Autumn Season 2013 by Nev Jopson

AUTUMN SEASON 2013

How to book

At a glance THE JIMI HESELDEN AUDITORIUM

Booking in person at our Swan Street Box Office or the Leeds Grand Theatre Box Office on New Briggate will be free – a charge of £1.50 per transaction is payable for all other methods. An additional charge of £1 is applied to cover postage.

We accept payment by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. All sales are non-refundable – please see full terms and conditions of sale on our website cityvarieties.co.uk or ask at Box Office. All tickets include a 60p levy towards City Varieties regeneration fund, unless stated otherwise.

Online booking cityvarieties.co.uk Purchase tickets simply and securely via our website. Please note Side Stalls, Side Circle and Boxes are classified as ‘restricted view’ online so that at time of purchase, customers are aware that these seats are side-facing.

When available, standard concessions apply to Under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, Leeds Card Holders and Friends of the City Varieties. Please check performance listings for details. Entry will be subject to proof of eligibility. Registered disabled patrons may purchase a half-price ticket for themselves and an essential carer. Please contact Box Office for details.

Access Following our refurbishment, we now have lift access to all levels of the auditorium and wheelchair spaces are situated at each level (subject to availability). Please contact the Box Office to discuss your requirements. Accessible toilets are available at Stalls and Circle level. An induction loop is installed to aid our customers with hearing difficulties. Please contact Box Office before purchasing tickets for advice over the best seats for this service.

Baby Changing Facilities

By phone 0113 243 0808

These are provided in the unisex toilets within the Circle Bar

Standard hours are Monday to Saturday* from 10am to 6pm or until evening performance start. For Sunday and Bank Holiday performances, Box Office will open one hour prior to show start.

Circle Bar and Kiosk

*Excluding certain public holidays

Pre-ordering Interval drinks in advance is highly recommended.

In person A Box Office service is usually available at our Reception in Swan Street as above. Tickets may also be purchased from the Leeds Grand Theatre Box Office on New Briggate, Monday to Saturday – 9.30am to 8pm. Earlier closing hours may operate on nonperformance days. 2

Discounts

Refreshments are available pre-show and during the interval from the Circle Bar and the Kiosk at the rear of the Stalls.

The White Swan The White Swan public house in Swan Street is operated by Leeds Brewery and may be accessed via our Reception area.

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COMEDY MUSIC VARIETY FAMILY PLAY/MUSICAL THEATRE/FILM

Event SEAN WALSH: THE LIE-IN KING ANIMALS & FRIENDS ADAM HILLS: HAPPYISM BROADWAY & BEYOND HALFWAY TO PARADISE: THE BILLY FURY STORY BILL ODDIE: UNPLUCKED BOYCE AVENUE LEE NELSON PHILL JUPITUS: YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING... TERRY CHRISTIAN: NAKED CONFESSIONS... DOC BROWN: OF MIC & MEN LAURIE BRIGGS: CELEBRATES THE LADIES OF SONG NINA CONTI: DOLLY MIXTURES STEPHEN K AMOS: THE SPOKESMAN PAUL FOOT: WORDS THE GOOD OLD DAYS: TOM O’CONNOR ALEXEI SAYLE ED BYRNE: ROARING FORTIES ARDAL O’HANLAN MARY COUGHLAN THE GOOD OLD DAYS: DON MACLEAN DEAN FRIEDMAN HA HA HOLMES! RALPH McTELL JASON BYRNE: SPECIAL EYE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: BERNIE CLIFTON JOHN POWER PAUL DANIELS: THE FIRST FAREWELL TOUR LES McKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS SHOW HOWARD MARKS: SCHOLAR, SMUGGLER, PRISONER, SCRIBE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: ROY WALKER THE FEELING LLOYD COLE THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS: LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT GENO WASHINGTON JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT ALISTAIR McGOWAN: NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE TONY LAW: NONSENSE OVERDRIVE MARTYN JOSEPH BOY GEORGE: THIS IS WHAT I DO CARA DILLON ELKIE BROOKS LISBEE STAINTON + ELEANOR McEVOY FOSTER & ALLEN: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TOUR ANDREW LAWRENCE: THERE IS NO ESCAPE THREE BONZOS & A PIANO THE SILVER BELLES CHRISTMAS SHOW ANDREW NEWTON: WORLD FAMOUS HYPNOTIST THE BAD SHEPHERDS: MUD, BLOOD & BEER JACK & THE BEANSTALK: THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PANTO 2014 HIGHLIGHTS NOW ON SALE – SEE PAGES 24 - 26

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SEANN WALSH

BROADWAY & BEYOND

Comedy’s fastest rising star Seann Walsh is returning with an all-new show to show the world that he’s the Lie-in King! Star of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and Dave’s Argumental, Seann is a charming and charismatic natural born observational storyteller, and one of the most frighteningly precocious talents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years.

