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| The Essential Guide to Theatre, Museums, Galleries and Culture in Leeds. |
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| The cultural, historical and architectural heritage of Leeds is well represented by a host of museums, stately homes and art galleries, from the national attractions of the Royal Armouries and the Thackray Medical Museum to the fine mansions of Harewood House, Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall. |
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| Leeds has a full calendar of events, from an exciting programme of open air public entertainment for all the family - including ‘Opera in the Park’, ‘Party in the Park’ and ‘Classical Fantasia’ - to prestigious work presented by Opera North, Phoenix Dance, the Northern Ballet Theatre and the West Yorkshire Playhouse. The renowned West Yorkshire Playhouse stages more productions than any other theatre outside London. As well as already being home to four renowned theatres, major national and regional attractions located in Leeds will shortly be joined by The Carriageworks - Leeds' newest theatre and conference venue. A new £26m city museum is also scheduled for completion in 2007. |
| Museums & Galleries |
| Abbey Museum |
| Recently refurbished museum housing many interesting relics from the history of Leeds. It is situated near the picturesque ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. |
| Armley Mills |
| Go back in time and experience firsthand what life was like during the Industrial Revolution at Armley Mills, dark satanic mills and all. When things really were grim up North. |
| City Art Gallery |
| Founded in 1888, Leeds City Art Gallery now houses an impressive collection of art dating back to around 1820. The gallery has works from many local artists such as Atkinson Grimshaw, Jacob Kramer, David Hockney and Damien Hirst. |
| Henry Moore Institute |
| The Henry Moore Institute was formerly a group of neglected Victorian merchant's offices and warehouses in the centre of Leeds which were converted into an award winning gallery, study/research centre and library. |
| Leeds University Gallery |
| Leeds University's own gallery with a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events, with free entry. |
| Millennium Galleries |
| Located in Sheffield, this is the North's own branch of the Victoria and Albert museum. Wide range of unique works of art and special exhibitions housed within a superb post-modern structure. |
| National Museum of Photography, Film and Television |
| Take a trip to Bradford to visit this superb museum. Interactive consoles, galleries and multimedia displays make this an engaging and highly enjoyable experience. You can also watch an IMAX film, where the screen is 5 storeys by 7 storeys wide. |
| Roundhay Park Tropical World |
| Explore an authentic jungle habitat, and take the Amazon trail within the 700 acre grounds of Roundhay Park. |
| The Royal Armouries |
| The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds was opened in 1996 as the new home for the national collection of arms and armour. Each of five themed galleries covering War, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting and the arms and armour of the Orient. |
| Temple Newsam |
| Excellent stately home, set in 1200 acres of parkland with a free agricultural museum included. |
| Thackray Medical Museum |
| On 24th March 1997 one of Europe's largest medical museums opened in Leeds. The £5 million interactive Thackray Medical Museum looks at medicine through the eyes of ordinary people, showing how improved living conditions and medical advances help us all. |
| York City Gallery |
| One of the best collections of renaissance art in Britain is housed in a wonderfully preserved 19th century building. Well worth a visit. |
| Yorkshire Sculpture Park |
| Spend a day out in the country near Wakefield and view some of the most innovative and interesting sculpture work currently around. |
| Theatre |
| City Varieties |
| This former music hall is now a top venue for comedy, live music and much more. |
| Civic Theatre |
| Come and see a selection of amateur and semi-professional productions at the Civic Theatre. |
| Grand Theatre |
| The Grand hosts many touring productions of West End shows, musical events and is the home of Opera North. |
| Northern Ballet Theatre |
| Enjoy a mix of classical ballet and more contemporary works performed by the world renowned NBT. Recent productions include Prokovief's timeless Romeo and Juliet, alongside adaptations of Dracula and Dr Jeckyl & Mr Hyde. |
| Studio Theatre and Gallery |
| Leeds Metropolitan University houses the studio. Here you can see a variety of ground-breaking, thought provoking and experimental productions from new talent. The gallery is also well worth a visit. |
| West Yorkshire Playhouse |
| According to The Times, 'the finest rep in the country'. The Playhouse has made serious theatre popular, playing host to some of the greats of modern drama including Sir Ian McKellen. |
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