Built 1894 by Frank Matcham. Opened 15 Oct 1894 as "Wakefield Opera House". Since the 1920s also used as for film screenings, from 1954 exclusively used as a cinema. Later converted into a bingo hall. Reopened 1981 as "Wakefield Theatre Royal and Opera House" and again used as a live theatre.

Links: www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk, Theatres Trust, EUTA, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia