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NOVEMBER 2013 P4
P4
Opera North
Opera North
DECEMBER 2013 P5
P4
Opera North
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Death In Venice
People
Sep – Oct (see P4 for dates)
Sep – Oct (see P4 for dates)
October (see P4 for dates)
Tue 5 – Sat 9 November
JANUARY 2014
P6
Scrooge
National Theatre on Tour
Peter Grimes
P8
Northern Ballet
Tue 19 November – Sat 7 December
Cinderella
Mon 16 December – Sat 4 January 42nd st_Grand_plain.pdf
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FEBRUARY 2014
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MARCH 2014
P10
Opera North
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P10
Opera North
P10
Opera North
The Girl of the Golden West
Macbeth
From Paris with Love
Jan – Feb (see P10 for dates)
February (see P10 for dates)
February (see P10 for dates)
P11
Barry Humphries’ Farewell Tour
Dame Edna Everage Eat, Pray, Laugh!
P12
P13
Northern Ballet
LAOS
Thu 6 – Sat 15 March
Tue 18 – Sat 22 March
Cleopatra
42nd Street
Tue 25 February – Sat 1 March APRIL 2014
MARCH 2014
MAY 2014
P14
Derren Brown
Infamous
Mon 24 – Sat 29 March
P15
Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace
Dance ‘Til Dawn
Mon 7 – Sat 12 April
P17
Opera North
La Bohème
April – May (see P17 for dates)
JULY 2014
P18
AUGUST 2014 P20
P21
West Side Story
Wicked
Shrek
Tue 20 – Sat 31 May
Tue 10 June – Sat 5 July
Wed 23 July – Sun 17 August
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COMEDY & CONCERTS P22 - 24
Including: Sir Roger Moore Bill Wyman Ray Mears Milton Jones Paul Merton Sean Lock Sixties Gold Jane McDonald Zappa Plays Zappa The Hollies Bill Bailey 2
JUNE 2014
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Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the recordbreaking sensation returns to Leeds for four weeks only.
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11 NOVEMBER - 6 DECEMBER 2014 www.dirtydancingontour.com
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Festival of Britten: a three-opera festival to celebrate the genius of the country’s greatest opera composer, Benjamin Britten.
Peter Grimes This stormy drama about the outcast fisherman is one of opera’s most absorbing, emotionally compelling experiences. Having won several of opera’s highest accolades including the South Bank Show Opera Award, Phyllida Lloyd’s unmissable production of this modern classic remains unmatched.
‘The operatic event of the year’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Death in Venice
After wowing audiences around the globe, this acclaimed production of Britten’s last opera Britten’s most melodious work is a joyous finally comes to Leeds. Yoshi Oida, a long-time adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular collaborator of Peter Brooke, brings alive a work comedies. Join in for a magical adventure full of of haunting beauty that perfectly captures passionate fools and fickle lovers. Venice’s irresistible charm. Part of Britten 100. With generous support from the Britten-Pears foundation. TIME
SEPTEMBER 2013
OCTOBER 2013
Peter Grimes
7pm (21 Sep – 2.30pm)
14, 21, 27
10, 16, 26
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7pm
28
5, 12, 18, 24
Death in Venice
7pm
All performances
17, 19, 23, 25
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
£42.50 £37.50
£50 £22.50 (RV)
£42.50 £37.50 £22.50 £15 (RV)
Concessions and Premium Seats available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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BALCONY £22.50 £15
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Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Guardian
‘Wonderfully funny... a grand evening’
Independent, Sunday Express, Sunday Times, Time Out
The Times
Following a smash-hit run at the National Theatre, Alan Bennett’s acclaimed new comedy People is coming to Leeds. People spoil things; there are so many of them and the last thing one wants is them traipsing through one’s house. But with the park a jungle and a bath on the billiard table, what is Dorothy to do?
