Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man

Douglas, Italy

The Gaiety Theatre and Opera House is a theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man which together with the Villa Marina forms the VillaGaiety complex. The Gaiety is situated on Harris Promenade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the Villa Gardens, Arcade and Butts. Built in 1899 to the designs of architect F

rank Matcham as an opera house and theatre, the Gaiety, along with the nearby Villa Marina, stands on the site of a lodge occupied in the early 19th century by Castle Mona architect and Atholl family retainer George Steuart, and then later bought by benefactor Henry Bloom Noble and donated for recreational use.

Listen to the audio guide for Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

Nearby

Villa Marina, Isle of Man theatre
Manx Museum musei · 0.3 km away
Douglas City Hall town_hall · 0.7 km away
Douglas Port harbour · 0.8 km away
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man bridge · 2 km away
Douglas Head Amphitheatre amphitheatre · 2 km away
Douglas Head Lighthouse lighthouse · 2 km away
Isle of Man College university · 2 km away