AUTUMN 2015 UPDATE
How to book
CHERYL, MIKE & JAY FORMERLY OF
BUCKS FIZZ
PARADISE REGAINED TOUR Bucks Fizz originals Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are joined by guest vocalist Bobby McVay. paradiseregainedtour.co.uk
A Booking Fee of £1 per ticket (up to a maximum of £10 per transaction) applies to all purchases, unless stated otherwise. All tickets include a 60p levy towards the preservation of this Grade II* Listed Building. Where applicable a £1 charge for postage will also be payable.
We accept payment by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. All sales are non-refundable – please see full terms and conditions on our website cityvarieties.co.uk or ask at Box Office. Unless stated otherwise, all ticket prices include a 60p levy towards the preservation of this Grade II* Listed Building.
Online booking cityvarieties.co.uk You may purchase your tickets securely via our website. Box seats and certain others with restricted view are not available online. Please note that seats in the Side Stalls, Side Circle and Boxes are classified as restricted view to highlight that they are side-facing, although sightlines are not physically obscured.
By phone 0113 243 0808 Standard hours are Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm or until 30 mins after show start. Saturdays: 10am to 4pm or until 30 mins after show start. On Sundays and Bank Holidays: open one hour prior to show start.
In person A Box Office service is usually available at our Reception in Swan Street as above.
Discounts 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 We 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.
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COMEDY
VARIETY
MUSIC
FAMILY
Tickets*: £21.60 & £23.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £53.20
I REMEMBER YOU
LipService & Oldham Coliseum present
AN AUDIENCE WITH THE LEGENDARY
FRANK IFIELD
THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAY
City Varieties welcomes Australian based singing legend Frank Ifield in a nostalgic look at his musical career spanning five decades.
A celebrity presenter makes a dark and dreadful pact with a youthful self-portrait that comes back to haunt her.
frankifield.com
lipservicetheatre.co.uk
Tue 15 September 7.30pm
Wed 23 September 7.30pm
Tickets*: £20.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £46.20
Tickets*: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41 Friends of City Varieties £2 off + group deals available
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.
LEO SAYER
RESTLESS YEARS TOUR 2015
Baby Changing Facilities These are provided in the unisex toilets within the Circle Bar.
Circle Bar and Kiosk Refreshments are available pre-show and during the interval from the Circle Bar and the Kiosk at the rear of the Stalls. Pre-ordering Interval drinks in advance is highly recommended.
The White Swan
City Varieties is adjoining The White Swan public house – the pub is operated by Leeds Brewery and offers a special pre-show menu. Visit whiteswanleeds.co.uk for details.
Tickets may also be purchased from Leeds Grand Theatre Box Office on New Briggate during their standard operational hours.
Genre key
Sat 5 September 7.30pm
HENNING WEHN EINS ZWEI DIY
Another chance to catch Henning in his hugely popular sell-out show. henningwehn.de Ages 16+
Fri 18 & Sat 19 September 8pm Tickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20 Concessions £1 off
One of the UK’s most successful international acts ever performs material from his latest album alongside a selection of classic hits and old favourites.
Tue 22 September 7.30pm Tickets*: £27.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £61 Strictly limited Meet & Greet tickets £56
Newbury Productions (UK) Limited present
ADAM LONG’S DICKENS ABRIDGED
A fast-paced musical comedy comprising 70 minutes of madcap Dickensian mayhem from Adam Long, founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company. newburyproductions.co.uk
PLAY/MUSICAL THEATRE/FILM
Details correct at time of going to print. City Varieties reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme.
Thu 24 September 7.30pm Tickets*: £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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KEITH BARRY BRAIN HACKER
take your seats for a trip back to The Good Old Days of the music halls, sit back and enjoy an unrivalled FANCY bill filled with the DRESS IS WHOLEHEARTEDLY cream of Variety ENCOURAGED entertainers from but by no means compulsory! across the globe!
Fresh from ITV’s Saturday prime time gameshow You’re Back In The Room, Keith Barry brings his mesmerising live show to Leeds. keithbarry.com
Thu 1 October 8pm Tickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20
A prize will be given for the best costume.
m FRI 2 O C T, 7p& 7pm m p 2 T, C O 3 S AT
SEAN KELLY LIVE! The auctioneering Star of the huge TV hit series Storage Hunters, brings his live stand-up show to the UK.
BILLY PEARCE
seankellycomedy.com Ages 16+
Local comedy legend Billy Pearce returns for an evening of humour strictly for grown-ups.
