Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
‘Marching On Together’ is a momentous anthem for Leeds United fans. It was originally written under the title ‘Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!’ by Les Reed and Barry Mason, who also wrote ‘The Last Waltz’ for Engelbert Humperdinck and ‘Delilah’ for Tom Jones (incidentally an unofficial anthem for Stoke City).
It first became a hit on the terraces when it was sung by the 1972 Leeds United team and supporters on the B-side of ‘Leeds United’, a single released to coincide with the team reaching the FA Cup Final.
The special version you can hear in Leeds Playhouse's production of Through It All Together was recorded by members of the Corner Flag Café who meet-up at Elland Road supported by Leeds City Council’s Peer Support Service for people living with dementia in partnership with the Leeds United Foundation. Corner Flag Cafe offers a safe, welcoming space for older fans and people living with dementia to connect through football memories.
On the day of the recording, two very special guests joined the throng for the sing-along – Leeds United legends Jermaine Beckford, who made 126 appearances for the club in 2006-2010, and Paul Reaney who play first team for Leeds United between 1962 – 1978 making a whopping 745 first team-appearances.
“It’s always a privilege to come back and be part of something that brings people together,” said Jermaine Beckford. “Hearing everyone sing Marching On Together - it gave me goosebumps.”
Paul Reaney added: “This club is about more than football. It’s about family, community, and history. Today was a reminder of that.”
John and Jenny Burkitt, who participate in the Peer Support Service and are regulars at the Corner Flag Cafe, said: "Just to say how much we enjoyed the session at Leeds United and to say thank you to Peer Support. A massive thank you as well to the staff of Leeds Playhouse and Leeds United who were great fun!”
Through It All Together was commissioned and developed by Leeds Playhouse with support from members of Leeds’ Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project (DEEP), which is co-run by Leeds Playhouse and Dementia Friendly Leeds.
Leeds Playhouse is grateful everyone involved in the recording, and we hope you’ll sing along!
Our Dementia friendly performances of Through It All Together are at 1pm, Tuesday 1 July and 7pm,Tuesday 8 July.
You can be assured of a warm, friendly and respectful welcome from a dedicated group of staff and volunteers. We will make adaptations to sound and lighting levels and provide extra seating, clear signage and helpers along access routes. A screen playing the live show will be available outside the auditorium, for anyone who finds it difficult to settle in their seats.
Tickets are £15* and can be booked by calling Box Office on 0113 213 7700.
Show Information
Dates: Tuesday 1 July at 1pm and Tuesday 8 July at 7pm
Duration: 2 hours (with a 20 minute interval)
Tickets: £15 (plus a £2.50 booking fee when booking over the phone)
Please allow plenty of time before and after the show to get to and from your seats.
Book by phone: 0113 213 7700
Book in person: Our Box Office is open for bookings Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm - 4pm
Please note this event cannot be booked online.