People reunites Alan Bennett with director Nicholas Hytner, following their collaborations on the celebrated The History Boys and The Habit of Art. Tour cast includes 2013 Olivier Award-nominee Siân Phillips as Dorothy, Brigit Forsyth as Iris and Selina Cadell as June. Captioned Performance by StageText Thu 7 November, 7.30pm
Age guidance 14+
CAP
Tue 5 – Sat 9 November 2013
AD Audio Described Performance by VocalEyes Sat 9 November, 2.30pm
Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
Evenings
£31 £29
£31 £27 £15 (RV)
£27 £25 £15 (RV)
£21 £18 £15 (RV)
Thu mat
£25 £23
£25 £23 £15 (RV)
£23 £20.50 £15 (RV)
£17 £15.50 £15 (RV)
Sat mat
£27 £25
£27 £25 £15 (RV)
£25 £22.50 £15 (RV)
£19 £17.50 £15 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
Photo by Mark Douet and Hugo Glendinning
Her archdeacon sister wants to hand the estate to the care of the National Trust, but Dorothy favours a more creative solution.
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THE RECORD-BREAKING LONDON PALLADIUM PROD UCTION comes to leeds for the first time ever! bILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
the spectacular family musical!
Book, Music & Lyrics by
Leslie Bricusse DIRECTED BY
BOB THOMSON DESIGNED BY
PAUL FARNSWORTH ILLUSIONS & SPeCIAL EFFECTS BY
PAUL KIEVE
Based on ‘A Christmas Carol’ by
Charles Dickens
Tommy Steele’s return to the London Palladium in Scrooge sent him into the record books in 2005 as the star to have headlined the most performances at London’s most famous theatre. A prestigious plaque was mounted at the Palladium to honour this extraordinary achievement, and in 2012, due to phenomenal public demand, Tommy was back at the Palladium to reprise the role! Tommy’s legendary career includes over twenty hit singles, Hollywood movie hits such as The Happiest Millionaire and Finian’s Rainbow, and countless award-winning stage musicals including Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singing in the Rain. The ideal winter treat, Scrooge is a heart-warming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films and Ghost The Musical) and a fantastic musical score which features the Oscar-nominated hit Thank You Very Much. Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award-winning, international smash hit musical Scrooge!
Tue 19 November – Sat 7 December 2013 Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm (no perf. 24 Nov & 1 Dec) STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
Signed Performance Mon 2 December, 7.30pm
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
Mon – Thu eves & Sat mat £29.50 £27.50 £29.50 £27.50 £17.50 (RV) £29.50 £27.50 £23.50 £17.50 (RV) £21 £19.50 £17.50 (RV)
‘Shows don’t come any better than this’ SUNDAY TIMES
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Wed mat
£23.50 £21.50 £23.50 £21.50 £16 (RV)
Fri & Sat eve
£31.50 £29.50 £31.50 £29.50 £18.50 (RV) £31.50 £29.50 £25.50 £18.50 (RV) £23 £21 £18.50 (RV)
£23.50 £21.50 £20.50 £16 (RV)
£19 £17 £16 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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Set in Imperial Russia at a time when superstitious people believe in the possibility of magic, Northern Ballet’s new adaptation of this classic fairytale sees heartbreak turn to joy as the unstoppable power of young love conquers all. A beautiful summer’s day turns into tragedy. Devastated by the loss of her father, and excluded by her cruel stepmother and sisters, Cinderella finds solace on the frozen lake where she first sees her Prince Charming. As romance blossoms, a magical encounter in a market place changes Cinderella’s destiny. Journey through elegant Russia, with breathtaking winter scenes and opulent ballrooms created by Duncan Hayler (Beauty & the Beast, A Midsummer Night’s Dream). With a new score from Phillip Feeney, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, you will not want to miss this unforgettable ballet. Cinderella is the fifth addition to Northern Ballet’s repertoire of highly successful family ballets which already includes The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, A Christmas Carol and Beauty & the Beast. Don’t miss your chance to see another World Première at Leeds Grand Theatre this Christmas.
Mon 16 December 2013 – Sat 4 January 2014 Preview Mon 16 Dec 7pm. Evenings Tue – Sat 7pm. Sundays 4pm. Matinees 19, 21, 27, 28, 30 Dec & 2, 4 Jan 2pm. (no perf 23, 24, 25, 31 Dec & 1 Jan) production supported by Isaac Lee-Baker as the Prince and Michela Paolacci as Cinderella. Photos Jason Tozer.
AD Audio Described Performance Sat 28 December, 2pm
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
Preview (16 Dec)
£35 £30.50
£35 £30.50 £13 (RV)
£25.50 £13 £5.50 (RV)
£13 £5.50 (RV)
All other performances
£40 £35.50
£40 £35.50 £18 (RV)
£30.50 £18 £10.50 (RV)
£18 £10.50 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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Macbeth
Following the hugely successful production of Verdi’s Otello, Opera North opens the New Year with another Verdian take on a Shakespearean masterpiece. Expect musical fireworks in a ravishing parable about the nature of ambition, conscience and the human heart that has gripped audiences for centuries.
