Leicester’s Theatres Past & Present

As part of the project, residents set out across the city to capture pictures of venues today or what remains of iconic theatres from its past.

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De Montfort Hall – opened 1913

2024

Haymarket Theatre – opened 1973

2024

The Hippodrome (formerly The Gladstone Hotel & Concert Hall) – opened in 1862

2024

Odeon – opened in 1938

2024 – Athena

The Royal Opera House – opened in 1877

2024 – Malcolm Arcade on Silver Street

The Palace Theatre Of Varieties – opened in 1901

2024 – Belgrave Gate

Phoenix Theatre – opened in 1963

2024 – Sue Townsend Theatre

The Temperance Hall – opened in 1853

2024 – Part of the hall remaining on Granby Street

The New Theatre/Theatre Royal – opened in 1836

2024 – The former Santander building on Horsefair Street

YMCA Leicestershire/The Association Hall – opened in 1900

2024 – YMCA Leicestershire/The Y Theatre