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Tivoli Theatre, Manchester
Also known as the Alexandra Theatre / Folly Theatre

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The Tivoli Theatrel, Manchester was built in 1865 and was a conversion from a former chappel. The Theatre was run in the 1880s by Edward Garcia who also ran the Grand Circus and Comedy Theatre in Manchester at the time.

The Folly Theatre was reconstructed in 1897 and again in 1921 when it reopened as a Cinema.

The Theatre was demolished after a fire in 1936.

Arthur Lloyd is known to have performed here in 1886 and 1903.

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