Metropole Theatre Openshaw

A new theatre has just been erected in Manchester. The building, which has been named the Metropole Theatre is situated in Ashton Old Road. The new house has been built to the plans of Mr Alley, architect of Altrincham by Messrs Broadhead & Company, contractors. The interior consists of pit, circle and gallery, which have accommodation for four thousand people. The pit is reached from the street, the circle by an easy flight of stairs and the galleries by inclines. The floors are of concrete, the doors of iron, there are numerous exits and a steel curtain divides the stage from the auditorium. The theatre is illuminated by electric light from an installation on the premises. On the circle floor is a room extending the width of the building for use during the intervals for refreshment purposes. [The Builder 23 April 1898 Page 400]

The theatre stood near Dyer Street. Opened 1898. Variety & Pictures from 1909. 1,739 seats. Closed March 1958. Demolished 1962.

Reference           The Builder 23 April 1898 Page 400