The Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House is a theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It opened on 23 December 1895. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... Motto: [citation needed] (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (de facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (de facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3, NI Sign Language Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The theatre saw performances by Gracie Fields, Will Fyffe and Harry Lauder. During the celebrations to mark the end of World War II, Eisenhower, Montgomery and Alanbrooke attended gala performances at the theatre. In the 1950s the Grand Opera House was acquired by the Rank Organisation which led to its increasing use as a cinema. However the increasing popularity of television soon ended this and the theatre went into decline in the 1960s. Dame Gracie Fields, DBE (9 January 1898–27 September 1979), born Grace Stansfield, was an English singer and comedian who became one of the greatest stars of both cinema and music hall. ... Will Fyffe (1885, Dundee, Scotland – 1947) was a popular music-hall entertainer in the United Kingdom in the early years of the 20th Century,best known for his song I Belong To Glasgow, even though the east coast city of Dundee was his hometown. ... Sir Harry Lauder, KBE (4 August 1870 - 26 February 1950) was a very famous Scottish entertainer, described by Sir Winston Churchill as Scotlands greatest ever ambassador! // Early Years Born Henry Lauder at 4 Bridge Street Portobello, the residence of his mother’s father, he was the eldest son of... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC (17 November 1887 – 24 March 1976) was a British Army officer, often referred to as Monty. He successfully commanded Allied forces at the Battle of El Alamein, a major turning point in World War II, and... Lord Alanbrooke as shown on his book of memoirs Field Marshal Sir Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO (July 23, 1883 - June 17, 1963) was a career soldier, Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the Second World War and promoted Field Marshal in 1944. ... The 1950s was the decade spanning the years 1950 to 1959. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...

Despite the onset of the Troubles, the theatre was listed in the 1970s and has been restored extensively since. The building has been damaged by bombs on several occasions, usually when the nearby Europa Hotel has been targeted. The theatre continued to thrive, hpwever, hosting musicals, plays, pantomimes and live music. The Troubles is a term used to describe two periods of violence in Ireland during the twentieth century. ... Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The Fantasticks was the longest-running musical in history. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that The British Pantomime be merged into this article or section. ... A classical music concert in the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. ...

During the 1990s, the running of the theatre was taken over by the Grand Opera House Trust. An extensive rennovation was undertaken with the notable addition of The Baby Grand building. Its striking, modern appearance caused a a certain amount of controversy and mixed reviews as some felt that it was not in keeping with the original theatre. The building is intended to host smaller musical, dramatic and comedy performances and Belfast Fashion Week, as well as a host of educational events. The theatre reopened with a Gala event on the 21st October 2006. See also 1990s, the band The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, sometimes informally including popular culture from the late 1980s and shortly after the year 2000. ... (Redirected from 21st October) October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Grand Opera House website