The Girl of the Golden West
Set during the Californian Gold Rush in a world of gun fights, poker games, line dancing and gold fever, Puccini’s La fanciualla del West has often been dubbed the original Spaghetti Western. Boasting some of Puccini’s most glorious music, this blazing new production is guaranteed to change your perception of what opera can be.
From Paris with Love
This seductive homage to the city of love and romance is the perfect Valentine’s treat. Follow us from the glamour of the Palais Garnier to the smoky cabarets of the Latin Quarter and the bustling cafés of Montmartre for an unforgettable atmospheric evening of romantic music including works by Puccini, Brel and Piaf.
TIME
JANUARY 2014
The Girl of the Golden West
7.30pm
21, 30
FEBRUARY 2014
Macbeth
7pm
7, 13, 18, 20, 22
From Paris with Love
7.30pm
14, 15
8, 19, 21
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
Macbeth The Girl of the Golden West
£42.50 £37.50
£50 £22.50 (RV)
£42.50 £37.50 £22.50 £15 (RV) £22.50 £15
From Paris with Love
£30 £25
£39.50 £30 £20 (RV)
£30 £25 £20 £15 (RV)
Concessions and Premium Seats available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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BALCONY
£20 £15
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‘razor sharp brilliance’ THE AUSTRALIAN
Directed by
Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical)
Global star and legendary entertainer Barry Humphries, whose creations include iconic Australian housewife Dame Edna Everage and the exuberant cultural attaché, Sir Les Patterson, takes his final bow across the UK with his acclaimed farewell tour, EAT, PRAY, LAUGH! Barry Humphries has already bid farewell to audiences in Australia and New Zealand, receiving rapturous standing ovations and reviews, with further performances added across the tour, such was the demand. Surrounded by spectacular sets and gorgeous and talented dancers, Dame Edna promises to ‘empower’ her audiences with what she describes as ‘a meditation on loss, gender, climate change, gay marriage and ethnicity’.
Tue 25 February – Sat 1 March 2014 Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
Evenings & Sat mat
£75* £47.50 £43.50
£75* £47.50 £43.50 £25 (RV)
£43.50 £39 £25 (RV)
£35 £30 £25 (RV)
Thu mat
£70* £42.50 £39
£70* £42.50 £39 £20 (RV)
£39 £34 £20 (RV)
£29 £27.50 £20 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (* = Premium Seats. RV = Restricted View)
BALCONY
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cleopatra ‘Modern Ballet at its best’
%%%% ‘Gripping entertainment’
WOMAN AND HOME
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
After a hugely successful World Première in 2011, Northern Ballet’s acclaimed production Cleopatra returns to Leeds Grand Theatre in spring 2014. With music by Les Misérables and Miss Saigon composer Claude-Michel Schönberg and choreography from David Nixon OBE, Cleopatra brings to life the incredible story of one of the most iconic women in history.
Northern Ballet’s stunning production charts Cleopatra’s sensational rise to power, her scandalous romances with the most powerful men in history and her ultimate downfall. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic production return to Leeds.
Thu 6 – Sat 15 March 2014 Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Sat & Thu 13 2.30pm (no perf. Mon 10) STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
Evenings & Sat mat
£40 £35.50
£40 £35.50 £18 (RV)
£30.50 £18 £10.50 (RV)
£18 £10.50 (RV)
Thu mat
£30 £25.50
£30 £35.50 £15.50 (RV)
£20.50 £15.50 £9 (RV)
£15.50 £13.50 £9 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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Photo Jason Tozer
Beautiful, sensual and determined; mother, lover and queen. In a world ruled by men, this courageous and compulsive woman overturned convention and changed the course of history.
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An amateur production by arrangement with MUSICSCOPE and Stage Musicals Limited of New York
42nd Street follows the glamorous life of theatre producer Julian Marsh as he tries to stage a Broadway musical at the height of the great depression in New York. Tensions between leading lady Dorothy Brock and enthusiastic newcomer Peggy Sawyer begin at the auditions, but will the show go on and will it be a success? On the back of sell-out houses for The Sound of Music in March 2013, LAOS return to present this glitzy Broadway favourite. With fabulous show-stopping numbers and dazzling tap routines including We’re in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway and of course 42nd Street, this promises to be an electrifying song and dance extravaganza, so get out your tap shoes and come and join the show!
