Read about the Project Overview 
and help the fundraising effort by Making a Donation

 
Exploratory Work Begins!

See the preparations in full swing during late February and early March 2009

Why Are We Doing It?

The much loved City Varieties Music Hall has seen little work in recent decades other than urgent repairs. A comprehensive refurbishment is now required to address:

• Poor ventilation resulting in an often uncomfortable auditorium

• Very limited access and provision for disabled people

• Small backstage area with only very basic facilities

• Dated heating, lighting and sound systems

• Cramped and inadequate front of house facilities including toilets

These shortcomings will be addressed and will safeguard the long term future of the venue providing significantly improved facilities for all.

This project will not only restore the rich heritage of the building and upgrade its services but will provide vastly improved access thereby enabling the range of learning opportunities associated with the Music Hall’s varied and colourful past to be enjoyed by all.

With your help we can restore the City Varieties and give Leeds a venue it can be proud of as a centre for entertainment and heritage learning.