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Blackpool Opera House in generalNewest Review: ... H 33.5m -2 stage lifts -Vehicle access direct from car park -Dressing room capacity: 100 -Seating -Stalls: 1,504 -Balcony: 654 -Circle: 762 -General lighting with dimmers & blackout -Stereo sound, 16 mic, line inputs & mixing -250 meters from the sea front -Part of the Winter Gardens complex which also houses shops, restaurants, a café, a bar, as well as a small amusements arcade. The complex also has a number of function rooms and the music concert venue 'The Empress Ballroom'. In recent years acts such as Radiohead, the White Stripes, The Verve and The Killers have all performed here. To check out and book current show... more |
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by jac22 - written on 05/02/08 (Very useful, 69 readings)
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The Background The Blackpool Opera House has been at the heart of the town for over 100 years since it was completed in 1889. It was designed by the prolific theatre architect who also put pencil to paper for the town's Grand Theatre and Tower ballroom. Both of these are still central to the town today appealing to both the old and the young. Over the years Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all performed here. More recently, stars such as Shirley Bassey , Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Jim Davidson and Peter Kay have graced the stage. The theatre has also staged famous west end productions including 'Cats' and ...
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