Tue 18 – Sat 22 March 2014 Evenings 7.15pm; Matinee Sat 2.15pm
Tue
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
£20
£20
£18 £15 (RV)
£12 £10
Wed – Sat eve
£28.50
£28.50 £20 (RV)
£18 £15 (RV)
£12 £10
Sat mat
£26.50
£26.50 £20 (RV)
£18 £15 (RV)
£12 £10
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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‘Brilliant. Dazzling. Thoughtprovoking and captivating.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
Performances Wed 26 & Thu 27 March will be filmed for broadcast. By purchasing this ticket you agree that should you be included in the filmed recording of this performance then you shall unconditionally agree to such inclusion.
‘His richest and most surprising show yet... I’m left speechless, the only thing to say about it: GO.’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
Direct from the West End, the acknowledged master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with his latest show, Derren Brown: Infamous, demonstrating once again why Derren is one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. For Infamous, a more ‘personal’ show, Derren is re-united with his close collaborator and friend, actor/writer Andy Nyman. Derren says ‘Now we’ve joined forces again, we’re very eager to make this show feel different. There was something of a template we followed with all the shows, which worked very well. It’s rather exciting and scary leaving that behind. This one should certainly have a different tone, and will mix things up a bit for those who have seen the others on TV or live’. Infamous is Derren’s sixth show since 2003. Watched by an estimated audience of over 2 million people, he has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012) and confesses that touring is still his favourite thing to do.
Mon 24 – Sat 29 March 2014
Set Design by Simon Higlett
7.30pm
Not suitable for under 12s STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
Mon – Thu
£35 £20 (RV)*
£35 £20 (RV)*
£35
£35
Fri & Sat
£38.50
£38.50
£38.50
£38.50
(* = available Tue – Thu only. RV = Restricted View)
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‘Both Cacace and Simone radiate charisma, confidence and above all an irresistible joy in dance’ DAILY TELEGRAPH on Midnight Tango
Fresh from wowing audiences across the country with Olivier Award-nominated Midnight Tango, TV’s Strictly Come Dancing favourites and former World Champions Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with Dance ‘Til Dawn – a sensational brand new dance show straight from the Golden Age of Hollywood. In 1940s LA, a romance unfolds between a beautiful starlet and her handsome lover. Dance ‘Til Dawn will transport you to a time of elegance with stunning sets, a live band, world class dancers and Vincent and Flavia themselves with their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography. Directed by Olivier Award-winning choreographer and director Karen Bruce (Midnight Tango), Dance ‘Til Dawn is a classic love story that brings vintage Hollywood glamour to the present. This unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication and breathtaking dance is a must see.
Mon 7 – Sat 12 April 2014 Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
Mon – Thu eve & Sat mat
£31 £29
£31 £29 £17.50 (RV)
£31 £29 £25.50 £17.50 (RV)
£23 £20 £17.50 (RV)
Wed mat
£23.50 £22.50
£23.50 £22.50 £16 (RV)
£23.50 £22.50 £20.50 £16 (RV) £20 £18 £16 (RV)
Fri & Sat eve
£35 £33
£35 £33 £18.50 (RV)
£35 £33 £28.50 £19.50
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
£26 £23 £18.50 (RV)
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Theatre Tours
Explore Leeds’ most historic theatres. Our tours of Leeds Grand Theatre and our sister venue, City Varieties Music Hall, allow you to discover forgotten stories & learn how the magic happens.
Tours of both theatres last 1 hour each
£5/£3 (under 18s) per tour Contact the Box Office or go online for more details & to book
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La Bohème Don’t forget to bring some tissues when La Bohème, one of Opera North’s biggest hits, returns to the Leeds Grand Theatre. Bringing alive the joy, wit and frivolity of early 1960s Paris, Phyllida Lloyd’s (Mamma Mia!, The Iron Lady) lavish production marries glorious music, stunning sets and colourful costumes in a stunning spectacle telling the ultimate tragic love story. It’s love at first sight when young struggling artist Rodolfo meets the poor seamstress Mimi. But will their love survive the grim reality of penniless life in the cold of the Parisian winter? With its vivid portrayal of Parisian life, the excitement of falling in love and the desolation of loss, this is a Bohème high on emotion. Get the tissues ready – you’ll need them.
