SUMMER 2015 UPDATE
How to book
NEW DAWN FADES A PLAY ABOUT JOY DIVISION AND MANCHESTER
Events with an on-sale date prior to Feb 2 2015 will incur a £1.50 transaction fee for internet and phone bookings. For events added after this date, a £1 booking fee per ticket will apply (up to a maximum of £10 per transaction). 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 of sale 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. 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.
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COMEDY
VARIETY
MUSIC
FAMILY
THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) The bad boys of abridgement leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes! reducedshakespeare.com Ages 12+
Sun 10 May 7.30pm Tickets†: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20 Concessions: £2 off
Written by Brian Gorman Directed by Sarah Van Parys Produced by Giles Bastow & Brian Gorman for All Roads Meet Ltd
Fri 15 May 8pm Tickets*: £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42 Concessions: £2 off
PATTI RUSSO Since 1995 Patti has appeared on all of Meatloaf’s legendary recordings and played an important role in creating some of the most memorable stage performances for that famous ‘mini Opera’ Paradise By The Dashboard Light.
TIM VINE
TIM TIMINEE, TIM TIMINEE, TIM TIM TO YOU SOLD OUT! timvine.com
Wed 20 & Thu 21 May 7.30pm
patti-rocks.com
Baby Changing Facilities
Sat 16 May 7.30pm
These are provided in the unisex toilets within the Circle Bar.
Tickets*: £21.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £49
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
A journey of myth and magic through the history of the world’s first industrial city, meeting the people who emerged from that landscape to form one of Manchester and the world’s most iconic bands – Joy Division.
THE MANFREDS
KATHERINE RYAN
Paul Jones, Mike Hugg, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie revisit a selection of Manfred Mann’s Jazz and Blues numbers.
SOLD OUT!
HITS, JAZZ & BLUES
themanfreds.com PLAY/MUSICAL THEATRE/FILM
Details correct at time of going to print. City Varieties reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme.
GLAM ROLE MODEL katherineryan.com Ages 16+
Fri 22 May 8pm Tickets*: £15.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £36.20 Concessions: £2 off
Thur 14 May 7.30pm Tickets*: £20.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £46.20 * A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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DANNY BHOY
ROD WOODWARD
PLEASE UNTICK THIS BOX
THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Hailing originally from Edinburgh, comedian Danny Bhoy now has a huge international following especially in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Award-winning Welsh comedian Rod Woodward who brought the house down at the 2014 Royal Variety Performance takes to the stage with his eagerly awaited debut headlining tour.
dannybhoy.com Ages 15+
rodwoodward.co.uk
Sat 30 May 7.30pm
Sat 20 June 8pm
Tickets†: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20
Tickets†: £19.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £45
AN EVENING WITH
AMANDA PALMER LIMITED AVAILABILITY International performing artist, musician, actress, blogger, and New York Times best-selling author, Amanda Palmer’s first major solo tour comes with all the laughter and heartbreak audiences have come to expect from her intimate mix of original songs, spoken word pieces, cover versions, audience Q&A’s and more.
JOHN OTWAY & THE BIG BAND ‘Rock’n’Roll’s greatest failure’ returns to City Varieties with his Big Band. johnotway.com
Sat 23 May 8pm Tickets*: £16 & £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42
amandapalmer.net Ages 14+
Fri 5 June 7.30pm Tickets†: £21.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £48.20
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Tue 9 June 8pm Tickets*: £21.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20
JEREMY HARDY
LEE NELSON
A highly anticipated return visit from the ever popular raconteur and Radio 4 regular.
Another chance to catch Lee’s new sell-out show!
jeremyhardy.co.uk
Fri 29 May 7.30pm Tickets*: £14.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £35.20, Unwaged: £5.60
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WITH SUPPORT SEA OF BEAS
As Sarah prepares to release her new solo album Red Kite, she takes to the road for a series of low-key gigs featuring new music and maybe the odd reworked St Etienne classic.
Sun 7 June 12 noon – 4pm
150 YEARS
ENTERTAINING LEEDS On Sunday 7th June from 12 noon to 4pm, we’ll be opening our doors for a birthday party with a difference… and hopefully expanding the fun outdoors to fill Swan Street too (weather permitting)! Explore our beautiful Victorian music hall, play traditional games and activities, singalong with some classic songs and be entertained by a host of special performances. Fancy dress is wholeheartedly encouraged. So whether you’re a proper Victorian lady, a circus clown or a pantomime dame, get your glad rags on and come and join the fun. Please check our website for latest updates www.cityvarieties.co.uk
SARAH CRACKNELL
Ages 18+
Sun 21 June 7.30pm Tickets†: £21.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20
LUISA OMIELAN AM I RIGHT LADIES?