Mon 5 October 8pm Tickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20
billypearce.com Ages 16+
BAY CITY ROLLERS
Fri 25 September 7.30pm
STARRING LES McKEOWN
Tickets*: £21.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £48.20
The voice on all their big hits returns with his band for an evening of ‘rollermania’. lesmckeown.com
Wed 7 October 7.30pm
E MR BERONNI CLIFT B
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HUNT MISSISCAJLAMENRRIMENT MU TH MISS JUEDRIT HIBB RANT VOCALLY
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FRI 9 O S AT 10 O C T, C T, 7PM 2PM & 7PM
MR FREDD DAVIES IE “PARRO T
FACE” H IM
PERPLE XING PRESTID RS E IGITATIO T S I S N D D O THNEG TTHE DOLLY SISTERS MR DO N SI A L D GRANT DIABLO DEXTER ITY MR ROSSON M S R N I M L I C M K IE DRIVER TO & MUSICALITY COMED IC CROO MOVES NE R K C O T S N MR BREACTERFUL M CHA Y CHAR COMED
Tickets*: £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48
Sat 26 September 7.30pm
Wed 30 September SOLD OUT NEW DATE ADDED! Mon 2 November 8pm
Tickets*: £26, Boxes (to seat 2) £58
Tickets*: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20
deanfriedman.com
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* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
MR PETER JOHN
THE IMMENSE FAVOURITE
MR ANDREW ROBLEY
TRIUMPHANT TROUBADOUR
MR ANDREW VAN BUREN & ALLYSON
That guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair is back on the road with a brand new tour! joshwiddicombe.com Ages 14+
IAN & WEE JIMMY
MADCAP MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST
WHAT DO I DO NOW?... Dean will perform selections from his three decade career, including familiar hits such as Lucky Stars, Ariel and Lydia.
THE KRANKIES
MR ANDY EASTWOOD
JOSH WIDDICOMBE DEAN FRIEDMAN
SELF
MISS JULI A SUTTON MELOD IOUS MU SICALIT IES MR IAN MA RCHANT FRI 16 OCT, 7pm JUGGLIN G JAPER Y SAT 17 OCT, 2pm & 7pm MR JOHN S FANDABIDOZI! IT’S TYLES
PLATTER PIROUETTING & ILLUSION
FRI 23 O S AT 24 O C T, C T, 7pm 2pm & 7pm
MR DON MACLEAN
THE FU
RTIVE F U
NSTER
MISS KATI E MILTON SENSUOU S SOPRA NO MR JOHN B ARKER TRUMP ETING T UNESM ITH R O M ANY DECA DENT D IVA OF MAGIC
MR MARK WALSH ULTIMA TE U K U L EL E MR JAY RA WLINGS DAZZL ING DEX TERIT Y
Tickets*: Friday Evenings & Saturday Matinees Side Stalls & Side Circle: £17, Stalls & Circle: £20 Boxes (to seat 2): £46 Saturday Evenings Side Stalls & Side Circle: £20, Stalls & Circle: £23 Boxes (to seat 2): £52
Discounts: Season Tickets: 20% off when buying all 4 weekends Standard Concessions: 10% off Friends of City Varieties: Fri & Sat Eves all tickets £5 (excl Boxes); Sat mats 15% off Generous Group Deals available – call 0113 297 7040 for details * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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DOUG SCOTT’S EVEREST THE HARD WAY
LOUIS PEARL
THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN
THE 40th ANNIVERSARY LECTURE A lavishly illustrated lecture with Doug’s celebrated mountain photography providing a very personal account of this legendary first ascent.
PATRICK KIELTY HELP
dougscottmountaineering.co.uk
Tue 13 October 7.30pm Tickets*: £17, Boxes (to seat 2) £40
Patrick attempts to write a modern rulebook for love, life and happiness.
Combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. amazingbubblemanuk.co.uk
ROB BECKETT
MOUTH OF THE SOUTH Beckett’s back with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread!