An uplifting celebration of the best of musical theatre presented in an engaging and entertaining package by one of the country’s newest and brightest production companies. This thrilling mix of live music, movement and wit is performed by eight versatile West End professionals; comprising three all–singing, all-dancing actors accompanied by five musicians. Audiences will be captivated by their vocal dexterity and musical agility added to a dazzling array of costumes and the sounds of over a dozen instruments. A stunning performance to set your feet tapping, your heart singing and leave you wanting more…

THE LIE-IN KING

‘See him now, before the stadium tour’ Sunday Times

Fri 13 September 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £43 Concessions: £1.50 off

seannwalsh.com

Fri 6 September 8pm Tickets: £12.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £31.20 Concessions: £2 off

ADAM HILLS HAPPYISM

ANIMALS & FRIENDS The Animals were the second British band to top the American charts after The Beatles with the multi-million selling and legendary anthem, House of the Rising Sun. The band subsequently achieved over twenty global Top Ten hit records, many of which reached No 1 in various parts of the world. Animals and Friends features original Animals’ members John Steel, drums, and Mick Gallagher, keyboards (The Blockheads, The Clash, Paul McCartney) plus Danny Handley and Peter Barton. animalsandfriends.co.uk

Sat 7 September 8pm Tickets: £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48

Fresh from his triumph as host of Channel 4’s critically acclaimed entertainment show The Last Leg, Australian funny man Adam Hills returns to the UK with his long overdue and highly anticipated new show Happyism. Happyism will see everyone’s favourite Antipodean comedian take to the stage for a first-class evening of comedy with the usual anecdotes and audience participation all delivered in his refreshingly unique, laid-back style. Adam Hills has achieved international acclaim as one of the world’s best stand-up comics. His combination of positive uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive a swag of awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the planet.

‘Stand up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed’ The Guardian

Recommended for ages 15+ adamhills.com

Thur 12 September 7.30pm Tickets: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

THE BILLY FURY STORY Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis... and girls loved him! 30 years after his untimely death, Billy’s own band, the original Fury’s Tornados, remember him by re-playing live his timeless 29 hit records – Wondrous Place, Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, A Thousand Stars, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many, many more. With giant onscreen footage of Billy and his Fury’s Tornados playing live plus the uncanny voice of Colin Gold, it’s rock ‘n’ roll heaven! thebillyfurystory.com

Sat 14 September 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50, £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47

BILL ODDIE UNPLUCKED

Behind the scenes with TV’s favourite wildlife man and his producer Stephen Moss. Bill and Stephen will share memories and stories from 15 years of some of the most popular natural history series ever made, illustrated by extracts, some of which were so memorable that they ranked amongst viewers most requested clips – from Bill’s ludicrous attempt to swim with seals, to the breath-taking air display of a Starling roost (often copied, but never surpassed!). Fascinating for all the family! billoddie.com

Thur 19 September 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £35

TERRY CHRISTIAN NAKED CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING CATHOLIC

presents

YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING WHY I’VE ASKED YOU HERE...

BOYCE AVENUE Kicking off their world tour with a set of intimate gigs, American rock band Boyce Avenue, bring their brand new show to Leeds! Limited availability. boyceavenue.com

Mon 23 September 7.30pm Tickets: £25.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £57.20

LEE NELSON Another chance to catch Lee’s latest show, following his sell-out visit here in May… Strap yourself in for a night of unmissable entertainment with the irrepressible Nelson, who’ll be presenting his unique take on the world including his legendary audience interaction, a game show finale and special guest appearances from Premier League footballer Jason Bent and others. leenelson.com

Tue 24 September 7.30pm Tickets: £23.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £52.20

Based on the character-based comedy show which he took to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here... is a three-part performance unlike anything you have seen before. Phill Jupitus plays the part of three extraordinary characters and with the help of an inquisitive audience, we find out more about them. The Late Vernon Herschel Harley is a legend of stage and screen who died at the age of 114 just last Thursday. He has worked with everybody in theatre and cinema and describes himself as ‘quite lively for a dead chap’ and ‘an anecdote Gatling gun.’ The Late Kurt Schiffer was the Korvettenkapitan of the U42B out of Hamburg part of the German Navy’s Wolf Packs, which were the scourge of the Atlantic shipping lanes. He died in 1944. The Late Phill Jupitus died on June 24th 2052 on the eve of his 90th birthday. Leave your preconceptions at the door but don’t forget to bring your curiosity.

A hilarious romp through the troubled innercity Manchester childhood of one of Britain’s most notorious and outspoken TV presenters… Terry bares all in his debut stand-up show, lifting the lid on his Catholic upbringing, ‘Madchester,’ The Word and Celebrity Big Brother in the process – definitely not for the fainthearted! When gang warfare in Moss Side is the least of your worries compared to sadistic nuns and paedophile priests and your best mate is the school bully who just wants to kick your head in, is it any wonder he turned out a #@&%?! terrychristian.tv

Thur 26 September 7.30pm Tickets: £13, Boxes (to seat 2) £32

OF MIC & MEN Rapper turned comedian Doc Brown, is back with his tongue-in-cheek take on hip hop culture. A regular on the London comedy circuit and appearances on Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev, Derek, Miranda and The Office Revisited, Doc is a must see act.

