Joanne is very rich but all alone on Christmas Eve. She hates Christmas with a passion and explains at length what is wrong with it. She eventually nods off and awakes to find a woman in her flat - she has no idea how the woman got in, who she is, or what she wants. On the other hand, the woman does seem to know a great deal about Joanne, her family and her somewhat murky past.

This bittersweet comedy brings a modern twist to the Scrooge experience, and is guaranteed to make the audience both laugh and cry.

Age 14+

Includes strong language

The Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind  career spanning the early 1980’s with a recording output including three U.K. hit singles. “I’m Falling”, “Cath” and “Young at Heart” made with a procession of producers including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band.

 Be prepared to stamp your wooden legs: Blackbeard's Tea Party are back with their latest album 'We Are People'.

Blackbeard's Tea Party continue to put their signature twist on British folk music with a contemporary rock sound. On this new collection they explore the past and the present to ask what it means to be British right now - from personal, political and piratical perspectives.

Touring for the first time in four years, Christine will be performing songs from the “Children of the Sea” project along with a selection of old favourites.

Christine’s career now spans an incredible 40 years. Over that bridge of time she has released 24 albums, a DVD celebrating 20 years in the business and an acclaimed single with the BBC: the theme tune for “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil” in 1987.

Bella Hardy, the inimitable voice of modern folk, is set to embark on a highly anticipated UK tour. Hardy, a singer-songwriter with a gift for storytelling, has earned a reputation as a boundary-pushing artist whose work continues to evolve while staying deeply rooted in the traditions that shaped her.

"We only made the drama because of Nick Wallis…he is key in bringing this story to light" – Patrick Spence, Executive Producer 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'

“An extraordinary journalistic expose of a huge miscarriage of justice” – Ian Hislop, Editor, Private Eye

JOURNALIST NICK WALLIS, JOINED BY SUB-POSTMASTER JANET SKINNER

Our popular lunchtime Tuesday Treasure returns with a special show and tell in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the School of Design.

Discover Leeds’ rich history as a clothmaking capital with intricate samples, colourful pattern books, student work, photographs and more from the early years of the Department of Textile Industries – predecessor of the School of Design.

An evening of celebration in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Charity, Leeds Community Foundation.

Leeds Community Foundation is an independent grant maker, collaborator and leader. They bring together organisations and individuals to invest in our communities, creating meaningful social impact for thousands of local people, and building a fairer Leeds for everyone. Money raised on the evening will be distributed in grants to locally-rooted Community Organisations so they can be there for their communities now and into the future.

Theatre of Presents Christmas Varietease featuring delicious cabaret and momentous burlesque cast from an international all star line up guaranteed to delight and mystify you all.

Performances from
Mrs No Overall
Scarlett Von Siren
Velma Vogue
Dara Decollette
Remy Brandee
Kiki Lovechild 

Dress code: Dress to express

(No full nudity allowed)

Dancing after the show til 12.00am.

Create colourful and queer festive decorations focused on your ideas of queer joy around the holidays. Maybe you'll be inspired by time spent with your chosen families, activities with loved ones or new traditions? 

Jude will provide a range of pre-prepared wooden decorations along with illustrative materials so that you can design and decorate your own beautiful folk art inspired festive decor. Celebrate your queer identity and what festive joy means to you! 

Materials provided.