29 April & 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 May 2014 7.30pm (3, 7, 10 May also 2.30pm)
All performances
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
£39.50 £36.50
£49.50 £39.50 £22.50 (RV)
£39.50 £36.50 £22.50 £15 (RV)
Concessions and Premium Seats available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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BALCONY £22.50 £15
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Sunday express 18.08.2013
With ground breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production is thrilling audiences once again. Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, this production of West Side Story is ‘still as gloriously fresh, relevant and thrilling as ever’ (TIME OUT 2013).
WEST SIDE STORY
Based on a conception by JEROME ROBBINS
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS
Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Entire original production directed
and choreographed by
JEROME ROBBINS
Be sure not to miss this production of the classic musical, ‘there’s nothing more exciting or engaging at the moment on stage’ (TELEGRAPH 2013).
Tue 20 – Sat 31 May 2014 Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Wed, Thu 22 & Sat 2.30pm
Mon – Thu eve
STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
UPPER CIRCLE
BALCONY
£41 £37
£41 £37 £19 (RV)
£37 £32 £19 (RV)
£30.50 £25 £19 (RV)
Wed & Thu mat
£35 £32
£35 £32 £15 (RV)
£32 £28 £15 (RV)
£26.50 £21 £15 (RV)
Fri & Sat
£46 £40
£46 £40 £21 (RV)
£40 £36 £21 (RV)
£32.50 £28 £21 (RV)
Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View)
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FLYING INT O Leeds Tue 10 June – Sat 5 July 2014 Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm & Thu 2 July 2.30pm STALLS
DRESS CIRCLE
Signed Performance Thu 26 June, 7.30pm
UPPER CIRCLE
Sat 28 June, 2.30pm
BALCONY
Mon – Thu
£75* £45 £40
£75* £45 £40 £30 (RV)
£45 £40 £35 £25 (RV)
£35 £30 £25 £18.50 (RV)
Fri – Sat
£75* £55 £50
£75* £55 £50 £37.50 (RV)
£55 £50 £45 £29.50 (RV)
£45 £37.50 £29.50 £20 (RV)
Concessions available (Stalls only) – contact Box Office for details (* = Premium Seats. RV = Restricted View)
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band
The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films. There will also be a unique opportunity to put your questions to Sir Roger at the end of the show.
Sun 27 October 2013 2pm £26 £23.50 (RV)
RV=Restricted View
Photo Terry O’Neill
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style.
Thu 31 October 2013 7.30pm £21.50 £20 £18.50 (RV)
RV=Restricted View
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
An Evening with Ray Mears
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man
A fascinating, compelling and entertaining evening with Ray Mears. Recognised worldwide as an authority on bushcraft and survival, Ray acquired his unique skills through his work in some of the world’s most uninhabitable and harshest environments.
Purple Van Man is a hilarious new stand up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but it’s time to hear a different voice, Purple Van Man’s voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best, spouting inspired jibber jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van. He will make you laugh like a drunken horse.
Don’t miss this compelling theatre show in which Ray shares stories from over thirty years surviving the wilderness and its colourful wildlife.
Sun 27 October 2013 7.30pm
Fri 1 November 2013 7.30pm
£26 £23.50
All tickets £22.50
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Milton Jones: On The Road
Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channelling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. This show has the all classic Bill Bailey elements, trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, philosophizing and silliness.
Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On The Road. If you like the stuff he’s done on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he’s done for Radio 4 then this is the show for you. Hundreds of his celebrated one-liners, plus pictures he drew. Clever, surreal but mainly just stupid stupid stupid. He’s won awards you know.
Mon 28 & Tue 29 October 2013 8pm
Sat 2 November 2013 8pm
All tickets £26
All tickets £21
The Hollies
Sixties Gold
During their two hour show The Hollies will perform their classic hits plus many more gems in this celebration of all things Hollies.
Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes, Brian Poole & Chip Hawkes
Featuring:
For lovers of Sixties music this is the ultimate line-up, brought together for Sixties Gold – the 50th Anniversary Tour to celebrate the excitement and impact of the most influential era in British popular music. The sounds of the Sixties never die, they simply groove away.