‘If Brown keeps mining this rich seam of hip-hop comedy, his fame should look after itself’ The Guardian

Wed 25 September 8pm

docbrown.co.uk

Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

Sat 28 September 8pm Tickets: £14.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £35.20

LAURIE BRIGGS

CELEBRATES THE LADIES OF SONG Laurie performs the music of Karen Carpenter, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Carole King, Julie London, Shirley Bassey and many other favourites with a full live band! She will also be joined by her very special guest Peter Grant in a musical extravaganza not to be missed.

Sun 29 September 7.30pm

Tickets: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41

NINA CONTI DOLLY MIXTURES

Star of BBC’s Live At The Apollo, QI, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and BBC2’s Family Tree, ground-breaking ventriloquist and BAFTA nominated filmmaker Nina Conti introduces her daughter, her handyman, her gran, her oldest friend and a stray dog in a show that refuses to go as rehearsed. Expect a thoughtful meditation on love, life and the edge of existence. And once you’ve bought your ticket, let that expectation go.

‘I laughed until I couldn’t breathe’ Melbourne Age ninaconti.net

Mon 30 September 7.30pm Tickets: £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42

STEPHEN K AMOS

ED BYRNE

IS THE SPOKESMAN

ROARING FORTIES

Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Amos hits the road with a brand new show, which has been a smash hit across Australia and New Zealand. Expect an hour of fun, warmth, big laughs and audience interaction from the master of feel-good comedy.

‘The warmest comic around, able to riff off a crowd and make them feel good about themselves...’ The Sunday Times stephenkamos.com

Wed 2 October 7.30pm Tickets: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

PAUL FOOT WORDS

Paul Foot’s recent shows and tours have garnered a string of five-star reviews and successive Barry Nominations at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Described by Chortle as ‘Inspired, surreal and incomprehensibly funny’, he is a true original, challenging comedic convention at every turn and delighting his connoisseurs. A BBC New Comedy Award and Daily Telegraph Open Mic winner, most recent UK TV credits include 8 Out 10 Cats (Channel 4), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3).

‘Utterly twisted alternative comedy unlike anything else you are likely to see’ The Sydney Morning Herald

paulfoot.tv

The godfather of alternative comedy in his first full-length stand-up show in 17 years, following two sold-out London seasons...

A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sportscar, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: ‘I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!’

‘Comedy’s holy grail... Go see!’

‘Back on the stand-up stage for The Sunday Times the first time in 16 years, his comic edbyrne.com control remains something rare and wonderful’ The Times Mon 7 & Tue 8 October 8pm ‘It’s good to have the old Liverpudlian Tickets: £23.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £52.20 loudmouth back’ The Telegraph alexeisayle.me

Sun 6 October 7.30pm Tickets: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

ARDAL O’HANLAN Father Ted star, Ardal O’Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is life itself… and the default expression is one of utter disbelief! Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy.

‘Charm, intelligence and fabulous phrase-making’ The Guardian

Thur 3 October 7.30pm

Wed 9 October 8pm

Tickets: £13.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £32.20

Tickets: £18.60, £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20

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FANCY DRESS

Tickets: Friday Evenings & Saturday Matinees Side Stalls, Side Circle & Upper Circle: £16 Stalls & Circle: £19 Boxes (to seat 2): £44 Saturday Evenings Side Stalls, Side Circle & Upper Circle: £19 Stalls & Circle: £22 Boxes (to seat 2): £50 Discounts: Concessions: 10% off Friends of City Varieties: 15% off Groups of 20 or more: 15% off (plus 2 free seats for every 47 paid) Season Tickets including all 4 weekends: 20% off full-price ticket

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ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD STARRING

JOE PASQUALE MARY COUGHLAN Mary’s smoky, bluesy, boozy drawl has always been a seduction, this is why she is so loved. Throughout her quite extraordinary recording career spanning more than a quarter of a century, Mary has drawn heavily from vocal stylings of her legendary heroes; Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, Van Morrison and Edith Piaf – all are present and correct in her delivery. Even so, Mary, with her naked honesty makes every song her own and audiences cannot fail to be moved by her passionate live performances. marycoughlanmusic.com

Thur 10 October 7.30pm Tickets: £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42

DEAN FRIEDMAN This legendary, singer-songwriter, known for chart-topping hits Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia and Woman Of Mine – performs songs from throughout his three-decade career. Join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant, hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.

