Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds (must see)
The Grand Theatre is a theatre and opera house located at 48 New Briggate in Leeds. It has a seating capacity of 1,550. It is owned by Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd. It is classified as a visiting productions type of theatre and it is the home of Opera North, founded by the Arts Council of England and Leeds City Council.
The exterior of the theatre is a blend of Romanesque and Scottish baronial. It was constructed in the 1870s. It was conceived in three parts; a theatre, shops and Assembly Rooms. The Assembly Rooms were meant as high class gathering places for both sexes. The overall interior appearance was a high Gothic Victorian style.
The Assembly Rooms were transformed several times and used for cinema, as small concert venues and recitals. Today the theatre is a major "receiving house." It is host to touring productions of plays, musicals, operas, ballets and concerts. The theatre is the home venue of Opera North, based in Leeds.
The exterior of the theatre is a blend of Romanesque and Scottish baronial. It was constructed in the 1870s. It was conceived in three parts; a theatre, shops and Assembly Rooms. The Assembly Rooms were meant as high class gathering places for both sexes. The overall interior appearance was a high Gothic Victorian style.
The Assembly Rooms were transformed several times and used for cinema, as small concert venues and recitals. Today the theatre is a major "receiving house." It is host to touring productions of plays, musicals, operas, ballets and concerts. The theatre is the home venue of Opera North, based in Leeds.
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Sight Name: Leeds Grand Theatre
Sight Location: Leeds, England (See walking tours in Leeds)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Leeds, England (See walking tours in Leeds)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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