Venues

The Grand Theatre - Leeds

The Grand Theatre opened in 1878 and celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2008. When it opened it was billed as ‘a theatre for spectacle and opera’. It is widely regarded as a major milestone in Victorian theatre building. The theatre is in the northern quarter of Leeds city centre.

Finding & Booking

Address: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ

Box Office Tel: 0844 848 2722

Box Office opening times: Mon to Sat 9.30am-8pm

What's on at The Grand Theatre

Howard Assembly Room - Leeds

The former Assembly Rooms have now been fully restored to their original Victorian splendour, with a barrel vaulted ceiling, arched windows and gothic motif decoration creating a new arts venue for Leeds the Howard Assembly Room at Opera North. The venue has a capacity of 350 and is next door to the Leeds Grand Theatre.

Finding & Booking

Address: Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

Box Office Tel: 0844 848 2727

What's on at the Howard Assembly Room

The Lowry - Salford Quays

Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester. The Lowry opened in 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. The venue is opposite the an outlet shopping mall and very near to the Imperial War Museum North.

Finding & Booking

Address: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

Box Office Tel: 0870 787 5780

Box Office opening times: Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm and Sun 10am-6pm, (8pm on performance nights)

What's On at The Lowry

Theatre Royal - Newcastle

The splendid Theatre Royal lies at the heart of a rejuvenated Newcastle, a city rich in culture, history and architecture. With a host of bars, restaurants and places to stay, many lying on the spectacular new Quayside, Newcastle is a great place to enjoy an Opera North performance.

Finding & Booking

Address: 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR

Box Office Tel: 0844 811 21 21

Group Booking Tel: 0844 811 21 22

Box Office opening times: Mon to Sat 9am-8pm (Wednesday 10am-8pm)

Sadler's Wells - London

Since it opened in 1998, Sadler’s Wells has a unique, modern appeal for visitors from all over the world. Located in the trendy and vibrant Islington and Clerkenwell area of London, there is a wide range of local attractions, as well as a host of impressive restaurants and bars.

Finding & Booking

Address: Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

Box Office Tel: 0844 412 4300

Box Office opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-8.30pm & Sun times vary.

What's on at Sadler's Wells, London

Dewsbury Town Hall - Dewsbury

Dewsbury Town Hall was opened on September 17 1889. Designed by local architects Holtom & Fox, it is an imposing mixed Renaissance style building which overlooks the Market Place and is topped by a clock tower with ornate cupola. Dewsbury Town Hall presents a significant number of concerts and Dewsbury is thought to be the smallest town in the country to host a classical concert season.

Finding & Booking

Address: Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

Box Office Tel: 01924 324501

 

Huddersfield Town Hall - Huddersfield

The building was designed by John H Abbey and was built in two stages between 1875 and 1881. This imposing building is 'classic Italianate' in style, defined by the rounded heads to the windows, the symmetrical design and the 'rustication' of the stonework of the base of the building. The interior boasts a lavishly decorated concert hall which seats 1000 people. It is home to the internationally renowned Huddersfield Choral Society and houses an impressive Father Willis organ. The town hall has been used for numerous recordings of classical and choral music due to its excellent acoustics.

Finding & Booking

Address: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA

Box Office Tel: 01484 223200

Grand Opera House - Belfast

Since opening its doors on 23 December 1895, the Grand Opera House has delivered an unrivalled programme of entertainment, playing host to some of the greatest names in theatre and music.  Designed by the prolific theatrical architect Frank Matcham, the theatre was a huge success from the outset, hosting a vibrant programme of opera, drama, pantomime, or the latest London comedy or musical.

Finding and Booking

Address: Grand Opera House Belfast, Great Victoria Street
Belfast, BT2 7HR

Box Office Tel: (028) 9024 1919

Box Office opening times: Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm & Sat 10am-6pm (NB: Sat 3pm - 6pm is Counter Sales only). Opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays.

Queen’s Hall Arts Centre - Hexham

The Queen’s Hall is a magnificent early Victorian building which faces Hexham Abbey (dating from 647AD). It boasts a 350-seat theatre, two galleries, three function rooms, an artist loft and various work rooms, and has established itself as a strong base for an extensive range of artistic activity, attracting the best international and national artists from music, drama, dance and national touring comedy to non professional shows put on by local community groups.

Finding & Booking

Address: Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street,
Hexham, NE46 3LS

Box Office Tel: 01434 652477

Thoresby Riding Hall - Ollerton

Thoresby Park, in the heart of Nottinghamshire, is a lovely place to visit all year round with a range of attractions, from art and crafts to outdoor events, there is something for everyone.

Finding & Booking

Address: Thoresby Riding Hall, Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP

Box Office Tel: 0844 5865365

The Spa - Bridlington

From drama, comedy and concerts to sport, exhibitions, dancing and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy at The Spa.

