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Grand Theatre Collection

The grand theatres scattered across Europe hold a special place in the hearts of theatre enthusiasts

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds. Grand Theatre

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds. Grand Theatre

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Hotel Inglaterra and Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Hotel Inglaterra and Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Grand Theatre

Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Grand Theatre

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Vintage American cars parked outside the Gran Teatro (Grand Theater), Havana, Cuba

Vintage American cars parked outside the Gran Teatro (Grand Theater), Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Vue du grand théâtre élevé sur la place de la Concorde pour la fête de la Paix, le 18... 1801

Vue du grand théâtre élevé sur la place de la Concorde pour la fête de la Paix, le 18... 1801
Vue du grand theatre eleve sur la place de la Concorde pour la fete de la Paix, le 18 brumaire, an X (9 novembre 1801), 1801

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Affiche pour le 'Grand Théâtre de l'Exposition'. c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret

Affiche pour le "Grand Théâtre de l'Exposition". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour le "Grand Theatre de l'Exposition". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre, Imperial District, Poznan, Poland, Eastern Europe

Grand Theatre, Imperial District, Poznan, Poland, Eastern Europe

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: El Capitolio and Gran Teatro Alicia Alonso, elevated view, Havana, La Habana Province

El Capitolio and Gran Teatro Alicia Alonso, elevated view, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, detailed view, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, detailed view, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Cuba, Havana, Parque Central, Gran Teatro de la Habana - Grand Theatre

Cuba, Havana, Parque Central, Gran Teatro de la Habana - Grand Theatre

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Gran Teatro de la Habana, Parque Central, Havana, Cuba

Gran Teatro de la Habana, Parque Central, Havana, Cuba

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho)

Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho)
1606390 Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The burning of the Grand Theatre, Islington, London (engraving)

The burning of the Grand Theatre, Islington, London (engraving)
603895 The burning of the Grand Theatre, Islington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning of the Grand Theatre, Islington)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Gran Teatro La Fenice (photo)

Gran Teatro La Fenice (photo)
XIR205740 Gran Teatro La Fenice (photo) by Selva, Gian Antonio (1751-1819); Venice, Italy; (add.info.: burnt down by arsonists in 1996; built by Selva for Venier family in 1786; ); Italian

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: View the Teatro Grande (photo)

View the Teatro Grande (photo)
ALG174634 View the Teatro Grande (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Marseilles (engraving)

Marseilles (engraving)
3654194 Marseilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marseilles. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The Pantomime 'Aladdin, 'at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, the Market-Place, Pekin (litho)

The Pantomime "Aladdin, "at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, the Market-Place, Pekin (litho)
1615049 The Pantomime " Aladdin, " at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, the Market-Place, Pekin (litho) by English School

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The 'Yellow Dwarf'at the Surrey Theatre, inside the Widows Hovel

The "Yellow Dwarf"at the Surrey Theatre, inside the Widows Hovel
1039302 The " Yellow Dwarf" at the Surrey Theatre, inside the Widows Hovel, " Dick Whittington" at the Grand Theatre, Islington, Dick starts for Barbary (litho) by English School

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Miss Georgina Preston, as Polly Perkins in 'Robinson Crusoe, 'Grand Theatre, Islington (b / w photo)

Miss Georgina Preston, as Polly Perkins in "Robinson Crusoe, "Grand Theatre, Islington (b / w photo)
726391 Miss Georgina Preston, as Polly Perkins in " Robinson Crusoe, " Grand Theatre, Islington (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Miss Jessie Preston, as Robinson Crusoe, at the Grand Theatre, Islington (b / w photo)

Miss Jessie Preston, as Robinson Crusoe, at the Grand Theatre, Islington (b / w photo)
726374 Miss Jessie Preston, as Robinson Crusoe, at the Grand Theatre, Islington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Jessie Preston)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The Grand Theatre, built 1773-78 (photo)

The Grand Theatre, built 1773-78 (photo)
XIR208587 The Grand Theatre, built 1773-78 (photo) by Louis, Victor (1731-1800); Bordeaux, France; (add.info.: on the site of the ruins of a Roman temple; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Staircase of Honor, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux, France (b / w photo)

Staircase of Honor, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux, France (b / w photo)
6016725 Staircase of Honor, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase of Honor, Grand Theatre, Bordeaux)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)

Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942782 Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Cathedrals and Palaces, with the Illuminations (engraving)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Cathedrals and Palaces, with the Illuminations (engraving)
1624413 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Cathedrals and Palaces, with the Illuminations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Royal Marriage Festivities at Moscow, Foyer of the Grand Theatre (engraving)

Royal Marriage Festivities at Moscow, Foyer of the Grand Theatre (engraving)
1105543 Royal Marriage Festivities at Moscow, Foyer of the Grand Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Marriage Festivities at Moscow)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: 'Aladdin'at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Magic Cave of the Lamp (litho)

"Aladdin"at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Magic Cave of the Lamp (litho)
1041849 " Aladdin" at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Magic Cave of the Lamp (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Holiday Entertainments (litho)

Holiday Entertainments (litho)
1039224 Holiday Entertainments (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Entertainments)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Bordeaux, the Grand Theatre (engraving)

