Scottish Cinemas and Theatres
Hope Street, City Centre
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Opened in 1867 as the Royal
Coliseum; originally by George Bell. Rebuilt by CJ Phipps after a fire
in 1880, and again after another fire in 1895. Used as a TV studio for
Scottish Television for many years until 1975, when the interior was
restored, and new foyer spaces built, and it reopened as a home for
Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet.
Listed Category A. Seats 1,547.Another exterior picture here. Pictures of the auditorium, ceiling detail, and proscenium kindly provided by Gary Painter.  A gallery of interior photos can be seen here. |
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