Colour photograph showing theatregoers in the rectangular auditorium of the City Varieties following refurbishment. The view is from the stage, looking across the stalls and taking in the boxes and lower balcony which is supported on slender red iron columns. The upper balcony and restored historic ceiling and plasterwork can also be seen. The balcony fronts are decorated with festoons. The auditorium is furnished with red seats and curtains with gold decoration.