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link to facebook fan page for City Varieties Music HallVisit the City Varieties' Facebook Fan Page  to see some amazing behind the scenes images of the refurbishment. UPDATED JULY 27!

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Yorkshire Post Feature

Saturday 13 February 2010


Yorkshire Post Magazine feature. Read the article online here

 
City Varieties renovation works move forward

 


Click here to read the Leeds City Artist's Image of revamped City Varieties at nightCouncil media release dated December 2 2009

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During our closure period...

Why not visit one of our sister venues?


The Grand Theatre & Opera House





or The Hyde Park Picture House



 


 

 
Fundraising HQ on Eastgate

September 2009

The ongoing campaign to raise £1.3m to complete the funding for the refurbishment for City Varieties will continue from a temporary office at 24 Eastgate in Leeds city centre, while the construction work at the theatre begins.View of City Varieties Fundraising HQ on Eastgate, Leeds

Some of the architectural plans for the much improved building will be on display in the window alongside an example of the all new seating which is due to be installed. The office is just along the street from The Friends of City Varieties' shop at 28 Eastgate which is raising funds towards the refurbishment.

 
Shop Opens for Business

Gorden Kaye (as Rene from 'Allo 'Allo) has officially opened the Friends of City Varieties' charity shop at 28 Eastgate Leeds.

The store trades from 10am to 5pm, Mon to Sat - pop along to bag a bargain or donate your quality unwanted items.

 
The legendary Danny La Rue has died at the age of 81

Danny La Rue on stage at the City VarietiesCity Varieties' legend, Danny La Rue, died late on Sunday night May 31st, following a short illness and the stroke he suffered in 2006.

His appearances at the Good Old Days have been enjoyed by the people of Leeds for decades and his talent will be sorely missed.

 
YEP Feature

The Yorkshire Evening Post has written about the initial exploratory work prior to our full refurbishment.

Read the full article and view the video HERE

 
Fundraising Dinner

Fundraising DinnerOn Thursday 26th March, a Gala Fundraising Dinner was held in the auditorium of the Varieties in aid of the Refurbishment Fund.To view a selection of images from the evening, please click here

 
Work Begins!

Exciting images are revealed online from initial exploratory works in preparation for the refurbishment.

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Temporary Closure

The City Varieties Music Hall has now closed for public performances, to allow for a £9.2million refurbishment, funded by Leeds City Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and monies raised by Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Limited and The Friends of City Varieties.


The venue will remain closed until the Autumn of 2010 - please follow the "Contact Us" link in the left navigation, if you need to get in touch.

 
HLF 2nd Stage Bid Success!

Friday December 19 2008

Coun Andrew Carter, Coun John Proctor from LCC and Fiona Spears from HLFThe Heritage Lottery Fund has signalled its support for our refurbishment project by awarding the bid by Leeds City Council just over £2.7m.

This award guarantees the future of the £9.2m refurbishment project and allows work to commence as planned in April 2009.

The City Varieties will close in mid January 2009 and is due to reopen in the Autumn of 2010.


Click here for HLF Media Release

Click here for LCC Media Release concerning purchase of The Swan public house.

 
Ken Dodd's Historic Sell Out!

Two sold out performances by Britain's national treasure, comedian Ken Dodd, will be the last shows before the City Varieties Music Hall closes for a long overdue refurbishment.

For further information about the Refurbishment Project and our Fundraising endeavours, please click here.

 
A proposed £9.2 million refurbishment

is planned to begin in 2009 to preserve this historic venue for future generations to enjoy.

This exciting and ambitious project will undertake essential restoration and improvement work and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Leeds City Council. To find out more visit the Refurbishment Project pages.

 
 
July 29th 2010
supported through Heritage Lottery Funding Leeds City Varieties Auditorium prior to closure for refurbishment Detail of damaged decorative cast in City Varieties auditorium - (C) Roy Hampson Photo Montage at Leeds City Varieties - (C) Roy Hampson Leeds City Council are leading the project to refurbish the City Varieties

City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds LS1 6LW

Fundraising HQ: 24 Eastgate, Leeds, LS2 7JL

T: 0113 391 7777   E: info@cityvarieties.co.uk

Proprietor: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd. (978161) A company controlled by Leeds City Council.

Registered Educational Charity No 500408