Heritage Open Days
Theatre Tours
Sun 14 September 10am – 4pm
Your chance to come and explore the world-famous City Varieties! From a music room above a pub, to the home of ‘The Good Old Days’, the City Varieties has welcomed the very best comedians, musicians and performers for nearly 150 years. Come and discover how this rare surviving example of a Victorian music hall has been restored to its former glory and hear stories from the building’s fascinating and often colourful past.
CITY VARIETIES YOUTH THEATRE 1 Our sister venue, Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House on Briggate, will also be open to explore.
Explore Leeds’ most historic theatres, discover forgotten stories and learn how the magic happens. Tours of both theatres last one hour each. Cost: £5/£3 (under 18s) per tour
The whole family can be entertained with creative workshops, craft activities, treasure trails and competitions.
Private Group Tours If you would like to enquire about a private group tour – please contact the learning team via learning@cityvarieties.co.uk or 0113 297 7042.
Contact the Box Office or go online for more details and to book. City Varieties Music Hall
Cost: FREE
Sun 14 September 10am – 4pm
Wed
From the day the doors first opened with a performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on 18th November 1878, audiences have kept returning to Leeds Grand Theatre to enjoy performances and events in this Grade II* listed building.
Sat
Competitions, creative workshops, talks and craft activities will be available throughout the day in Leeds Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Room from Opera North, Northern Ballet and Leeds Amateur Operatic Society. The whole family can be entertained with arts and crafts activities, treasure trails and competitions. Cost: FREE
30
July
11am – 12 noon
9
August
11am – 12 noon
Wed
13
August
11am – 12 noon
Wed
24
September
11am – 12 noon
Sat
11
October
11am – 12 noon
Wed
22
October
11am – 12 noon
BOOK YOUR PLACES NOW! Box Office 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk
Leeds Grand Theatre Mon
11
August
1pm – 2pm
Fri
29
August
1pm – 2pm
Sat
30
August
10am – 11am
Wed
26
November
1pm – 2pm
Wed
3
December
1pm – 2pm
Proprietor: Leeds Grand Theare 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
REWIND/REMIX SUMMER SCHOOL 1 YOUNG PEOPLE’S TAKEOVER FESTIVAL 1 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 1 THEATRE TOURS 1
City Varieties Youth Theatre Company presents
Want to try something different, test out your creativity, have fun and develop new skills?
City Varieties Youth Theatre Company presents
11-17 YEARS
Tue 26 – Fri 29 August Written by Tim Crouch
7-11
Who is the mysterious Kaspar? A scruffy, silent boy is found wandering the streets of the big city. The authorities, at a loss, send him to a sleepy small-town school to start a new life. Kaspar struggles to find his voice as deep seated prejudices are unearthed and tolerance pushed to its limits as school staff and pupils chatter noisily around him, unsure how to handle this delinquent disaster so rudely dropped into their midst. The City Varieties Youth Theatre Company presents an updated and extended version of this deeply moving, darkly comical ensemble tale, inspired by Kaspar Hauser. ‘Crouch’s plays make up one of the most important bodies of English-language playwriting to have emerged so far in the twenty-first century...’ Stephen Bottoms, Professor of Contemporary Theatre & Performance at the University of Manchester
YEARS
Book, Music and Lyrics by Piers Chater-Robinson Adapted from the play by J M Barrie An amateur production by arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD
Fresh from previous musical triumphs Return to the Forbidden Planet and Little Shop of Horrors, City Varieties Youth Theatre Company present Peter Pan, the Musical – their take on the classic tale of the boy who couldn’t bear to grow up. Set to music, with raw stage combat and beautiful choreography, you’ll find yourself swept away by the classic tale, finding some unique twists and turns along the way. Meet Shadow Wendy and Shadow Peter as they dance what cannot be uttered. Immerse yourself in the world of inept pirates, cheeky Lost Boys and fearsome Warriors. prepare to be ‘Hooked’ from the start. This is Peter Pan as you will never have seen it.
Sat 19 July 7pm
Fri 25 & Sat 27 July 7pm
Adults £9.50, Children £7 Family ticket £28 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)
Adults £9.50, Children £7 Family ticket £28 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)
BOOK NOW 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk Please note: Ticket levy does not apply. A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
Why not take part in our Young People’s Takeover Festival at City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Grand Theatre? Planned by young people, this is your chance to have a go at contemporary dance, learn the secrets of theatrical make-up, try your hand at costume design, hone your script and song writing skills or even join a choir.
Mon 4 – Thur 7 August 10am – 3pm From the weird to the wonderful, the City Varieties’ stage has seen it all. Hypnotised alligators, escapologists, magicians and even a bear have taken to the stage and now it’s your turn! Back by popular demand, we invite young people aged 7 to 11 to learn new skills in drama, music making, DJing and more whilst exploring the sights and sounds of our world famous stage. Show off your new talents and fuse the old with the new in your very own performance for family and friends at the end of the week.
The showcase will be for an invited audience on Thursday 7 August, 2pm – 3pm. Places are limited, so book your place now! Please note, once payment has been made please complete a Booking Form to confirm your child’s place.
Cost: £85 per child Call Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk to book your places You can download a Registration Form from our website or request one from Box Office.
Every day of the festival will start with a free 30 minute tour of City Varieties at 10am, led by young people. Workshops will run 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm with different activities happening everyday, priced at £3 per person per workshop. The historic Circle Bar will be open at lunchtime for drinks, snacks and games. To book or for further details of each workshop and timings please visit our website www.cityvarieties.co.uk or contact Box Office on 0113 243 0808.
Funded by the City Centre Youth Activity Fund