The Air That I Breathe • Carrie Ann • Stop Stop Stop • Bus Stop • Long Cool Woman • Look Through Any Window • I’m Alive • Just One Look On A Carousel • He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother •
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StarS from the hit movie
Brassed Off
Wed 30 October 2013 7.30pm
Sun 3 November 2013 2.30pm & 7.30pm
£30.50 £27
£30.50 £28.50
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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Rock and roll icon, author, restaurateur, photographer and legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has seen it all and continues to live life to the full. His latest musical rebirth, as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings, sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager.
Tue 12 November 2013 8pm
£43.50 £33.50
Zappa Plays Zappa In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the classic album Roxy & Elsewhere the Grammy award-winning group featuring Frank Zappa’s son, Dweezil Zappa, will perform it in its entirety as well as premiering songs previously never performed on tour as well as cutting its teeth on additional surprise material.
Wed 13 November 7.30pm
£69.50* £59.50* £40.50 £30.50 * = VIP Ticket including meet & greet
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Based on the novels by Douglas Adams. Following a smash hit UK Show Live! Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, and Hitchhiker’s favourites from the legendary Radio and TV casts, is Colin Baker as the Voice Of The Book and Mitch Benn as Zaphod Beeblebrox. www.hitchhikerslive.com
Thu 14 November 2013 7.30pm
£28.50 £25 £19.50
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers, and his world renowned Impro Chums – Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster – will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. Special guests may also be joining them including Niall Ashdown, Andy Smart and Steve Steen.
Fri 15 November 2013 8pm
£22 £20
Jane McDonald The spotlight beckons again for singer and TV star Jane McDonald, one of the nation’s favourite entertainers. Jane presents an exciting and emotionally charged evening of music and laughter featuring many of the best loved songs and hits from her incredible career, including some of her own compositions and brand new material from her forthcoming album. Join Jane and her fantastic musicians and backing singers for the ultimate feel-good show.
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Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com
£33.50 £29.50
How to book Online booking* leedsgrandtheatre.com Please note, wheelchair spaces, concessions for registered disabled customers and any additional non-standard concessions cannot be purchased online – please call or visit the Box Office to book these.
By phone* & IN PERSON* 0844 848 2700 Our telephone booking line and Box Office on New Briggate are open:
Mon – Sat from 9.30am – 8pm Please note that the busiest times to buy a ticket are just before a performance starts.
Concessions & GROUPS When available, standard concessions apply to under 16s, full-time students, over 60s and LeedsCard holders. Concessions are subject to availability and may be limited to certain performances and seating areas. Please call the Box Office for full details. Entry will be subject to proof of eligibility. Group discounts are available for many performances for groups of 10+. Call Group Sales on 0113 297 7040 to book and for more information. Registered disabled customers may purchase a half price ticket for themselves and an essential carer. Please call the Box Office for full details.
Access There is lift access to most of the auditorium (excluding the Upper Balcony) from the foyer and a wheelchair access lift to the foyer from the Box Office. Please note, some areas of the auditorium do have steep stairs and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. We recommend checking with the Box Office before purchasing a ticket if you have concerns. The theatre has 11 spaces for wheelchair users across three seating levels; 6 in the Stalls, 4 in the Dress Circle and 1 in the Upper Circle. Accessible toilets are located in the Stalls and Dress Circle.
DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED An infra-red system is in operation in the auditorium for deaf or hearing impaired patrons. Headsets are available from the kiosk in the main foyer for a £5 refundable deposit. Please contact Box Office for information on the best seats for this facility.
GUIDE DOGS Guide dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided on request.
access Performances A number of performances throughout the year are audio described, signed or captioned. Please contact the Box Office for further information on these performances and to book tickets.
*Booking in person at the Box Office is free – a £1.50 booking fee per transaction applies to all other methods. An additional £1 postage fee applies. All sales are non-refundable. Please note under 3s will not be admitted. Please read our full terms and conditions on leedsgrandtheatre.com All tickets include a £1 voluntary donation to the Grand Theatre Transformation Fund.
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For a more detailed seating plan showing the theatre’s Access facilities please log on to www.leedsgrandtheatre.com or call the Box Office on 0844 848 2705. For a description of our Access Facilities please see our brochure.
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Where to find us
Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate Leeds LS1 6NZ
Leeds Grand Theatre is situated on New Briggate in the heart of Leeds City Centre. Parking is available at various nearby car parks, including Edward Street/ Templar Street and the St John’s Centre and Merrion Centre shopping malls.
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