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What is the Grand Opera House?

What is the Grand Opera House?

The Grand Opera House is Northern Ireland’s premier theatre, the only Victorian Theatre in Northern Ireland, built by the renowned architect Frank Matcham in 1895. The Theatre presents an outstanding programme of drama, dance, opera, comedy, musicals and family shows.

Who owns the Grand Opera House?

Grand Opera House Trust
The Theatre’s annual pantomime, which has been performed since its opening in 1895, remains the most popular show each year. The Theatre’s capacity is 1,058….Grand Opera House, Belfast.

Address 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7HR Northern Ireland
Coordinates 54.595°N 5.935°W
Owner Grand Opera House Trust
Type Visiting Production
Construction

How old is the Grand Opera House Belfast?

126c. 1895
Grand Opera House/Age

What is meant by the term grand opera?

: opera in which the plot is serious or tragic and the entire text is set to music.

How many seats are in the Grand Opera House Belfast?

1,063
Grand Opera House/Capacity

Does Dublin have an opera house?

Just 1.5 hours from Dublin the award-winning National Opera House is Ireland’s first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house built in the ancient Viking town of Wexford. The building was opened in 2008 on the footprint of the old Theatre Royal which had been the home to the Wexford Festival Opera for over 50 years.

Which opera has the largest cast?

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been the largest single generator of income and jobs in Broadway and U.S. theatrical history. In the New York production alone, an estimated 6,500 people (including 400 actors) have been employed during its more than three decades run.

When was grand opera most popular?

Grand opera reached its height of popularity during the middle to late 19th century. During this period, German composer Richard Wagner and Italian…

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    Which musical has the biggest cast?

    10 Great Musicals With Large Casts

    • The Sound of Music.
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    • Chicago.
    • Grease.
    • Into the Woods.
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    • Les Miserables.
    • Phantom of the Opera.