There’s a beast on the moors, a crime to be solved, and with the Ha Ha team on the case – what can go right?! You’d be absolutely barking mad to miss this pipe-smoking, new show from theatre’s funniest parodists as Holmes and Watson embark on their most dangerous adventure yet... hunting down The Hound of The Baskervilles. It’s elementary! It’s also downright hilarious as comedic national treasure Joe Pasquale, direct from his West End run in Spamalot, takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes bringing mirthful merriment to the proceedings… but will he be skating on thin ice? With writer Ben Langley as Doctor Watson and Andrew Fettes as everyone else, this sure-fire, wonderfully ridiculous show is well worth an investigation.

Ralph McTell has enjoyed a 48 year career as a quintessential singer-songwriter-guitarist and this October sees his One More For The Road tour making a welcome stop-off in Leeds. Ralph’s shows feature beautifully crafted narrative songs, combined with dextrous fingerstyle guitar playing and evocative storytelling, and will of course include the Ivor Novello award-winning Streets of London. ralphmctell.co.uk

Wed 16 October 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47

JASON BYRNE’S SPECIAL EYE

jasonbyrne.ie

A rare opportunity to catch John Power playing a live acoustic set in an intimate setting. Expect to hear an eclectic selection of favourites plucked from his entire career, lovingly recreated with stripped-down arrangements. Following a stint with the legendary La’s, John fronted his own hugely successful outfit, Cast, during the 90s scoring hit singles with Finetime, Alright, Walkaway, Free Me and Guiding Star. From 2001 Power has pursued a solo career, yielding three acclaimed albums and in recent years has re-joined old bandmates for reunion tours of both The La’s and Cast.

Thur 17 October 8pm

Mon 21 October 7.30pm

Tickets: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

Tickets: £12.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £31.20

hahaholmes.com

This year Jason Byrne, and his Special Eye head out on the road. Why ‘Special Eye’? …because Jason’s shows are special and yes, British public, so is his eye. As featured on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Sony Radio Gold Award-winning The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and soon to be seen on BBC1 in the brand new series Father Figure of which he is the creator and star.

Tue 15 October 7.30pm

‘You are just blown away by the sheer force of his talent and charisma’

‘The funniest thing on six legs. I cannot remember when I laughed so much’ Croydon Advertiser ‘As clever as it is witty... a real laugh out loud evening’ The Stage

Tickets: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20

JOHN POWER

The Independent

deanfriedman.com

Mon 14 October 7.30pm Tickets: £16, £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42

THE FIRST FAREWELL TOUR: FROM LEGEND TO LEG END! In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. This is a brand new show with a selection of his favourite magic and a number of new tricks never performed in public before. He will be joined by the very lovely Debbie McGee. pauldaniels.co.uk

Tue 22 October 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41 Concessions: Under 16s £12, Senior Citizens £15 Family Ticket: for 4 (max 2 adults) £50 Group deals available

LES McKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS SHOW The music of The Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70s. With Les leading the way, the band had success all over the globe. Massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love, propelled the band to worldwide superstardom and their trademark Scottish tartan was everywhere! Hear Les sing all those hits again in a fantastic night of pop nostalgia and re-live ‘Rollermania’ one more time!

THE FEELING

LLOYD COLE

The feeling play an intimate gig in Leeds as part of a brief ten date tour to support their fourth album, Boy Cried Wolf, due out in October.

An intimate solo gig from one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed singer-songwriters. Lloyd Cole, along with The Commotions, had a string of hit singles and albums in the mid to late 80s. He has since forged a successful career as a solo artist, releasing eleven albums including the recent, fan-funded, Standards.

Ages 14+ only / Limited Availability thefeeling.com

Sun 27 October 7.30pm Tickets: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

lloydcole.com

Mon 28 October 7.30pm Tickets: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20

lesmckeown.com

Wed 23 October 7.30pm Tickets: £20, Boxes (to seat 2) £46

HOWARD MARKS SCHOLAR, SMUGGLER, PRISONER, SCRIBE

Intrepid bon viveur Howard Marks, returns with his brand new spoken word show; Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe. With trademark honesty and penetrating humour, Howard will look back at four extraordinary and action packed phases of his life. Enthralling and hilarious in equal measure, you may think you know the Howard Marks story but there are many tales still left to tell. howardmarks.name

Thur 24 October 7.30pm 14

Tickets: £15, Boxes (to seat 2) £36

LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT EARLY ‘BAT’ booking offer:

£5 OFF

per seat until 30 Sept

This sensational new show is inspired by the legendary and sinister lost movie London After Midnight and will take you on a whirlwind journey through a plague ridden London in 1665, culminating with the great fire of London in 1666. From sword swallowers to dare-devil balancing acts, from hair hangers to demon dwarfs, from a pickled person to astounding aerial acts… all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek by an almighty cast and the devil-driven rock ‘n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell. circusofhorrors.co.uk

Tue 29 & Wed 30 October 7.30pm

+ Wed matinee 2.30pm Tickets: evenings from £19.60, matinee from £14.60 Evening performances not suitable for children

GENO WASHINGTON AND THE YOYOS

Geno Washington is still the number one sixties soul man, the real deal… enjoying enduring cult status on the Blues and Northern Soul scenes mainly due to his unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. Join Geno and the Yo Yos – featuring Geno’s half of the Ram Jam Band – as they play a blistering set of pared-down Street Soul, R&B, House Rockin’ Blues, Jump, Boogie and Rock‘n’Roll.

