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Architect: Frank Matcham
First Opened: 23rd December 1895 (128 years ago)
Former Names: New Grand Opera House and Cirque, Palace of Varieties
Website: www.goh.co.uk 
Telephone: 028 9024 1919
Address: 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7HR
The Grand Opera House opened in December 1895 presenting variety, music hall (vaudeville) and circus acts. The theatre was designed by prolific UK theatre architect Frank Matcham. The theatre was used as a cinema for a period however now hosts musicals, drama, ballet, opera, and comedy performances as well as educational events and tours.