A folk tale of love, loss and the interconnectedness of all things.

The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor, in the land of Earten. There it has stood for millenia, rooted deeply to both the land and people of the forest. On this day, at the cusp of winter, the people of Baldor are celebrating The Great Cracking of the Ancient Oak. Elspeth hoped this was the day that Lars would return.  But when he doesn’t she is taken on an unexpected journey. One that she will never forget.

From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award-winning Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me, comes a thrilling new drama.

Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (LGYT) presents its 12th full-scale musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Join Libellule Theatre on an exciting storytelling and creative play adventure into unknown lands! Meet Follifoot, a new and determined Bookworm-ologist and one of the few speakers of the language of bookworms. She is on her quest to find rare and endangered species of this gentle, story loving creature. To do this she must travel through places never explored before…Will you join her? Taking place at various venues across the city:

Monday 28th October, 10.30am-11.30am - Ardsley and Tingley Library

Monday 28th October, 1.30pm-2.30pm - Morley Community Hub and Library

An adventurous tale of seasons gone awry from Speedwell Dance about an ancient powerful witch and the determination of children to put things right. Join musicians and dancers to awaken scampering creatures, tiptoe past the Mountain Witch’s cave and finally convince her to let the sun return. 

A pay-what-you-decide playful and inclusive experience for children aged 3-8 years and their grown-ups. With inspiring dance, songs and original music played live on clarinet, flute and cello.

A warm and witty show for children and their grown-ups about football, team-work and the joy of joining in.

Freddie Farren is a little girl who loves football but is too nervous to join in a game in her local park. Out of a magical photograph steps Freddie’s Great-Great-Great Uncle Fred; a real footballer from the olden days. Uncle Fred takes Freddie back in time where they re-live footballing glories of old. Freddie renews her confidence and enthusiasm and everyone joins in a good old-fashioned kick around.

Saturday 26th Oct 2pm. St Barts Church, Armley. 

An adventurous tale from Speedwell Dance of seasons gone awry, an ancient and powerful witch and the determination of children to put things right. Join musicians and dancers to awaken scampering creatures, tiptoe past the Mountain Witch’s cave and finally convince her to let the sun return.

A playful and inclusive experience for children aged 3-8 years and their grown-ups. With inspiring dance, songs and original music played live on clarinet, flute and cello.

A new drama course.

Would you like to try acting and drama? You can with the Swarthmore Drama and Performance Group.

Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join in the fun of the drama workshops, regardless of background, experience or acting ability.

Our emphasis is on having fun and working together on the practical aspects of drama.

There will be introductory drama warm-up exercises, drama games and improvisation aka improv activities.