TONY LAW

NONSENSE OVERDRIVE

Fri 1 November 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £39

JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT The legendary rock duo Otway & Barrett, famous for their anarchic stage performances and two hit singles Really Free and Headbutts, return to one of their favourite UK venues.

mrtonylaw.com

johnotway.com

Tickets: £14, Boxes (to seat 2) £34

Tickets: £16.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £39

NOT JUST A PRETTY VOICE

The Nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show. Asking the big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister? What are we really thinking while watching Shakespeare? And is Hilary Devey Jessie J’s mum? Expect to hear everyone from Andy Murray to Colin Murray, riffs on everything from Jeff Stelling to bad spelling and at least one song about butter. Recommended for ages 15+ alistairmcgowan.co.uk

Sun 3 November 8pm Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

‘An ever-changing, hard-to-contain force of nature’ The Guardian

NB: Rock‘n’Roll’s Greatest Failure: Otway The Movie will screen at Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds on Wed 11 September.

Sat 2 November 7.30pm

ALISTAIR McGOWAN

Following his 40-date, sell-out Spring tour, Tony is leaping back out on the road with a brand new show for Autumn 2013. Join the multi-award-winning Mr Law for some absurd, shout-y and powerful, yet meaningful, nonsense. As seen on Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Alternative Comedy Experience, Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and more.

Mon 4 November 7.30pm

MARTYN JOSEPH He may inhabit a similar musical universe to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews but Welsh-born troubadour, Martyn Joseph, is a performer like no other and stands in his own right. His unrivalled reputation has been built over three decades of performance, giving audiences what many have described as ‘the best live music experience’ of their lives. martynjoseph.net

Tue 5 November 7.30pm Tickets: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

THIS IS WHAT I DO Following on from his sell-out Meltdown performance Boy George, universally recognised as one of our generation’s most iconic artists, is back with his first new studio album of original material in almost two decades – This Is What I Do. With a career spanning over 30 years Boy George first shot to international stardom in the 1980s with Culture Club and has had continued success as a solo artist, selling over 150 million records with top ten hits in every country. Boy George is a hugely respected house DJ, playing for twenty years, and continues to DJ successfully in clubs all over the globe. boygeorge.com

Wed 6 November 7.30pm 16

Tickets: £26, Boxes (to seat 2) £58

FOSTER & ALLEN

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TOUR

CARA DILLON Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times in your whole life. Her staggeringly beautiful voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song and imbue material with not only profound sweetness but also poignancy and depth. Whether she’s singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer.

‘Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice…’ Q Magazine

‘Still one of the great British voices’ The Guardian

caradillon.co.uk

elkiebrooks.com

Thur 7 November 7.30pm

Fri 8 November 8pm

Tickets: £19.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £45.20

Tickets: £22 & £24.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £55

LISBEE STAINTON

+ SPECIAL GUEST ELEANOR McEVOY Although only 24, singer-songwriter, Lisbee Stainton has toured with Joan Armatrading, Paul Carrack, Gretchen Peters and Seth Lakeman. The latter was so impressed by Lisbee he invited her to become part of his own band for his 2012 UK tour, where she became was a huge hit with Lakeman’s fanbase. Following her appearance here with Sharon Shannon in March, Lisbee’s headline show is not to be missed. lisbeestainton.com / eleanormcevoy.com

Sat 9 November 7.30pm 18

Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best live. Don’t miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.

Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

For over three decades Foster & Allen have been entertaining audiences all over the world and performing all their hits including A Bunch Of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, Old Flame and I Will Love You All My Life. This Ultimate Collection Tour celebrates the release of their recent hit album featuring all these tracks and many more of their best-loved songs. Foster & Allen’s music and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they love entertaining, especially playing to a live audience. fosterandallen.ie

Mon 11 November 7.30pm Tickets: £22.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £50.20 Concessions: £2 off

ANDREW LAWRENCE THERE IS NO ESCAPE

As seen on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and star of his own BBC Radio 4 series How Did We End Up Like This?... Andrew Lawrence presents his latest stand-up show of all new material.

‘Few people have caught the irritated, misanthropic mood of the moment better than this supreme misfit; the only wonder is that it’s taking Lawrence so long to become a national institution’ The Telegraph Recommended for ages 14+ andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk

Thur 14 November 8pm Tickets: £15, Boxes (to seat 2) £36

THREE BONZOS & A PIANO The Bonzos have appeared with members of Monty Python, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Kinks and The Who as well as having a top 5 hit with Urban Spaceman. They featured as the house band on Do Not Adjust Your Set, a fore-runner of Monty Python, and superstar comedians, Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Eddie Izzard, Chris Morris and Bill Bailey have all named the Bonzos as a formative influence. Their anarchic live appearances are the stuff of legend – don’t miss out. threebonzosandapiano.co.uk

Fri 15 November 7.30pm Tickets: £16 & £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42 Concessions: £2.50 off for ages 26 and under

Founded in 1988, and registered as an independent charitable organisation, The Friends have campaigned tirelessly over the years to fund the essential upkeep of the Varieties.

