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Monthly Archive: January, 2020

28th January 2020

Comedy tops the bill at The Manchester Hippodrome in 1923

  Sir Oswald Stoll and the Moss Empire Theatres. Sir Oswald Stoll who owned the Manchester Hippodrome Theatre joined up with Edward Moss  and Richard Thornton to create Moss Empire Theatre Company in 1900. Eventually they opened 28 variety theatres throughout the country. In 1912 Sir Oswald  Stoll was responsible for putting on the first Royal Command Performance.  Amongst other...
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19th January 2020

Paganini hit Manchester by storm in 1832 !

Niccolò  Paganini Manchester ‘Theatre Royal’ patrons were honoured in both 1832 and 1838 with the appearances and performances of this world class musician who’s music is still played today. Niccolò  Paganini In January 1832 Manchester had the privilege of hosting the world famous Italian Niccolò Paganini as he was one of the opening concerts at the 1832 Manchester Music Festival....
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