In this follow up to her debut standup show, What Would Beyoncé Do? Luisa presents her empowering ‘party with laughs’ manifesto – you’ll have the time of your life! iloveluisa.com Ages 18+
Fri 3 July 8pm Tickets†: £14.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £34.20
BADLY DRAWN BOY
THE HOUR OF BEWILDERBEAST 15th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, and his band will be performing the Mercury Prizewinning album in its entirety plus another set of other Badly Drawn Boy classics and old favourites. badlydrawnboy.co.uk
Thur 30 July 7.30pm Tickets†: £20.10 – £24.10 Boxes (to seat 2) £54.20 max 6 tickets per booker
SUITED & BOOTED
leenelson.com Parental guidance advised
Wed 3 June 7.30pm Tickets*: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20
* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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GIVE ME THE MOONLIGHT
DEAN FRIEDMAN Dean will perform songs from throughout his three decade career, including familiar hits like Lucky Stars, Ariel and Lydia as well as fan favourites.
A celebration of the life and hits of Frankie Vaughan starring Johnny Tudor from BBC’s Gavin and Stacey and Sky’s Stella and Olwen Rees from BBC’s My Family.
CHERYL, MIKE & JAY
deanfriedman.com
facebook.com/givemethemoonlight
Sat 26 September 7.30pm
Sat 12 September 7.30pm
Tickets†: £26, Boxes (to seat 2) £58
Tickets*: £14.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £35 Concessions: £1 off
LEO SAYER
(FORMERLY OF BUCKS FIZZ) PARADISE REGAINED
RESTLESS YEARS TOUR 2015
Bucks Fizz originals Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are reunited for this extensive UK tour and joined by guest vocalist Bobby McVay.
Leo Sayer – one of the UK’s most successful international acts ever – performs material from his latest album Restless Years, alongside hits and old favourites.
paradiseregainedtour.co.uk
leosayer.com
Sat 5 September 7.30pm
Tue 22 September 7.30pm
Tickets†: £21.60 & £23.60 Boxes (to seat 2) £51.20
Tickets†: £27.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £61 Strictly limited Meet & Greet tickets £56
JOE LONGTHORNE
JOSH WIDDICOMBE
WHAT DO I DO NOW?… That guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair is back on the road with a brand new tour.
Yorkshire’s very own variety superstar returns to Leeds where it all began for him back on Junior Showtime in the 1970s.
joshwiddicombe.com Ages 14+
joelongthornembe.co.uk
Wed 30 September 8pm
Fri 11 September 7.30pm
Tickets†: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20
Tickets†: £22, Boxes (to seat 2) £50
LipService & Oldham Coliseum present
THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAY BY MAGGIE FOX & SUE RYDING
HENNING WEHN EINS ZWEI DIY
Another chance to catch Henning in his fabulously popular sell-out show! henningwehn.de
Fri 18 & Sat 19 September 8pm Tickets†: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20 Concessions: £1 off
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auTumn 2015
Celebrity presenter Doreen Gray has it all, but hitting 50, she finds her face no longer fits the bill and makes a dark and dreadful pact with a youthful self-portrait that will come back to haunt her... lipservicetheatre.co.uk
Wed 23 September 7.30pm Tickets†: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41 Concessions: Friends of CVMH £2 off + Group Deals
* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
take your seats for a trip back to The Good Old Days of the music halls, sit back and enjoy an unrivalled bill filled with the cream of Variety entertainers from across the globe!
HEADLINERS & FULL SUPPORTING CAST
TO BE ANNOUNCED
OCTOBER FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY
2 & SATURDAY 3 9 & SATURDAY 10 16 & SATURDAY 17 23 & SATURDAY 24
Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2pm & 7pm
FANCY DRESS
is wholeheartedly encouraged but by no means compulsory! A prize will be given for the best costume. Tickets†: Fri Evenings and 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 * A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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PATRICK KIELTY
SHOWADDYWADDY
HELP
Following last year’s sell-out gig, the legendary 70s chart-toppers return with their hugely popular hit-filled live show.
Join the former psychology graduate as he attempts to write a modern rulebook for love, life and happiness.
showaddywaddy.net
Fri 6 November 7.30pm Tickets†: £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47
Ages 16+
Thu 8 October 8pm Tickets†: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20
KEITH BARRY BRAIN HACKER
Keith Barry is set to become a household name following his appearances on ITV’s Saturday night hit gameshow You’re Back in the Room and now he brings his show Brain Hacker to Leeds.
Thur 1 October 8pm Tickets†: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20
BAY CITY ROLLERS
The voice on all their big 70s hits returns with his band for an evening of Rollermania. lesmckeown.com
Wed 7 October 7.30pm Tickets†: £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48
ED BYRNE
Join the star of Hebburn as he explores getting older, finding yourself, taking responsibility and realising you are no longer a child. chrisramseycomedy.com Parental Guidance recommended
That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!
Wed 21 October 8pm
edbyrne.com Ages 12+
ALL GROWED UP
keithbarry.com
STARRING LES McKEOWN
CHRIS RAMSEY
Tickets†: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20
Fri 30 October 7.30pm Tickets†: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20
STEWART FRANCIS PUN GENT
LIMITED AVAILABILITY stewartfrancis.com Ages 16+
ELKIE BROOKS LIVE IN CONCERT
CHAS & DAVE
Now in the fifth decade of her career, Elkie is one of the UK’s most powerful and versatile vocal talents with a legacy of numerous classic hit singles, million selling albums and awards.
ON THE ROAD
elkiebrooks.com
The legendary rockney duo return to the Varieties for two intimate nights in the perfect venue to enjoy their unique blend of skiffle, rock‘n’roll and classic music hall.
Fri 13 November 7.30pm Tickets†: £24 & £26, Boxes (to seat 2) £57
chasndave.net
Wed 11 & Thur 12 November 7.30pm
Wed 14 October 8pm + NEW DATE ADDED Wed 4 November 8pm Tickets†: £19, Boxes (to seat 2) £44
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 Discounts available Early Bird Offer – £10 off a pair of tickets if paid by May 31
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OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERD JUST FOR GRAPHS
The science comedy phenomenon returns, and this time they’re off the chart. Join Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney for grapha-minute fun on an unprecedented linear scale. festivalofthespokennerd.com Warning: contains graph-ic material only suitable for ages 15+
Sat 31 October 8pm Tickets†: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20 Concessions: £2 off
Tickets†: £26.50 & £29.50 Boxes (to seat 2) £65
ANDREW NEWTON
THE HYPNOTIST – LIVE! World famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns to the Varieties for another spellbinding and sidesplitting performance. newtonhypnosis.com
Sat 14 November 8pm Tickets†: £14, Boxes (to seat 2) £34 Students half price (with ID)
* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.
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City Varieties Music Hall presents
City Varieties Youth Theatre This summer CVYT are returning to the stage to bring you two fantastic productions:
FRANKLY PRINCE CHARMING, YOU’RE JUST NOT MY TYPE Sat 18 July 7.30pm
OLIVER!
Fri 24 & Sat 25 July 7.30pm + Sat Mat 2pm
Interested in getting more involved? We’re recruiting! If you’re aged 8 to 21 years and interested in working with professional directors to develop skills in musical theatre, variety and contemporary performance, then contact the Learning Team for more information: learning@cityvarieties.co.uk or call 0113 297 7042.
Tickets will be available online in June.
Summer Schools
Public tours of City Varieties Music Hall are available on the following dates:
Written by Peter Rowe
Fri 27 November 2015 – Sun 10 January 2016
Friends
Get involved Volunteers 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. 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
Theatre Tours
Back by popular demand we’re offering two summer schools this August as part of our Takeover Festival.
Mon 10 to Fri 14 August – 12 to 17 years Mon 17 to Fri 21 August – 7 to 11 years
Thursday 21 May Thursday 25 June Thursday 9 July Start: 11am Duration: Approx 1 hour Tickets: £5, £3 for Under 18s
Daily from 10am to 3pm: £50 per week
Book your tickets at cityvarieties.co.uk or call 0113 243 0808.
No drama experience necessary, you just need to be up for joining in and bring a packed lunch!
Group Tours and Outreach Heritage Talks are also available.
Find out more information about the sessions and book via cityvarieties.co.uk. Workshops will be available to book individually from June, but book now to secure your place for the full week.
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
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* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. † Price includes £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
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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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