Theatres in Leeds cater to a wide range of productions – from critically acclaimed drama at the Leeds Playhouse to the astounding Leeds based Opera North and Northern Ballet resident at The Grand Theatre.
Housed in historically noteworthy and, in some cases, recently converted buildings, there’s a pleasingly varied programme on offer in our guide to Leeds’ best theatres.
Leeds Playhouse offers two performance spaces and hosts a wide range of high-quality productions.
The Leeds Grand Theatre brings everything from Opera and ballet by resident companies, Opera North and Northern Ballet, to spectacular West End Musicals and drama.
Managed by theatre company Slung Low, The Holbeck houses a performance space, a development space for artists and also a traditional members’ bar.
Leeds’ Carriageworks Theatre prides itself on showcasing work by local artists as well as being a family-friendly performance venue in the city centre.
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, has recently opened a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
Since its conception in June 1997, South Asian Arts (aka SAA-UK), has long been recognised as the centre of excellence in Indian classical music and dance.
Stage@Leeds is a public theatre situated at the heart of the University of Leeds campus, programming a wealth of contemporary performance both on and offline.
Yorkshire’s largest dedicated dance house, hosting a year-round programme of events and performances within the Northern School for Contemporary Dance.
Located in Leeds’ thriving cultural quarter on Quarry Hill, this venue offers an exciting programme of dance, theatre and family-friendly shows.
Established in 1865, City Varieties Music Hall is Leeds’ hidden gem, and holds a record as the nation’s longest-running music hall.
With three well-equipped studios, Yorkshire Dance HQ is a super performance venue for dance, theatre and spoken-word events.
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
South Asian Arts (SAA-UK), since its conception in June 1997 has long been recognised as the centre of excellence in Indian classical music and dance.
Managed by theatre company Slung Low, The Holbeck houses a performance space, a development space for artists and also a traditional members’ bar.
Stage@Leeds is a public theatre situated at the heart of the University of Leeds campus, programming a wealth of contemporary performance both on and offline.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is located in Leeds’ thriving cultural quarter on Quarry Hill, offering an exciting programme of dance, theatre and family-friendly shows.
The Riley Theatre at the Northern School for Contemporary Dance is Yorkshire’s largest dedicated dance house, hosting a year-round programme of dance and theatre events and performances.
Established in 1865, City Varieties Music Hall is Leeds’ hidden gem, and holds a record as the nation’s longest-running music hall.
With three well-equipped studios, Yorkshire Dance HQ is a super performance venue for dance, theatre and spoken-word events.
Leeds’ Carriageworks Theatre prides itself on showcasing work by local artists as well as being a family-friendly performance venue in the city centre.
The Leeds Grand Theatre brings everything from opera and ballet by resident companies to spectacular West End musicals and drama.
The Leeds Playhouse, formerly the West Yorkshire Playhouse is a producing theatre in Leeds with two stages at its disposal.
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