Bordeaux, the Grand Theatre (engraving)
3654814 Bordeaux, the Grand Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordeaux, the Grand Theatre)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The Pantomime 'Dick Whittington and his Cat, 'at the Grand Theatre, Islington (engraving)

The Pantomime "Dick Whittington and his Cat, "at the Grand Theatre, Islington (engraving)
1615048 The Pantomime " Dick Whittington and his Cat, " at the Grand Theatre, Islington (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: 'Cinderella'at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Ballroom Scene (litho)

"Cinderella"at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Ballroom Scene (litho)
1036665 " Cinderella" at the Grand Theatre, Islington, the Ballroom Scene (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Nantes (engraving)

Nantes (engraving)
3655696 Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Lyons and its Environs (engraving)

Lyons and its Environs (engraving)
3655689 Lyons and its Environs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyons and its Environs)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Bordeaux (engraving)

Bordeaux (engraving)
3653836 Bordeaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordeaux. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Scene in front of the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux (engraving)

Scene in front of the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux (engraving)
1104917 Scene in front of the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in front of the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux)

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre, Swansea, South Wales, 2010

Grand Theatre, Swansea, South Wales, 2010. Designed by William Hope, Swanseas Grand Theatre opened in 1897. It underwent a £ 6.5 million refurbishment in the mid 1980s

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Auditorium of the Grand Theatre, Swansea, South Wales, 2010

Auditorium of the Grand Theatre, Swansea, South Wales, 2010. Designed by William Hope, Swanseas Grand Theatre opened in 1897. It underwent a £ 6.5 million refurbishment in the mid 1980s

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Designed by the theatre architect Charles J Phipps, Wolverhamptons Grand Theatre first opened its doors in 1894

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire

Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire. A major entertainment and conference venue, the Winter Gardens opened in 1878. The complex regularly hosts political party conferences

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Grand Theatre, Blackpool, Lancashire

Grand Theatre, Blackpool, Lancashire. Designed by the Victorian theatre architect Frank Matcham, Blackpools Grand Theatre opened in 1894

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Blue information plaque, Grand Theatre, Blackpool, Lancashire

Blue information plaque, Grand Theatre, Blackpool, Lancashire. Designed by the Victorian theatre architect Frank Matcham, Blackpools Grand Theatre opened in 1894

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Square and the Grand Theatre at St Petersburg, 1817. Artist: John Clark

Square and the Grand Theatre at St Petersburg, 1817. Artist: John Clark
Square and the Grand Theatre at St Petersburg, 1817. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: China Beijing An illuminated National Grand Theatre

China Beijing An illuminated National Grand Theatre Opera House known as The Egg and designed by French architect Paul Andreu

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: China Beijing The National Grand Theatre Opera House

China Beijing The National Grand Theatre Opera House also known as The Egg designed by French architect Paul Andreu and made with glass and titanium opened Sept 25th 2007

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Gran Teatro de la Habana (Grand Theatre), Parque Central, Havana, Cuba, West Indies

Gran Teatro de la Habana (Grand Theatre), Parque Central, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Tour groups in the Large (Grand) Theatre, Roman ruins of Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tour groups in the Large (Grand) Theatre, Roman ruins of Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: The Gran Teatro (Grand Theater) illuminated at night, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean

The Gran Teatro (Grand Theater) illuminated at night, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageGrand Theatre Collection: Vintage American cars parking outside the Gran Teatro (Grand Theater), Havana, Cuba

Vintage American cars parking outside the Gran Teatro (Grand Theater), Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America




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The grand theatres scattered across Europe hold a special place in the hearts of theatre enthusiasts. From the historic Grand Theatre in Leeds, England to the magnificent Gran Teatro Alicia Alonso in Havana, Cuba, these cultural landmarks have witnessed countless captivating performances. In West Yorkshire, Leeds Grand Theatre stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and artistic excellence. Its elegant facade beckons visitors into a world of theatrical enchantment. Meanwhile, Hotel Inglaterra and Grand Theatre Alicia Alonso form an inseparable duo in Havana's La Habana Province, where Cuban culture thrives amidst vintage American cars parked outside the Gran Teatro. Not far away lies Poznan's Imperial District with its own majestic Grand Theatre. This gem of Eastern Europe showcases Poland's rich artistic heritage and captivates audiences with its stunning performances. Speaking of Havana, El Capitolio and Gran Teatro Alicia Alonso offer elevated views that take your breath away. The detailed view inside the Grand Theatre reveals intricate craftsmanship that adds to its allure. Parque Central serves as a hub for cultural aficionados visiting Cuba's vibrant capital city. Here stands the iconic Gran Teatro de la Habana - an architectural marvel that has become synonymous with Havana itself. As we delve into history, lithographs depict Miss Ellen Terry gracing Fulham's Grand Theatre stage as Desdemona while engravings immortalize the tragic burning of Islington's beloved theatre in London. Whether it be Leeds or Havana, Poznan or London, grand theatres continue to inspire awe and ignite passion within us all. These hallowed halls stand as testaments to human creativity and remind us why live performance holds such power over our hearts and minds.