Name a Seat
Leeds Heritage Theatres… where every seat tells a story.
Your seat, your story, our future
Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall are two historic venues at the heart of Leeds’ vibrant arts and culture scene. Steeped in stories – from famous faces to everyday moments – each tale contributes to the rich tapestry that defines these beloved theatres.
Each year, Leeds Heritage Theatres invests over £1 million into ensuring these historic venues survive for the enjoyment of future generations – but as a charity we can’t do this alone.
Now it’s your chance to leave a lasting mark and become part of the story. From family gatherings and friendships made, to the wonder of live performance and the joy of shared experiences, sponsoring a seat helps ensure these special moments will be cherished for generations to come.
A donation from £200 will be recognised with a personalised plaque and message of your choosing on your desired seat at The Grand or The Varieties. It’s the perfect way to honour the memory of a loved one, celebrate a milestone or special occasion, or mark your own personal connection to our theatres.
Every seat tells a story. We’d love for yours to be one of them.
“Leeds Grand Theatre is one of my happy places. I love spending time there – whether it’s the buzz before a show, the beauty of the building, or the unforgettable performances. Naming a seat felt like a meaningful way to give something back to a theatre that has given me so much joy and so many cherished memories.”
Elaine Taylor
How to name a seat
- Add a ‘Name a Seat’ donation for either City Varieties Music Hall or Leeds Grand Theatre to your basket and follow the check-out process (please note, the minimum donation for a seat is £200).
- You will receive an automated email confirming your transaction. Another email will follow with a link to a seating plan where you will select the seat you wish to name.
- Add the seat to your basket and go through the checkout process again* – don’t worry, the amount will be zero – where you will be asked to fill in what you would like written on the plaque.
- You have a maximum of 55 characters (including spaces) for your message.
*You will need to be logged in to your account to complete both stages of the transaction.
Leeds Grand Theatre audience in the auditorium. Credit: Chris Coote
Name a seat at The Grand
Name a seat at The Varieties
Terms and Conditions
- Naming a seat gives no entitlement to that seat when booking tickets. If you wish to sit in your named seat, you will need to purchase a ticket for the performance. Please note, there may be occasions when certain seats are not available for sale.
- The maximum number of characters per plaque is 55 (inc. spaces).
- Please note that seat plaques will be visible and read by all audience members, therefore Leeds Heritage Theatres reserves the right to refuse disrespectful or defamatory messages that could upset other audience members.
- Seats are currently only available in the Stalls at The Grand, and we are unable to affix plaques to seats in the Boxes at The Varieties.
- The sponsorship only entitles you to name one seat. Each seat is only available to name once so don’t miss your opportunity to choose your favourite seat. Should you wish to name multiple seats, please contact Box Office directly on 0113 243 0808.
- Your plaque is valid for five years from date of purchase. You will be given the option to renew the seat three months before expiry.
- All monies from the Name a Seat campaign will come directly to Leeds Heritage Theatres and will be fully invested in ongoing projects, including, but not limited to, improved access facilities, changing our lighting to LED, and upgrading technical equipment.
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