Sun 25 October 1.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets*: £13.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £33.20 Child £2 off
BEYOND THE BARRICADE The most memorable songs from your favourite Broadway and West End musicals – now celebrating 15 years of touring. beyondthebarricade.com
Wed 28 October 7.30pm Tickets*: £22.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £51 Concessions £2 off + group deals available
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN Limited availability. edbyrne.com Ages 12+
robbecketcomedian.com Ages 15+
patrickkielty.com Ages 16+
Fri 30 October 7.30pm Tickets*: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20
Sun 18 October 8pm
Thu 8 October 8pm
Tickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20
Tickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20
CHRIS RAMSEY STEWART FRANCIS PUN GENT
JASON BYRNE
Wed 14 October SOLD OUT NEW DATE ADDED Wed 4 November 8pm
Wed 21 & Thu 22 October 8pm
Tickets*: £19, Boxes (to seat 2) £44
‘The outright king of live comedy’ (The Times) celebrates 20 years of solo shows! jasonbyrne.ie Ages 14+
THE LIVE SHOW
Chris explores getting older, finding yourself, taking responsibility and realising you’re no longer a child. chrisramseycomedy.com PG
20 YEARS A CLOWN
GASCOIGNE
ALL GROWED UP
stewartfrancis.com Ages 16+
Tickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20
ED BYRNE
DAVID O’DOHERTY
WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID O’DOHERTY
In the wake of the recent acclaimed movie, here’s the man himself, the legend… in his own words.
FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERD JUST FOR GRAPHS
The science comedy phenomenon returns and this time they’re off the chart! festivalofthespokennerd.com Ages 15+
Thu 29 October 7.30pm
Sat 31 October 8pm
Tickets*: £31.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £69.20 Strictly Limited VIP tickets £81.60
Tickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20 Concessions £2 off
Life is like a box of chocolates… but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates and replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets. davidodoherty.com Ages 14+
Sun 11 October 8pm
Tue 27 October 8pm
Tickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20
Tickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20
AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS
ANDY McKEE
A rare and intimate live appearance from the legendary folk artist, probably best remembered for her version of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now and the huge number one hit Send In The Clowns.
One of the world’s finest acoustic guitar soloists returns to the Varieties – his live shows are a true testament to the art of stringmanship and engaging repartee.
judycollins.com
andymckee.com
Mon 12 October 7.30pm
Tue 3 November 7.30pm
Tickets*: £24.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £54.20
Tickets*: £19.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £45
WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARI HEST
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* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
WITH GUEST TREVOR GORDON HALL
* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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MIKE HARDING
City Varieties Music Hall
THE ADVENTURES OF THE CRUMPSALL KID
NOV 2015
presents
An evening in the company of the multi-talented Mike as he talks about growing up in Crumpsall in the 1950s in the shadow of a dark satanic cream cracker factory.
Thu 5 November 7.30pm Tickets*: £18.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £43 Concessions £2 off
SHOWADDYWADDY The legendary 70s chart-toppers return with their hugely popular, hit-filled live show.
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Tickets*: £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47
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Tickets*: £26.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £59.20 VIP Meet & Greet £55.60
CHAS & DAVE ON THE ROAD
Two intimate November nights in the presence of the legendary ‘rockney’ duo. chasndave.net
Wed 11 & Thu 12 November 7.30pm Tickets*: £26.50 & £29.50 Boxes (to seat 2) £65 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
Reserved 6pm
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14
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One of the UK’s most powerful and versatile vocal talents returns for an evening of her much loved classics.
Wed
16
1.30pm†
Thur
17
No Performances
Written by PETER ROWE Directed by PAUL HART Designed by SEAN TURNER Musical Director TRISTAN PARKES Lighting Designer JASON SALVIN
Fri 27 November 2015 – Sun 10 January 2016
The talented young tenor who first rose to fame on the 6th series of Britain’s Got Talent embarks upon his first UK solo tour.
Mon 9 November 7.30pm
7pm Reserved
Tue
JONATHAN ANTOINE
jonathanantoineofficial.com
7pm
LIVE IN CONCERT
Recommended for ages 3+
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10am†
Tickets*: £24 & 26, Boxes (to seat 2) £57
Tickets*: £18.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20
Sun
7pm
8
Fri 13 November 7.30pm
Sat 7 November 7.30pm
1pm
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elkiebrooks.com
onstagetheatrearts.co.uk
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Wed
ELKIE BROOKS
A trip down memory lane recalling the late, great theatres and cinemas of Leeds with Dale Ibbetson, supporting artists and students of On Stage.
