Howard Assembly Rooms
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The Howard Assembly Rooms are performance and rehearsal spaces in the centre of Leeds. Originally opened at the Leeds Grand Theatre in 1879, the venue has undergone several evolutions – including screening adult films for a brief, risque period in the 1970s – with its most recent being a two-year, expert renovation that concluded in 2009. The 300 capacity space is now used by Opera North’s award-winning Orchestra for polishing their performances, as well as hosting gigs, films, talks and family workshops.