In addition to the £175,000 which the Friends have donated toward the recent refurbishment, their efforts over the years have also provided the venue with replacement auditorium seats, heating for the bars and hot drinks machines. These funds have been raised through activities such as street markets, cash collections, fair stalls, charity performances, dining events and the operation of city centre charity shops.

THE SILVER BELLES CHRISTMAS SHOW Varieties’ favourite, Leah Bell returns with her Silver Belles Christmas Show combining the music of Christmas present with the delightful spirit of Christmas past. Appearing alongside Leah are her special guests, 60s recording star Johnny de Little, Peter Donegan (son of the legendary Lonnie), acclaimed vocalist Jason King, singer and dancer Lee Brannigan and the fabulous Silver Belles dancers and singers. Sparkling entertainment, wonderful costumes, and a spellbinding finale complete with snowfall, will make this an unforgettable experience. Don’t just ‘Dream of a White Christmas’, come and celebrate ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ with this truly traditional Christmas Show.

Sat 16 November 2pm Tickets: £12.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £31.20

Their social events regularly include luncheons, quizzes, garden parties, theatre, museum and cinema visits as well as ‘sail and shop’ trips to the continent. Coffee Mornings are regularly held in the historic Friends’ Circle Bar, where walls are adorned with Music Hall memorabilia.

Coffee Mornings Throughout this season, The Friends will be holding a series of informal Coffee Mornings in our historic Circle Bar – why not stop by for a chat and a cuppa? Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm 14 September 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 October 9 November 14 December

Membership If you are interested in joining this dedicated and sociable group of City Varieties’ supporters, please contact Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or drop by the Reception in Swan Street to pick up an application form. Standard annual membership costs just £12* per person – lifetime memberships are also available. Benefits of membership include: 1 Priority Booking

(subject to promoter agreement)

1 Regular Newsletters 1 Discounts and Special Offers on selected shows or merchandise 1 Exclusive Friends’ Events * Prices correct at time of going to print.

Friends of the City Varieties Registered Charity Number: 1038435

ANDREW NEWTON WORLD FAMOUS HYPNOTIST

New show, new routines – funnier than ever! ‘Newton has ramped up his act and opted for a more robust manifesto. His mischievous performance has moved perceptibly closer to the line – to the obvious delight of the audience. Getting a hypnotised volunteer to phone his mother was a masterpiece of wind-up comedy. He kept us screeching with laughter right to the end. What lifted the proceedings even more was Newton’s skill as an entertainer, something that raises him far above all others of his ilk.’

THE BAD SHEPHERDS ADRIAN EDMONDSON, TROY DONOCKLY & ANDY DINAN MUD, BLOOD & BEER

The hugely popular Bad Shepherds return to the Varieties with their unique folk-inspired interpretations of classic punk and new wave songs.

Sydney Morning Herald, May 2013

Touring to support the release of their latest album, Mud, Blood & Beer, the band revisit Madness’ Our House, The Jam’s Going Underground and deliver a fabulous rendition of No More Heroes by The Stranglers. There’s even one or two original numbers in there too!

newtonhypnosis.com

thebadshepherds.com

Sat 16 November 8pm

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School Groups: CALL 0113 297 7040 Tickets from £8.75 per person including a free ice lolly for each student! (if paid in full by 5pm Tues 29 October 2013) NB: These prices only apply to off-peak schools matinee performances marked with an asterisk* NO CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE ON PREVIEW PERFORMANCES. LEEDS CARD CONCESSIONS NOT AVAILABLE ON PREMIUM PERFORMANCES. ONLY ONE CONCESSION AVAILABLE ON EACH TICKET PURCHASE.

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Join Jack on a GIANT adventure this coming festive season, with all the usual thrills, spills and jokes you expect from a traditional pantomime plus a rocking soundtrack of memorable hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond… all performed live on stage by our hugely talented cast of actor-musicians.

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Praise for last year’s panto

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‘what another Christmas cracker this one is… a great night out’ Leeds Guide

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Group Discounts: CALL 0113 297 7040 Parties between 20 and 49: £2 off all seats Parties of 50 or more: £2 off all seats + 2 free for every 50 paid Parties of 300 or more: please contact us to discuss your requirements

The return of our hugely popular Rock‘n’Roll Panto…

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Written by Peter Rowe • Directed by Vik Sivalingam Designed by Colin Piggot • Musical Direction by Dai Watts

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‘If you’re looking for a show where they won’t mind you dancing in the aisles – then the Rock‘n’Roll Panto is definitely for you’ Yorkshire Evening Post

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BSL Interpreted performances Thur 12 Dec 7pm + Sat 11 January 2pm & 7pm All performances may contain pyrotechnics, smoke effects and strobe lighting.