Evening
Sat
Tue
showaddywaddy.net
TWICE NIGHTLY
Afternoon
27
DEC 2015
mikeharding.co.uk
On Stage Productions presents
Morning
Fri
ANDREW NEWTON
THE HYPNOTIST – LIVE! World famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns for another spellbinding and side-splitting performance. newtonhypnosis.com
Sat 14 November 8pm Tickets*: £14, Boxes (to seat 2) £34 Students half price (with ID)
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TICKETS*
Preview
Off-Peak
Peak
Premium
Tue
29
2pm
7pm
Side Stalls
£15
£15
£17
£18
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30
2pm
7pm
Thur
31
12 noon
Stalls
£15
£19
£21
£22
Side Circle
£15
£18
£20
£21
Circle
£15
£19
£21
£22
Upper Circle
£15
£16
£18
Boxes (for 2)
£36
£44
£48
JAN 2016 Fri
1
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7pm
£19
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1pm
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£50
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Concessions Standard concessions (Under 16s, Student, Senior & Unwaged): £2 off all full-price seats Friends Of City Varieties: £2.50 off all full-price seats No concessions available on Preview performances. Only one concession valid for each ticket purchase. Group Discounts: Call 0113 297 7040 Parties between 20 & 49: £2 off all seats. Parties of 50 or more: £2 off all seats + 2 free for every 50 paid. Parties of 300+: Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
7pm 7pm 1.30pm†
7pm 7pm 7pm
BSL Interpreted performances Thur 10 Dec 7pm + Sat 9 Jan 2pm
School Groups: Call 0113 297 7040 Tickets from £10.50* (including iced confectionary if paid in full by Fri 23 Oct). Offer only valid for designated off-peak schools’ matinees marked with †
† School Group discounts available
All performances may contain pyrotechnics, smoke effects and strobe lighting.
* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016 ON SALE NOW OR COMING SOON… THE PITMEN POETS
LAURIE BRIGGS
BILLY MITCHELL, BOB FOX, JEZ LOWE & BENNY GRAHAM
LADIES OF SONG Thu 24 March
pitmenpoets.co.uk
Thu 21 January
DEBRA STEPHENSON
Heritage & Learning Hickory Dickory Dock Places available for autumn
Schools Partnership New for autumn 2015
Play, sing, create and discover in our early years sessions for children aged 18 months plus. Meeting on Tuesday mornings our sessions offer a great introduction to the world of performing arts for your little ones! For more information please email: learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.
From September, the Learning Team will launch our first Schools Partnership, building a meaningful association with a number of local primary and secondary schools. For more details, further information on charges or to apply please email learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.
Young People’s Takeover Festival 2016 Recruiting now
NIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED VOICES Sat 5 March
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES WITH PHIL WALKER & HIS BAND
STEPHEN K AMOS
THE LAUGHTER MASTER
Thu 31 March
stephenkamos.com
Mon 25 January
We’re excited to announce that in September we’re recruiting a new Young People’s Planning Group to support a series of creative performance events in February. This is a great opportunity to learn more about working in the arts and to develop teambuilding skills. For more information please email: takeover@cityvarieties.co.uk.
THE FUREYS
LEGENDS OF IRISH MUSIC & SONG thefureys.com
Sun 6 March
JULIAN CLARY
THE JOY OF MINCING
NO SUCH THING AS A FISH WITH THE QI ELVES qi.com/podcast
Fri 12 February
HALFWAY TO PARADISE
Wed 16 March
WORD POWER! gylesbrandreth.net
TONY LAW
FRILLEMORPHESIS
Mon 23 May
Sat 27 February
PAUL CARROLL’S MUSIC HALL TAVERN Thu 17 March * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
To request an application pack to join our team of dedicated volunteer stewards please contact HouseManager@cityvarieties.co.uk. Founded in 1988 and registered as an independent charitable organisation, The Friends are a social group who campaign tirelessly to fund the upkeep of the Varieties.
GYLES BRANDRETH
Get involved Volunteers
Wed 11 May
THE BILLY FURY STORY FEATURING THE TORNADOES
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Friends
Standard membership costs just £15* for 12 months – lifetime memberships are also available. Benefits include: 1 priority booking (where available) 1 newsletters 1 selected concessions 1 exclusive social events
Celebrations The Jimi Heselden Auditorium seats 400+ and The Friends’ Bar up to 60 guests. We are licensed to host Marriages and Civil Partnerships – please call 0113 297 7777 or email weddings@cityvarieties.co.uk. For all other venue hire enquiries and sponsorship opportunities including our Name A Seat scheme please contact info@cityvarieties.co.uk or call 0113 391 7777.
Contact Box Office on 0113 243 0808 for details on how to join. Friends’ Coffee Mornings are held on the second Saturday of each month plus every Good Old Days Saturday – all welcome! * Prices correct time of printing * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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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 Friends of City Varietes, the family of Jimi Heselden (for auditorium sponsorship) and Emerald Group Publishing Ltd (for Green Room sponsorship).
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