This photograph shows the Grand Theatre, Leeds also known as Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House.
This post was requested by Marley Cheltenham DP, I would have gotten around to it in time but here it is.
I have only seen a couple of productions here in all the years I have lived and worked in Leeds.
Designed by James Robinson Watson, chief assistant in the office of Leeds based architect George Corson, the theatre opened on 18 November 1878. The theatre is a Grade II* listed building. It seats approximately 1,500 people.
The theatre is home to Opera North and is regularly visited by Northern Ballet Theatre. It has hosted many touring productions, musical artists and comedians.
At one time the building also housed The Plaza cinema 1912-1978.
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"Grand" is the perfect name for this theatre!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Its a grand looking building.
ReplyDeleteA nice, theatrical snap of a Grand theater! Does Shakespeare show up there a lot?
ReplyDeleteCan you get any of the interior? The bar areas and corridors are worth a look.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I really enjoy the photographs, as I use to live in Leeds, and visit from time to time.