Opened June 1782 as "The Theatre". 1849 alterations, reopened as a music hall and museum. Closed 1882. 1884 reopened as "Athenaeum Theatre". 1897 alterations by Frank Matcham. Interior destroyed by a fire in 1908. Rebuilt by Albert Winstanley within the existing walls and reopened as "Grand Theatre". From 1936, used as a cinema. 1951 bought by the Lancaster Footlights Club. Since then, again used for live theatre. 457 seats.

Links: www.lancastergrand.co.uk, Theatres Trust, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia