The Theatre Royal in Manchester England opened in 1845. Situated next to the Free Trade Hall it is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester. It was commissioned by Mancunian businessman John Knowles who wanted a theatre venue in the city.The Theatre Royal operated as a theatre from 1845 until 1921 when it closed in the face of growing competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House. The building has since been converted numerous times for use as a cinema bingo hall and nightclub.
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