The world-famous City Varieties Music Hall is regarded by many as being one of the finest comedy and music venues in Britain, due to its intimate atmosphere and ‘brutally honest’ audience. Your Yorkshire Evening Post takes a peak behind the curtain to showcase the fascinating stories behind its rich history and heritage. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. The Queen
The Queen and Prince Philip reopened the City Varieties post regeneration in 2012 and are two of only three people to be gifted a plaque on one of the seats. The other is actor Russell Crowe. | Getty Photo: Getty
14. Russell Crowe
The Hollywood a lister visited in October 2017 to perform with his band Indoor Garden Party. "I love the City Varieties. Its fantastic" he said. | jpimedia
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Share your memories of nights out at the City Varieties with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Getty Photo: Getty