Built in 1865 above the White Swan public house in Swan Street Leeds. Most famous for hosting BBC's The Good Old Days for 30 years. The City …
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Mar 2, 2025
Myself and 3 friends visited the Leeds City Varieties to see a tribute act called Buddy Holly and the Cricketers and they were brilliant. They did a mix of other rock and roll greats as well as Buddy…Full review by Susan W
Feb 21, 2025
Have not visited this venue for a while. We were welcomed by friendly staff at the bag and ticket check point and advised where our stall seats were. Interestingly the stalls are reached by quite a f…Full review by Chris M
Jan 12, 2025
Went to see the amazing Jack and the Beanstalk panto. What a revelation, what talent from the cast playing musical instruments one minute then acting the next. Best laugh I've had at a panto for yea…Full review by Susan C
Hi Can anyone tell me what the sidestalls are like in practice? I get that you’d need to turn side on to see but is this a problem in practice (eg is it hard to see all the stage or to see past the person sitting side on next to you?) Many thanks!
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If you mean the ground floor, they're ok. Yes, it's side on but you get extra leg room. It's a FAB-U-LOUS venue.
I would like to take my Great Aunt here for a show. However, is she elderly and has reduced mobility and struggles with stairs. How well does this theatre cater for disability access and people with reduced mobility?
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Several years ago the theatre underwent a period of renovation, which included a glass elevator. The theatre is well placed to cater for those patrons of reduced mobility.
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