Image
Three singers in sequined blue dresses dance by standing microphones with Roy Hemmings.
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Roy Hemmings' Sounds of Philadelphia and Motown
Gig
Music
Show
Event organiser:
Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

Former Drifters member Roy G. Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels, The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic, and Motown, in one live action-packed show.

Featuring hits by: The Three Degrees, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Stevie Wonder, Billy Paul, The Four Tops, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Otis Redding, plus songs by The Drifters.

Enjoy hit after hit including: Me & Mrs. Jones, Superstition, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You), Young Hearts Run Free, I’m Coming Out, Love Train, You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, Givin’ Up Givin’ In, Get Ready, When Will I See You Again, Hold Back the Night, (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, My Girl and lots more.

★★★★★
‘An excellent show; thoroughly recommended’
What’s Good to Do

City Varieties

Swan Street
Leeds
LS1 6LW
United Kingdom

53.799003, -1.542495

    Date
    Fri 20 Feb 2026
    Show all dates/times
    Fri 20 Feb 2026
    7:30pm

    Ticket price

    £
    31
    Box Office
    0113 243 0808

    Running Time: 2hrs 20mins (approx. including interval)

    Age Guidance: All ages (parental guidance recommended)

    Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

    Boxes at £34pp are available to book by calling the Box Office on 0113 243 0808

    Accessibility
    Baby changing facilities
    Wheelchair access

    Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

    You may also like
    Leeds Grand Theatre
    Music Theatre
    Paid
    City Varieties
    Comedy Show
    Paid
    Bibis Italianissimo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
    Gig Music
    Paid
    The Old Woollen
    Comedy Show
    Paid