Opera House Manchester
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Our Tours are a great way to explore the theatre and hear about its amazing history! Tour the beautiful auditorium and have special access to restricted areas of the building. The tour has plenty of opportunities to ask questions with our Creative Learning tour guide, giving you some time to chat about your favourite stories from the day.
Tours will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Please be sure to arrive 5 minutes before start time as doors will open at 11am sharp. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Please note:
Tour tickets must be booked in advance as tickets are not available on the door.
Meeting point for Opera House Tours is The Main Entrance.
Access to restricted areas of the building, including backstage, are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Tours do not include show ticket.
Access information:
If you have access needs, please do get in touch with the Creative Learning Team before booking on 01612 456 635 or via email: [email protected] so we can best support you with this experience. Many areas on the public theatre tour are only accessible via stairs and there is no lift access at the Opera House.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VENUE TOUR AND IS NOT A PERFORMANCE.
Opera House Manchester
Originally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920. It's also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.
Opera House Manchester
With an ATG+ membership, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits across 35+ ATG venues
