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Grand Opera House

The buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York were not originally intended to be a theatre. The tall section was built as York’s Corn Exchange in 1868 and was meant to be used as a concert hall from time to time. The auditorium was originally a warehouse opening onto Kings Street. In 1902 after the Corn Exchange failed, the buildings were converted into the Grand Opera House by William Peacock. The theatre opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. In 1903 the name became The Grand Opera House and Empire because new regulations banned smoking in serious theatre but allowed it in music hall type theatres and smoking was fashionable at the time. The theatre remained in the hands of William Peacock’s family until 1945. The programmes were very varied; pantomime, music hall, variety, serious theatre, amateur opera, plays, reviews, and silent films. Many famous people appeared here including Florrie Ford, Charlie and Sydney Chaplin, Gracie Fields, Lillie Langtry, George Robey, Cecily Courtneidge and Jimmy Jewel.
The theatre is now run by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group)and has been designated a Grade II listed building. Capacity: 1,000

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24 - 25 May

The Mousetrap Grand Opera House

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24 - 25 May

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The Mousetrap Grand Opera House

The Mousetrap

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Frank Skinner Grand Opera House

Frank Skinner

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James Acaster - COLD...

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Steve Steinman's Any...

Hello Again Neil Diamond Grand Opera House

Hello Again Neil Dia...

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The Solid Gold Rock...

Paul Merton's Impro Chums Grand Opera House

Paul Merton's Impro...

Little Miss Sunshine Grand Opera House

Little Miss Sunshine

The Rocky Horror Show Grand Opera House

The Rocky Horror Sho...

Ian McKellen on stage with Tol... Grand Opera House

Ian McKellen on stag...

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Hormonal Housewives

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ATTITUDE RISING

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Don't Stop Me Now!

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The Drifters

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The Tiger Who Came T...

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Thriller Live

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Great Yorkshire Frin...

The ELO Experience Grand Opera House

The ELO Experience

Rhythm of the Dance Grand Opera House

Rhythm of the Dance

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A Vision of Elvis

The Rolling Stones Story Grand Opera House

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UK Pink Floyd Experience Grand Opera House

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Soul Legends Grand Opera House

Soul Legends

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