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Lawrence Batley Theatre

Q: What genres does Lawrence Batley Theatre book?

Lawrence Batley Theatre books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Huddersfield producing theatre with a monthly Attic Stories open mic

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Acoustic, Folk - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 26 Aug 2026

At a glance, Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books acoustic and folk acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	All day
Backline	PA provided
Books	Acoustic · Folk

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Before you book Lawrence Batley Theatre, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books acoustic and folk acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Wed
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	AcousticFolk
Website	thelbt.org

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Status	Verified open
Last checked	26 Aug 2026
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03 — Find Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield

Getting there

Lawrence Batley Theatre is at Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 41 rooms in our Bradford venue directory.

Queen's Square, Queen Street,
Huddersfield HD1 2SP

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The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery last Wednesday of the month19:30 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

Lawrence Batley Theatre publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

MonToday	Closed
Tue	10:00–14:00
Wed	10:00–14:00
Thu	10:00–14:00
Fri	10:00–14:00
Sat	10:00–14:00
Sun	Closed

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

Lawrence Batley Theatre has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	Provided

07 — About

Huddersfield

About Lawrence Batley Theatre

This is the background on Lawrence Batley Theatre, from the venue and its listings. It books acoustic and folk acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Lawrence Batley Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Huddersfield. It books Acoustic, Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Lawrence Batley Theatre is Huddersfield main producing theatre, housed in a Grade II listed former Methodist mission hall just off Queen Street. It has four performance spaces of different sizes, including the Main House, the Cellar Theatre and the smaller Attic, plus a cafe bar. It runs a year-round programme of theatre, music, comedy and spoken word. Attic Stories, its free monthly night of stories and poetry, takes the last Wednesday of the month in the Attic.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

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Open mic, every last Wednesday of the month - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Bradford gig directory.

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Lawrence Batley Theatre

Huddersfield producing theatre with a monthly Attic Stories open mic

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

MonToday Closed
Tue 10:00–14:00
WedLive 10:00–14:00
Thu 10:00–14:00
Fri 10:00–14:00
Sat 10:00–14:00
Sun Closed

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Lawrence Batley Theatre — Quick Facts

Huddersfield producing theatre with a monthly Attic Stories open mic. Here are the key facts on Lawrence Batley Theatre at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekWed · from 19:30

BacklinePAPA providedLawrence Batley Theatre provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

BooksAcoustic+1 moreOriginals and covers

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TodayClosed all day

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Lawrence Batley Theatre this week

Mon· today Closed

Tue 10:00–14:00

Wed 10:00–14:00 Live music

Thu 10:00–14:00

Fri 10:00–14:00

Sat 10:00–14:00

Sun Closed

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What's on Stage

Lawrence Batley Theatre has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer

About Lawrence Batley Theatre

Lawrence Batley Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Huddersfield. Lawrence Batley Theatre provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

Lawrence Batley Theatre books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bradford venue directory.

Listing notes
The ‌‌‍Lawrence Batley Theatre is Huddersfield main producing theatre, housed in a Grade II listed former Methodist mission hall just off Queen Street. It has four performance spaces of different sizes, including the Main House, the Cellar Theatre and the smaller Attic, plus a cafe bar. It runs a year-round programme of theatre, music, comedy and spoken word. Attic Stories, its free monthly night of stories and poetry, takes the last Wednesday of the month in the Attic.

Playing Lawrence Batley Theatre: what to know

Live nights at Lawrence Batley Theatre are usually Wed, with music from about 19:30. It lists acoustic among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Lawrence Batley Theatre hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Bradford.

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Find Lawrence Batley Theatre

Lawrence Batley Theatre is at Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 41 rooms in our Bradford venue directory.

AddressQueen's Square, Queen Street

AreaHuddersfield

PostcodeHD1 2SP

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Getting there

The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield; HD1 2SP is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Bradford this week, or book a Bradford band for a night of your own.

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Lawrence Batley Theatre is #17 of 41 Bradford venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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What equipment does Lawrence Batley Theatre provide?

Lawrence Batley Theatre provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Bradford venue directory.

What genres does Lawrence Batley Theatre book?

Lawrence Batley Theatre books Acoustic, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Lawrence Batley Theatre?

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What is the capacity of Lawrence Batley Theatre?

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Does Lawrence Batley Theatre have open mic nights?

Yes — Lawrence Batley Theatre hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Lawrence Batley Theatre?

Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bradford venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Lawrence Batley Theatre?

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What's the nearest station to Lawrence Batley Theatre?

The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HD1 2SP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Lawrence Batley Theatre in brief. Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield is a live music room that books acoustic and folk. The live music is mostly on Wednesdays, usually from 19:30. It hosts an open mic too (every last Wednesday of the month). Other rooms nearby: Ling Bob, Nightrain and Northern Quarter, Huddersfield, or browse the Bradford venue directory.

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Lawrence Batley Theatre

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Lawrence Batley Theatre

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

05 — Opening times

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About Lawrence Batley Theatre

08 — What's on

09 — Bradford league

Lawrence Batley Theatre

Lawrence Batley Theatre — Quick Facts

Lawrence Batley Theatre this week

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About Lawrence Batley Theatre

Playing Lawrence Batley Theatre: what to know

Find Lawrence Batley Theatre

What's On at Lawrence Batley Theatre

The Bradford League

Common Questions

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