AMATEUR TRANSPLANTS’

ADAM KAY’S BUM NOTES Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. With a string of sell-out tours and Edinburgh Fringe seasons, his cutting-edge, darkly humorous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have gained him a cult following across the UK.

SONGS OF SOLIDARITY, SUFFRAGE & STRENGTH Red Ladder’s new show and folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow.

WRONG ’UN, A SUFFRAGETTE’S STORY

TREVOR NOAH THE RACIST

February 1918, and after years of suffrage Parliament is poised to grant women the vote. In story and song, this is one Lancashire millgirl’s journey from schoolroom to prison cell and beyond.

Fresh from a record-breaking season of shows at London’s Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed total sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, South African comedian, Trevor Noah is proud to present his critically acclaimed show, The Racist, on a ground-breaking tour of the UK.

amateurtransplants.com

Sun 2 February 7.30pm Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

DAVID O’DOHERTY WILL TRY TO FIX EVERYTHING

David presents his new show fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. davidodoherty.com

Sat 8 February Time and prices to be confirmed – on sale soon

CHRIS RAMSEY THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN ON SATURDAY MORNING TELEVISION

After being ‘sent off’ the Soccer AM sofa last year for misbehaving, Chris wonders whether he really is The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV – not to mention whether he wants to be. chrisramseycomedy.com

Mon 17 February 8pm

trevornoah.com

Tickets: £17.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £40.20

Mon 20 January 8pm Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

MILES JUPP Returning to his stand-up roots, Miles is best known for playing Nigel in Rev, John Duggan in The Thick Of It and Owen in Spy as well as appearing in Michael Winterbottom’s The Look Of Love and George Clooney’s Monuments Men. A regular on Radio 4, he hosts the panel show It’s Not What You Know, and his sitcom In And Out Of The Kitchen was nominated for a Writers’ Guild Award.

O’HOOLEY & TIDOW Best Duo finalists at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Belinda and Heidi deliver thoughtprovoking songs of wry social observation, love, loss and humour. Wrong ’Un writer Boff Whalley, will join performer Ella Harris and O’Hooley & Tidow on stage for the evening’s finale.

SMALLNESS

milesjupp.co.uk

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Tickets: £15, Boxes (to seat 2) £36

redladder.co.uk • ohooleyandtidow.com

Thur 23 & Fri 24 January 7.30pm Tickets: £12, Boxes (to seat 2) £30 Concessions: £2 off

What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it – being tiny but fierce, close but distant. Hear Russell ejaculate thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big. russellkane.co.uk

Thur 20 February 8pm Tickets: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

READY STEADY COOK LIVE Britain’s most successful TV cookery show is coming fresh and live to City Varieties with star host Russell Grant, celebrity Chef Lesley Waters and very special guest Paul Rankin. Visit readysteadycooklive.com for a chance to get involved.

Events & Hospitality The Jimi Heselden Auditorium and other spaces within the City Varieties are available for private hire to host your meeting, conference or other event.* Or make your theatre visit even more memorable with intimate post show drinks and canapés for your friends, family, colleagues and clients.

Tue 4 – Thur 6 March 7.30pm

+ Wed matinee 2.30pm Tickets: £25.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £57.20 Great deals for groups – call for details

JASON MANFORD

Please contact us to discuss your event or hospitality enquiries.

Your Wedding at City Varieties

FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS

Jason returns to the Varieties with two intimate tour dates for his latest show. jasonmanford.com

Fri 7 February & Wed 26 March 8pm Tickets: £23.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £53

RICHARD HERRING

WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!

THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR

Death is inevitable, so let’s laugh in its face while our hearts still beat and our jaws are still attached.

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys & Davey Arthur, return to the Varieties for a very welcome seventh visit.

richardherring.com

thefureys.com

Thur 27 March 8pm

Fri 11 April 7.30pm

Tickets: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

Tickets: £19 & £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48

MORECAMBE This Olivier Award-winning play stars Bob Golding as comedy icon, Eric Morecambe. Don’t miss this moving, often hilarious tale about one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers; a heart-warming story of the man what brought us the sunshine. What do you think of it so far? Brilliant!

