Henry Irving, Marie Lloyd, Laurence Olivier, Frankie Vaughan, and 8 others

This blue commemorative plaque records: Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House. This magnificent theatre opened in 1878 its transformative renovation in 2005-2008 included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room as an inspiring performance venue. Stars who have appeared here include: Henry Irving Sarah Bernhardt, Marie Lloyd, Laurence Olivier, Julie Andrews, Margot Fonteyn, Frankie Vaughan, John Tomlinson and Josephine Barstow. In 1978 it became the home of Opera North. Architects: George Corson and James Watson. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

The Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House, opened in 1878, has hosted renowned performers such as Sir Henry Irving, Sarah Bernhardt, Marie Lloyd, Laurence Olivier, Julie Andrews, Margot Fonteyn, Frankie Vaughan, and John Tomlinson. The theatre underwent a transformative renovation from 2005 to 2008, which included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room, and it became the home of Opera North in 1978.