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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.

www.leedsgrandtheatre.co.uk

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.

www.howardassemblyroom.co.uk

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.

www.thelowry.com

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 - Nottingham

Part of the impressive Royal Centre, the Theatre Royal is widely regarded as one of the best touring venues in the country. It’s not hard to see why, with Nottingham offering an excellent combination of modern attractions, historical sights and first class amenities in a compact city centre.

www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

Finding & Booking

Address: Nottingham Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

Box Office Tel: 0115 989 5555

Group Booking Tel: 0115 989 5534

Box Office opening times: Mon to Sat 8.30am-8.30pm

What's On in Nottingham

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.

www.theatreroyal.co.uk

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.

www.sadlerswells.com

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.

www.kirklees.gov.uk

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.

www.kirklees.gov.uk

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.

www.goh.co.uk

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.

www.queenshall.co.uk

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.

www.thoresby.com