Holding your ceremony at City Varieties is certain to make your day memorable for all the right reasons. The auditorium seats up to 400 people but also feels intimate with much smaller numbers of guests making it a perfect venue whatever the size of your party. If you’d like drinks after the ceremony, our Circle Bar holds 60 people and is a lovely setting for your guests to mingle whilst you have photos taken or just as somewhere to chat before you move on to your reception venue. For further information about holding your marriage or civil partnership at City Varieties, please contact Anne Shaw on 0113 297 7003 or email weddings@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities Since re-opening, our auditorium has been named in memory of Leeds entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jimi Heselden, and the Green Room named in recognition of a generous donation made by Dr Keith Howard OBE, Chairman of Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. This generous sponsorship is helping to preserve this unique venue for future generations. Other areas and services within City Varieties are also available for naming rights. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Name a Seat Join the ever-growing numbers of supporters and celebrities who have already named a seat or a box in our stunningly restored auditorium, including John Bishop, Barbara Windsor MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Timothy West CBW and Prunella Scales CBE. The inscription could be your name, a company name, a celebration or commemoration, or simply a dedication to a loved one. Prices start from just £6 per month over four years. Call us on the number below for an application form or call into reception in Swan Street.

For all your enquiries, please call us on 0113 391 7777 or email info@cityvarieties.co.uk * Events and private hires are subject to space availability and licensing capacities.

Tue 6 & Wed 7 May 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER! Early Years Activities September 2013 sees the launch of Hickory Dickory Dock, a brand new pre-school group for you and your child at City Varieties Music Hall. Come along to play, sing, create and discover in our themed sessions whilst being inspired by the history of our unique building!

Behind the Scenes Tours

With a chance to glimpse behind the curtain of a working theatre and plenty of imaginative play, it’s the perfect way to introduce your child to performing arts.

Learn how the Varieties grew from a humble music room above a pub to the world-famous home of The Good Old Days and marvel at how this beautiful venue has been restored to its former Victorian glory on a Public Heritage Tour. Our new Family Tours also provide an opportunity for children and their families to hear stories of the weird and wonderful acts that have performed on our stage, dress up in period costume and join in with games and activities whilst discovering the hidden secrets of this beautiful Victorian building. Public Heritage Tours: Sat 10 Aug, Wed 4 Sept, Wed 25 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 9 Nov. Family Tours: Wed 7 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Thur 31 Oct. All tours run from 11am – 12pm. Cost: Adult £5, Under 18s £3, Under 5s free. Tickets can be booked through the Box Office on 0113 243 0808. Group tours are also available for minimum 5, maximum 30 people.

Arts Award Club

Heritage Open Day Sunday 15 September 10.30am – 3.00pm (last admission 2.30pm) Free entry Your chance to come and explore! Discover the view from the boxes, see the refitted dressing rooms, stand on our steeply raked stage or simply relax in the Circle Bar. Activities and demonstrations will run throughout the day to keep the whole family entertained including trails, competitions, archive displays and workshops. Our team of dedicated volunteers will be on hand to share their stories and show you behind the scenes of this much loved venue. No need to book, just turn up!

City Varieties Youth Theatre

Following our successful Summer School we’re offering a brand new Arts Award Club for young people interested in exploring this accredited course www.artsaward.co.uk Want to explore behind the scenes? Develop your creative skills? Make new friends? Then join us.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please Following their second hit musical Little contact the learning team to find out more. Shop of Horrors the Company are working on the Christmas performance which will be showcased in the Howard Assembly Room at the Grand Theatre on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December. If you are interested in finding out more about the Youth Theatre please contact the learning team for an information pack.

To book workshops, projects and group tours please contact the Learning Team: learning@cityvarieties.co.uk, 0113 391 7783. The Learning programme is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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City Varieties Music Hall is situated right in the heart of Leeds city centre on Swan Street, which links Briggate with Lands Lane, close to the popular Victoria Quarter.

Secure public parking is available nearby at The Light (via Great George Street) and St John’s Centre (via Merrion Street) – for additional parking information, please download the Leeds City Council parking guide from leeds.gov.uk.

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We are within a pedestrianised area with heavily restricted vehicle access and the closest drop-off point would be on The Headrow. There are several parking spaces available nearby to disabled badge holders including Public transport The Headrow, Wormald Row and Mark Lane. We are just a ten minute walk from either Leeds bus or rail station and many city centre bus stops. Plan your journey via wymetro.com or call 0113 245 7676.

Get in touch Tickets: 0113 243 0808 boxoffice@cityvarieties.co.uk General Enquiries: 0113 391 7777 info@cityvarieties.co.uk

City Varieties Music Hall Swan Street Leeds LS1 6LW

Marketing and Press: 0113 391 7775 marketing@cityvarieties.co.uk Technical Team: technical@cityvarieties.co.uk Like our City Varieties Music Hall page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @CityVarieties

Proprietor: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd. Registered in England No. 978161. A company controlled by Leeds City Council. Registered address: 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ. Reg Charity No: 500408. VAT Reg No: 865 9525 74 The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Whilst every effort is made to avoid programme changes, we reserve the right to make alterations, where necessary, without prior notice, if unavoidable.

City Varieties Music Hall is very grateful for the generous financial support of the family of Jimi Heselden for sponsoring the Auditorium and Dr Keith Howard OBE, Chairman of Emerald Group Publishing Ltd for sponsoring the Green Room.