Renovated1896 (redecorated and altered) by Frank Matcham;
1913 (interior) by Bertie Crewe
Years active1891–present
ArchitectAlfred Darbyshire
Website
Official website
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameThe Palace Theatre
Designated8 June 1977
Reference no.1271227

The Palace Theatre is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street. The Palace and its sister theatre the Opera House on Quay Street are operated by the same parent company, Ambassador Theatre Group. The original capacity of 3,675 has been reduced to its current 1,955.