Albert Halls
This 670-seat theatre offers a varied programme of events including comedy shows, concerts, pantomimes, and theatrical performances.
The Albert Halls are also a popular venue for weddings, banquets and conferences.
What’s On
Shows and events scheduled for 2011 include Ken Dodd, Sally Morgan, Neil Morrissey, The Saw Doctors, Colin Fry, Snooker Legends, Freddie Starr, The Producers, Joe Longthorne, Omid Djalili, Dave Spikey, and Jerry Sadowitz. The third Friday of every month is the Comedy Club night.
To see a detailed listing of what’s on and purchase tickets visit the official website.
Tickets can also be purchased from the box office, located in the foyer of the theatre. For telephone bookings, call 01204 334400.
Location
The Albert Halls is housed within Bolton’s magnificent Victorian town hall, just a short walk from both the bus and train stations.
There are over 20 car parks in Bolton town centre. The closest are at the Octagon Theatre (surface and multi-storey), Back Cheapside, and Central Street.
History
In the early 1860s Bolton Council ran a competition for the design of a new town hall. The winning architect was William Hill of Leeds who designed a building very similar to Leeds Town Hall.
Construction began in 1866 and was completed in 1873. The building was opened on June 5 1873 by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
On November 14 1981 a fire broke out in the Albert Hall. Its heavy doors prevented the flames from spreading to the rest of the town hall but the interior of the theatre was completely destroyed. A sad loss was the famous pipe organ, built in 1874 by Gray and Davison of London.
The new Albert Halls complex officially opened in April 1985.
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