Finding & Booking

Address: The Spa Bridlington,
South Marine Drive,
Bridlington,
East Riding of Yorkshire,
YO15 3JH

Box Office Tel: 01262 678258

The Maltings - Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Theatre, film and art.

Finding & Booking

Address: The Maltings Theatre & Arts Centre, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1AJ

Box Office Tel: 01289 330999

Box Office opening times: Mon-Sat 10:00am–5:30pm

Royal Northern College of Music - Manchester

Finding & Booking

Address: 124 Oxford Road
Manchester, M13 9RD

Box Office: 0161 907 5555

Lancaster University - Lancaster

Finding & Booking

Address: Lancaster International Concert Series, Great Hall, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW

Box Office Tel: 01524 594 151

Box Office opening times: Mon-Fri 11.00am-5.00pm

Durham Cathedral - Durham

The Linacre Studio - Opera North

Emerald Grand Hall - Leeds Grand Theatre

Finding & Booking

Address: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ

Box Office Tel: 0844 848 2722

Box Office opening times: Mon to Sat 9.30am-8pm

What's on at The Grand Theatre

Theatre Royal Brighton - Brighton

Theatre Royal Brighton is the region’s leading live entertainment venue, producing our own work and showcasing the best West End and touring productions from across the UK each and every year.

The Pumphouse - Aldeburgh

Launched in 2000, the Pumphouse is a recent addition to the Aldeburgh Festival. The combination of its raw-found beauty, intimacy and eclectic programme has made it very popular with audiences and performers.

Purcell Room, Southbank Centre - London

Situated in the Queen Elizabeth Hall building, the Purcell Room is the most intimate concert hall venue at the Southbank Centre, making it especially suitable for chamber music, literature and spoken word events, mime and solo recitals.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre - Edinburgh

The Festival Theatre stands on the site of the old Empire Theatre and opened in 1994, boasting the largest stage of any presenting house in Britain at the time. Today, at just over 2,500 square feet it is the largest performance area in Scotland, second only to the Royal Opera House in the UK, and is established as one of the country’s most prestigious venues. Not only is it the Capital’s home for Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, and at the heart of the Edinburgh International Festival, it has also gained an international reputation as one of the leading dance houses in the world. The 1915-seat venue hosts a cutting-edge contemporary dance season alongside large-scale musicals, international ballet productions and a variety of one-night musical events.

Symphony Hall - Birmingham

Scarborough Open Air Theatre - Scarborough

Europe's largest open air theatre re-opens in grand style in the summer of 2010, the historic site situated on the Yorkshire coast in the beautiful town of Scarborough, will once again see the finest national and international line-up of acts performing. Featuring live music, opera, sporting events, family productions, comedy and much, much more.

Temple Newsam - Leeds

 Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean mansion. Famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley and home to the Ingram family for over 300 years, the mansion houses rich collections of works of art. The garden is renowned for its Rhododendron and Azalea walk and features the National Plant Collections of Delphinium, Phlox and Aster novi–belgii. Europe's largest working Rare Breeds Farm, with over 400 animals, is set within the original estate Home Farm.

Temple Newsam hosts many events each year from music festivals to funfairs and there are regular family activities, demonstrations, guided walks or tours taking place throughout the year.

The Grand Theatre - Dress Circle - Leeds

The Grand Theatre opened in 1878 and celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2008. When it opened it was billed as ‘a theatre for spectacle and opera’. It is widely regarded as a major milestone in Victorian theatre building. The theatre is in the northern quarter of Leeds city centre.

Finding & Booking

Address: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ

Box Office Tel: 0844 848 2722

Box Office opening times: Mon to Sat 9.30am-8pm

What's on at The Grand Theatre

Dewsbury Minster - Dewsbury

Dewsbury Minster plays an active role in the civic and cultural life of the town and, as previously, will again regularly host greatly appreciated concerts and musical evenings in partnership with The Town Centre Management, Local Area Committee and the Mayoral office.

Throughout its long and noble history, The Minster Church of All Saints, Dewsbury has endeavoured to respond creatively to the needs of the community for whom it was founded and called to serve.

Finding & Booking

Address: Dewsbury Minster, Rishworth Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD

Tel: 01924 457057

 

Whats on at Dewsbury Minster

St. Georges Hall - Bradford

St. George's Hall is renowned for exceptional acoustics and an intimate atmosphere.  The venue seats over 1,500 people and is a popular choice for bands at the cutting edge of British music from The Young Knives to Paul Weller, and top stand up comedians including Jimmy Carr, Lee Evans and Russell Howard.  The venue hosts one of the UKs longest running Orchestral Seasons, with the Hallé as resident orchestra.  The hall also attracts big names in variety entertainment and receives regular children's shows and amateur productions.

Finding & Booking

Address: Bradford Theatres, St. George's Hall, Leeds Road, Bradford, BD1 1JT

Box Office: 01274 432000