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Capitol

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The Capitol Theatre opened in 1931, a two tier theatre with 1900 seats and a café on the ground floor. No further description found. After severe fire damage in 1932 it was rebuilt as a cinema theatre without the café. It reverted to a theatre from 1948 to 1950. In 1956 the Capitol was gutted to form a TV studio/theatre; this closed in 1968. In 1971 it was reopened by Manchester Polytechnic for students/acting school, and was renamed the Horniman, retaining virtually the interior of the TV theatre.

It was demolished in 1999.

Built / Converted
1931
Dates of use
  • 1948 - 1950: 1971-96
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Horniman Theatre
Events
  • 1931 Design/Construction:
    Peter Cummings
    - Architect
  • 1933 Alteration: rebuilt after severe fire damage
    Peter Cummings
    - Architect
  • 1936 Owner/Management: Union
  • 1937 Owner/Management: ABC
  • 1948 - 1950 Use: 1971-96
  • 1956 Owner/Management: ABC TV
  • 1956 Alteration: converted to TV studio
    Unknown
    - Architect
  • 1971 Owner/Management: Manchester Polytechnic
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    1900
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1936: 1835
    1990s: 130
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -