SUMMER FESTIVAL Leeds Grand Theatre & City Varieties

SUMMER

FESTIVAL AT LEEDS GRAND THEATRE & CITY VARIETIES

CITY VARIETIES YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER WORKSHOPS FAMILY FUN

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City Varieties Youth Theatre present

DIRECTOR:

LIZI PATCH DESIGNER:

SCOTT THOMPSON

MUSICAL DIRECTOR:

SAM DUNKLEY

CHOREOGRAPHER:

DAWN HOLGATE

ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR:

ARON KYNE

YOUTH THEATRE ASSISTANT:

RICHARD PRIESTLEY

FRI 28 – SAT 29 JULY 7.30pm (Sat matinee 2pm)

IF YOU CAN T PREDICT THE FUTURE INVENT IT!

0113 243 0808 cityvarieties.co.uk

*Price includes 60p levy and £1 booking fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable

LOSERVILLE Book, Music & Lyrics by Elliot Davis and James Bourne. Originally produced on the West End stage

by T C Beech. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

PERFORMING ARTS

SUMMER SCHOOL Mon 14 – Fri 18 Aug 10am – 3pm

7-11 YEARS

City Varieties and Duck Egg Theatre Co. invite young people aged 7 to 11 to learn new skills in drama, music-making, dance, circus skills and more whilst exploring the sights and sounds of our world-famous stage.

Show off your new talents in your very own showcase performance for family and friends on Fri 18 Aug 2pm – 3pm.

Places are limited, so book now!

Cost: £100 per child A small number of free places are available for families that would struggle to cover the cost of attending this activity. Please contact the Learning Team for more information.

Call Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk to book your place.

FAMILY FUN FOR LITTLE ONES

Limited places so booking is essential!

Mon 21 Aug Down In The Jungle 10.30am - 12pm​

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Join us for a fun-filled morning with Boomchikkaboom. Experience an exciting adventure down in the jungle with your little ones. Using sensory play, props, singing and storytelling, with the opportunity to stay and play after the workshop for soft play fun and crafts.

My Mind, My Body, My Imagination 3-6 1.30pm - 3pm​ YEARS A fast paced, energetic workshop for you and your little adventurer led by Boomchikkaboom.

Exploring voice and movement along with crafts, who knows where our imaginations will take us? Stay for a chill out finale with stories and free play.

Cost: £4 per child Refreshments included All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SUMMER

WORKSHOPS Join in with 4 days of creative activity for 7-11s and 11-17s.

Planned by young people and delivered by arts professionals, our Summer Workshops offer 4 days packed full of creative activities, such as dance, music-making, puppetry, vlogging, animation, song-writing and singing.

Explore the theatre, make new friends and try your hand at something new this summer.

7-11 YEARS Tues 22 – Fri 25 Aug (10am - 3pm)

11-17 YEARS Tues 29 Aug – Fri 1 Sept (10am - 3pm)

For more information about each week and to book, please visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk Cost: £60 per child, for 4 days A small number of free places are available for families that would struggle to cover the cost of attending this activity. Please contact the Learning Team for more information.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR

SUMMER FESTIVAL YOUNG PLANNING GROUP We are a creative group of 11-15 year olds and we have organised this year’s Summer Festival at Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties. We hope you The enjoy the many activities we have planned for you.

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JOIN IN The Learning Team offer creative activities for young people throughout the year including youth theatre, tours, projects and workshops.

For more information on how you can get involved, contact the Learning Team on 0113 2977 042 or email learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.

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We are in the heart of Leeds City Centre on Swan Street which links Briggate with Lands Lane. It’s easy to get here by bus or train – it’s only a 10min walk from the main bus station or 15min walk from the train station. For the most up to date information on local bus and train times, please check www.wymetro.com

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The meeting point for all our summer activities is City Varieties Music Hall.

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For more information on work experience, placements, apprenticeships and traineeships, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/grandfutures or email grandfutures@leedsgrandtheatre.com

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