A lil bit of history... The Manchester Apollo was originally opened in 1930, purpose built to be a cinema and a variety hall. The Apollo carried this service on to the public right up until 1970, which was when the cinema industry began to decline. The Apollo is now a listed building, with a capacity of 3500. The Apollo today... Inside there are three bars, the ground floor with two and the second level has one. Entering you come into the lobby where merchandise is sold (just on the left). The ceiling is a distinctive and unforgetable red with a raked floor allowing an excellent view of the stage from anywhere in the ...  Read the complete review

The Manchester Apollo is a concert venue in the Ardwick area of the city, that first opened its doors as a cinema in 1930, before giving way to theatre and music performances. Theatre productions at the Apollo are now rare (tending to take place at the Palace Theatre, or the Opera House), and the vast majority of shows taking place at the venue now are live music performances, with top name comedians also filling the seats when they come to town. Comprising two main layouts (fully seated, and concert standing), the Apollo is split into 2 sections, a ground floor (which can be either seated, or standing, depending on the artist), and a circle ...  Read the complete review