Leeds Grand Theatre to close for almost three months as part of 'essential maintenance work'

The Grade II listed Leeds Grand Theatre is set to close for almost three months.

Built in 1878 as a major milestone in Victorian design, the New Briggate theatre will undergo essential maintenance work from June 10. It will include the “future-proofing” of the auditorium with plans to improve sound and lighting quality. The theatre will then reopen with two weeks of comedy and music, with a line-up that includes Mo Gilligan, Sarah Millican and Richard Carpenter. That will be followed by Opera North’s autumn season, which is yet to be announced.

Get the latest on all of the news from across Leeds sent directly to your inbox with our free daily newsletter The Leeds Grand Theatre will reopen on September 5. The works include: The theatre attracts architecture fans for its sumptuous interior, plasterwork and decorative features - and can welcome up to 1,466 people at full capacity. It provides a home for performances of all types, including its resident companies Opera North and Northern Ballet.

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