Panto at the Abbey: Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice on a magical wander through Wonderland as she meets a whole host of crazy characters straight out
Join Alice on a magical wander through Wonderland as she meets a whole host of crazy characters straight out
Jane Eyre – passionate, fiery, rebellious and strong. Charlotte Brontë created Yorkshire’s ultimate heroine.
When Jane accepts a position as Governess at Thornfield Hall, little does she expect a spark to kindle between her and the brooding Mr Rochester. As you watch her fall under his spell, something hides in the shadows, waiting to destroy her happiness.
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester is celebrating 11 great years with a re-energised and vibrant new production touring the UK this October, including the iconic City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds.
It’s the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 70s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time: Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge worldwide success as New Order.
During the First World War, over one million British Empire soldiers lost their lives, with around half of them still resting in unmarked graves today. John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of The Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen.
Join Leeds Art's Centre this July for a raucous and colourful rendition of Shakespeare's captivating comedy; A Midsummer Night's Dream
Pulling the tale of rival lords and ladies, star crossed lovers and eager mechanicals, into a twenty first century setting. Where the modern industrial heart of Athens clashes with the mystical neon forest of dreams.
Mischief will be sown, substances consumed, forms transfigured, and no one will make it out of the woods quite the same as they were before. But that's OK, with lessons learned all things will end with one hell of a party.
Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.
The Broadway and West End sensation, Kinky Boots, is strutting into Leeds Grand Theatre in a brand new production starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe* and rising star Dan Partridge (Grease). This joy-filled musical, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony and Grammy-winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nikolai Foster (Grease and An Officer and a Gentleman).
Ned Boulting returns again! But this time he’s 101 years too late for the 1923 Tour de France.
In his latest celebration of the greatest race on earth, Ned delves into the hidden mysteries of a roll of film from the 1923 Tour de France that fell into his possession during the Covid pandemic, and inspired his bestselling book 1923!
World-famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns to The Varieties with his hilarious one-man show.
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West End mega-hit TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, is on its first ever UK & Ireland tour.
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi-award winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards.