LEEDS GRAND THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR HERITAGE OPEN DAY
As part of Heritage Open Days, England’s biggest heritage festival, Leeds Grand Theatre will open its doors to all, free of charge, this Sunday 13th September.
“Heritage Open Days celebrates the country’s fantastic history, architecture and culture; offering people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences” explains Catherine Hayward, Heritage & Learning Officer at The Grand.
Leeds Grand Theatre is a Victorian venue in the heart of the city that opened in 1878. Today it prides itself on bringing the West End to West Yorkshire having recently hosted the international hit Wicked, Shrek the Musical, Cameron Macintosh’s Phantom of the Opera and Oliver! to its stage alongside a host of dramas including The National Theatre’s Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
This November it is set to host the World Premiere of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s brand new musical The Girls.
Through the years The Grand it has seen countless stars grace its stage including Sir Richard Attenborough, Elton John, Julie Andrews, Morecambe & Wise, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh to name but a few. Its new season welcomes Pixie Lott in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Strictly Come Dancing stars Flavia & Vincent in their final tour together The Last Tango and Derren Brown’s Miracle to name but a few.
The National Theatre is a regular to The Grand and its resident companies, Opera North and Northern Ballet, are internationally renowned.
“We have planned a whole host of activities for people all ages” Catherine continues. “Visitors can explore behind the scenes of this magnificent theatre, discover its story through our Archives Display, meet technicians and even perform in a dance workshop with our resident company, Northern Ballet. It promises to be a great day.”
“It promises to be a great day,” Catherine continues. “And, of course, it’s all free!”
Leeds Grand Theatre opens its doors free to all on Sunday 13th September.
No booking necessary.
Doors open at 10.30am, closing at 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm.