January – April 2016
Welcome to the Carriageworks Theatre Carriageworks Theatre celebrated its tenth birthday in November. The Theatre has truly gone from strength to strength and this Spring’s programme is no exception, packed with fun for the whole family! February half term is full to the brim with exciting performances of family favourite The Emperor’s New Clothes, storytelling from famous author Jeremy Strong and an opportunity to learn how to make your own Play in a Week! There’s plenty for adults too; Three Generations of Women is a captivating true to life play about modern Yorkshire women, Punching the Sky is a new production based on real life experiences and popular Guardian columnist, Owen Jones, speaks of the Politics of Hope with a special chance to join him for a political journalism workshop. Enjoy this Spring with us! Councillor Judith Blake Leader of Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture
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Leeds Civic Arts Guild The Leeds Civic Arts Guild is the ‘umbrella’ association of 13 amateur drama, music, opera, youth theatre and other voluntary arts societies that are based at the Carriageworks Theatre, who produce a variety of shows between September and July each year. Member societies include: Cosmopolitan Players – Leeds Amateur Operatic Society – Leeds Arts Centre – Leeds Children’s Theatre – Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society – Leeds Insurance Dramatic & Operatic Society – Leeds Writers’ Circle – Leeds Youth Opera – Morley Amateur Operatic Society – Shatterproof – S.T.A.R.S – St Mary’s Youth Theatre – West Riding Opera.
For more information and enquiries about joining visit www.lcag.org.uk Leeds Civic Arts Guild productions are highlighted with this logo:
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Leeds Civic Arts Guild has an ever growing membership and you can take part too. Everyone is welcome, from old hands to complete novices. This might be the opportunity you’ve always wanted to tread the boards and become the star of the show! Or you could experience the thrill of being backstage by getting involved in lighting, sound and set construction.
Paul Holman Associates and Leeds City Council present
Friday 4 December 2015 – Saturday 9 January 2016 DECEMBER 2015
Back by popular demand
911’s
JEZ EDWARDS
LEE BRENNAN
l a n o i t i d a Leeds’ Tr Pantomime Gold
Performances
Adults
£18.50 & £16.50
Concessions
£16.50 & £15.50
Level 3 Side Balconies
Performances
£12.50
Family
Red
Groups 10+
£15
Groups 20+
£15 + every th 11 ticket free
Performances
All Seats £12.50 £10.50
£64
(4 tickets, max 2 adults)
Saver
All Seats £9.50 + every 11th ticket free for teachers
Sign Language performance * British Tuesday 15 December, 6:30pm † Relaxed Performance
Wednesday 30 December, 2.30pm
The Relaxed Performance has a less formal atmosphere. Noise and movement in the auditorium is very acceptable. There will be small changes made to the sound levels and lighting of the production to make the performance more accessible.
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2:00pm
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1pm
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2:30pm
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2:30pm
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11am
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1pm
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1pm
4:30pm
Mon
28
2:30pm
6:30pm
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6:30pm
Wed
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2:30pm 2:30pm†
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11am
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2:30pm
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LIDOS present
The Snow Queen She sweeps through the streets on snowy nights, looking in at the windows, her breath leaving strange icy patterns on the glass. “Yes, I’ve seen them”, says Gerda, but little does she know her best friend, Kai, is about to be spirited away to the evil Snow Queen’s Ice Palace... The Snow Queen is another fun family pantomime from the award-winning LIDOS (winner ‘Best Pantomime’ at 2015 Wharfedale Festival of Theatre Awards), with unexpected twists and turns. So bring the family along to cheer the goodies, boo the baddies and sing and clap along the way!
Fri 15 – Sat 23 Jan
Main Auditorium: 7pm weekdays, 12 noon & 5pm weekends (no performances Mon) Tickets: £14 (£12 concession), children 7 and under £8 Family Ticket: £40 Age 2+
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and Ruth Cooper present
The Bunker Carriageworks Theatre are proud to host our 16-19 devising company performing their original play, The Bunker. Trapped underground for what must be years now, supplies are running low. They are getting desperate, but is it safe to leave the bunker? Unsettling and entertaining, dark and witty, The Bunker takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where the rules have changed and noone knows who to trust. For more information on the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.
Fri 22 – Sat 23 Jan
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:30pm Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concession)
Snowline Media Ltd present
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Experience an evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from far flung corners of the globe.
This year there are two evenings in Leeds that will ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel. For double the adventure come along to Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday night and experience a second and totally different collection of Banff festival films. Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details
Thurs 28 Jan
Main Auditorium: 7pm Tickets: £13.50 (£12 concessions) Groups of 6+: £12 Tickets for both events £24
Photo © Soren Rickards
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Leeds Arts Centre present
Harvey Elwood and his best friend, Harvey, are known and loved all over town – from the cafes and pubs to the town’s incinerator. They enjoy meeting old friends, making new friends and having a good chat! Elwood’s sister, Veta is so embarrassed by Elwood and Harvey’s friendship that she plots to get rid of Harvey for good. Veta has a plan; but how does one get rid of an invisible, anthropomorphic 6 foot 3 inch rabbit...?
Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (£9 concessions)
Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and Ruth Cooper present
Time and Tide Carriageworks Theatre are proud to host our 10-13 year old theatre makers performing their original play, Time and Tide. On a school trip to the coast, things start to unravel for Abi and her friends. Time speeds up, slows down and things happen all at once. Can they get back to normal and get home or is time itself not what they thought? For more information on the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.
Sat 6 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 2pm & 7pm Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concession)
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Cosmopolitan Players present
Neville’s Island Written by Tim Firth, author of Calendar Girls.
Neville’s Island follows the misadventures of four out-of-condition, out-of-their-depth businessmen on an out-of-control teambuilding exercise. Shipwrecked in the Lake District, menaced by wildlife and with only a sausage between them, our unlikely explorers battle the elements and each other as corporate bonding descends into a hilarious carnival of squabbling, French cricket and cagoules.
Wed 10 – Sat 13 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £11 (£9 concessions)
Leeds Youth Opera present
The Marriage of Figaro Join the talented and innovative Leeds Youth Opera for this fabulous comedy of manners! Continuing the plot of The Barber of Seville, we witness a single day of madness. Exploring the ‘upstairs, downstairs’ nature of society, this is a farcical romp of a show with Mozart’s glorious music. A fantastic and hilarious introduction to opera by this award-winning company.
Wed 10 – Sat 13 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £18, £12 (£15, £9 concessions) Family Ticket: £50 Students and children go for half price on Wed & Thurs
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Carriageworks Theatre and Leeds Library and Information Service present a Library Fest event
Laugh Your Socks off with Jeremy Strong! Hundred-mile-an-hour dogs, seasick pirates and demon vacuum cleaners… where else could these characters spring from but the quirky imagination of hugely popular bestselling children’s author Jeremy Strong? Come and laugh your socks off as Jeremy takes you on a fun-filled ride through his own childhood and the inspiration for his bestselling books; Romans on the Rampage and My Brother’s Famous Bottom. Jeremy will be signing copies of his books which you can buy at the event.
Tues 16 Feb
Main Auditorium: 2:30pm Tickets: £5 (£7 adults) Age 7+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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Just Fair Laughs present
Cutting edge stand-up comedy with a 12A certificate. Come and watch 3 top comedians from the UK comedy circuit perform a swear free act. Tony Vino will MC for acts Rob Rouse, winner of So You Think You’re Funny, and Scott Bennett, a Yorkshire comic selected for the Big Value Comedy Showcase for Just The Tonic at the Edinburgh Fringe. Line-up subject to alteration, details correct at time of print.
Wed 17 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:15pm Tickets: £5 (£8 adults) Age 12+
FEBRUARY HALF TERM Stuff and Nonsense present
Following sell out performances of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Carriageworks Theatre last year, Stuff and Nonsense return with their latest production. This romp through a classic tale tells the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything. But there is a problem... he’s run out of socks, he’s run out of pants and despite, a wardrobe the size of Paris, he hasn’t got a stitch to wear! When two ‘tailors’ come to town with a promise to create him an outfit that’s ‘never been seen before’, our eccentric Emperor doesn’t quite realise the spectacle he is about to make. Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive and energetic production is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style; with unending energy, great storytelling and – as always – a show for all the family.
Created using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England with additional support from The Point Eastleigh, Waterside Arts Centre Sale, Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Lyric Theatre Bridport. www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk
‘The rather super Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company has again hit pitch perfect’ THE STAGE ON THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Thurs 18 – Fri 19 Feb
Main Auditorium: 11am & 2:30pm Tickets: £8.50 (£9.50 adults) Family Ticket: £34 Age 2+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers Play in a Week
Drama Fun this February Half Term!
You are invited to become a Carriageworks Young Theatre Maker: join a small group of likeminded people to create a new piece of theatre in a week! Through the week you will work as an ensemble, developing teamwork skills and increasing your confidence in performing. You will be part of a supportive group in which your creativity is nurtured and you are offered a genuine platform for your ideas. This group is open to people entirely new to theatre. Anyone aged 14-17 has the opportunity to join in and help to create an original play. The play will be staged at 7pm on the Friday night in Carriageworks Theatre’s professional studio theatre.
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Sessions will begin Monday 15 February at 10am led by a professional theatre director. Rehearsals will happen through February half term, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm in Upstairs @ the Carriageworks.
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks Course fee: £10 Bursaries for course fee and travel are available, please speak to us on 0113 2243139 or email carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk
Lakin McCarthy present
Owen Jones – The Politics of Hope How can we build societies run in the interests of working people, not run as a racket for the mean and the greedy at the top? By looking at some alternatives across the world, we can end the inevitability of widening inequalities and injustice. The popular Guardian columnist and author of Chavs and The Establishment shines some light on a positive way forward.
Thurs 25 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:15pm Tickets: £12.50
A workshop with Owen Jones
Preceding the event, Owen will be leading an hour long workshop for 20 people which will focus on political journalism.
Thurs 25 Feb Workshop: 5:30pm Tickets: £5
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Icarus Theatre Collective present
The Trials of Galileo “The Universe is a divine miracle Galileo, not a clockwork toy! ‘Proof’ denies faith, and without faith we are nothing”. Galileo’s tragedy: a mistaken belief that if he supplied the church with proof he would enlighten the world while escaping persecution. He understood the science better than any man alive, but never grasped the politics. Until it was too late. This witty, chilling, and passionate one-man rollercoaster stars Tim Hardy of the RSC/RADA and is written by Emmy Award-winner Nic Young.
‘As soul-breakingly bitter as it is heartbreakingly humorous’ THREE WEEKS
Sat 27 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions)
The Enid: DUST The Enid are well known for albums In the Region of the Summer Stars and Something Wicked This Way Comes. DUST, the final part in a trilogy of albums, will be the band’s first official release since the highly acclaimed comeback album Invicta in 2012. Over the last year founder Robert John Godfrey was crowned Visionary at the Progressive Music Awards 2014, along with lead vocalist Joe Payne being voted Best Male Vocalist in the 2014 Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll. The DUST show will be a highly ambitious audio-visual production directed by TV magician, Simon Drake, known for Channel 4’s The Secret Cabaret.
‘The Enid entering the most enticing, engaging and engrossing phase of their career’ MALCOLM DOME OF PROG MAGAZINE
Fri 26 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £20 (£15 concessions)
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Avalon Promotions Ltd present
Steve Hall: Zebra The best-educated third of beloved Fringe losers We Are Klang, and one of the main writers on Russell Howard’s Good News, Steve has opened for Russell Howard and Lee Mack on tour, and was the first ever stand-up guest on Good News. He is a regular on Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio show where he is usually quite good.
‘Hall is on very fine form... Nothing short of hysterical’ THE LIST
‘A lovely, friendly, thoroughly entertaining show’ CHORTLE.CO.UK
Fri 26 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10
Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and Ruth Cooper present
War Letters Carriageworks Theatre are proud to host our 13-16 year old theatre makers performing their original play inspired by WWI era letters of Leeds residents. The show is an exciting collaboration between CYTM, Leeds Museums and Galleries’ group of young curators, the Preservative Party, and West Yorkshire Archive Service, exploring the impact of WWI on their home city. War Letters combines real and imagined correspondence between Leeds residents and their loved ones at war. For more information on the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.
Sat 5 Mar
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 2:30pm & 7pm Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concession)
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Lizi Patch presents
Punching the Sky A new play about porn, parenting and pressure
Written by Lizi Patch Director: Mark Hollander Designer: Scott Thompson Composers: Rich Huxley and James Hamilton Animations: James Taylor, Arcus Studios, Gateshead Punching the Sky is a very personal response to the extraordinary national media storm that followed when Lizi dared to blog about her 11 year old son stumbling across some hardcore online pornography. A multi-media play with an original soundtrack, Punching the Sky delves into the democratic space of the internet and shines a light on the contradictory nature of our feelings about sex, censorship and parenthood. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
Thurs 3 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Age 14+
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Broken Leg Theatre present
Three Generations of Women Co-directed by Kirsty Housley (Complicite)
Elsie is born in a Yorkshire pit village in 1936 and will never know another way of life. Gilly is the first woman in her family to go to university, enjoying every ounce of freedom the 70s has to offer. Frankie learns everything she can about sex from Judy Blume; in 1989, who didn’t? This is a story of the horrors of moving back in with your mum in your 30s, of finally appreciating the best piece of advice your grandmother ever gave you and of extraordinary family secrets held across the generations. An original play inspired by real experiences shared by women around the UK.
Thurs 10 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions)
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Tom Ball Live Academy present
One Night Only Join Tom Ball Live Academy and look into the various ways we choose to spend our nights. Follow our cast as we explore 7 nights of entertainment from the nerves of Opening Night to the excitement of Party Night, the rows of Family Night to the trials and tribulations of Date Night. You will not want to miss this ‘fly on the wall’ musical performance. With singing, acting and various forms of dance, this musical revue has something for everyone. Whether it is plays by the greats, West End musicals or chart topping pop hits, you will find them all here. Don’t miss out on the clever and thrilling rollercoaster ride that is One Night Only!
Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society present
Orpheus in the Underworld Orpheus manages an old-school underwear factory. Rival Pluto – manager of the much more exclusive ‘Underworld’ – has his eye on Orpheus’s wife, Eurydice. Orpheus would be delighted for her to leave but, as he is ruled over by the Gods of the Boardroom, led by his mother, he will have to travel to the Underworld to get her back. Join the award-winning Leeds G&S as they present an epic comic opera that will be truly, hilariously and fabulously pants!
Tues 15 – Sat 19 Mar Sat 12 Mar
Main Auditorium: 6:30pm Tickets: £13 (£11 concessions)
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Main Auditorium: 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat matinee Tickets: £17.50, £13, £8 (£2 off for concessions or groups of 10+) Children 16 and under half price
Leeds Children’s Theatre present
An Audience with… Leeds Children’s Theatre In 2015 Leeds Children’s Theatre celebrated its 80th Anniversary. Whilst that’s quite an achievement in itself, the society also welcomes the occasional opportunity to open its doors and invite members of the public to take a peek inside at this rather unique group. Over three days Leeds Children’s Theatre present original sketches, excerpts, improvisation and drama games. It’s time to celebrate the oldest and longest surviving Children’s Theatre in the UK, with a membership that spans the ages from 7 to 70+ years. www.leeds-childrens-theatre.co.uk
Thurs 17 – Sat 19 Mar
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7pm, 2pm Sat matinee Tickets: £8
Patrick Productions present
SHOUT! The Mod Musical Created by Phillip George & David Lowenstien
SHOUT! flips through the years like a musical magazine and takes you back to the freedom of the 60s! Journey through the infectious pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. SHOUT! uses terrific new arrangements of such chart-topping hits as To Sir with Love, Downtown, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Son of a Preacher Man and Goldfinger. With its blend of hip-swivelling hits and psychedelic dances from the 60s, this fun-filled musical will make you want throw your head back and SHOUT!
Wed 23 – Thurs 24 Mar Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions)
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EASTER 2016 Leeds Young Film Festival will return at Easter 2016 with The Film House, Electric Cinema, Not For Rental and another fantastic selection of familyfriendly films and workshops for young people of all ages.
Animation fun for all the family We are thrilled to add Carriageworks Theatre to our venues for 2016 and there will be an amazing line-up of animation workshops, screenings, masterclasses and workshops for all the family.
win a VIP Festival Pass To be in with a chance of winning a VIP Family Pass to the Festival in 2016, simply email your name and postcode to leedsyoungfilm@gmail.com
@leedsyoungfilm
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S Lakin McCarthy present
Tony Jameson: Football Manager Ruined My Life Tony Jameson feels he’s now at the mid-point of his life. He believes he’s achieved some good things in his life, but there’s still the nagging voice in the back of his head that wonders, ‘Could he have achieved more had he not spent the last 20 years playing video games?’ NB It’s not all about Football Manager don’t worry. www.tonyjameson.co.uk @tonyjameson
‘Terrific… Wonderful… Life affirming stuff…’ THE SKINNY
Fri 1 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Age 14+
Les Enfants Terribles present
The Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie Roll up, roll up, for the most magnifical, tremendible and fantasticulous experience in town! Ever wanted to count a Decapus’s legs? Or wondered what a Whistling Pank eats? Or see a cow that looks like Brian May? Then you’ve come to the right place! Dr Longitude and his team of ‘experts’ are here to guide you through a puppet-packed, ludicrously lyrical and magically musical tour of the Imaginary Menagerie’s finest exhibits.
Tues 5 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £8.50 (£9.50 adults) Family Ticket: £34 Age 4+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
‘If Roald Dahl and Tim Burton had ever met and decided to open a travelling circus’ EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S Tangram Theatre Company present
The Element in the Room:
A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie Written and performed by John ohn Hinton & Jo Eagle Directed by Daniel Goldman Produced by Jolie Booth Marie Curie lived an extraordinary life, and made incredible scientific discoveries in the face of unbelievable odds. This is her story, replete with breathtaking breakthroughs and seriously silly songs. Tangram’s internationally acclaimed peer-reviewed musical comedies about Darwin and Einstein have delighted Carriageworks audiences. This brand new show completes their award-winning Scientrilogy. Peer reviewed by Sussex University Supported by Edinburgh Science Festival, Central Sussex College and Marine Theatre
‘Utterly accessible and engaging on multiple levels’ THE TIMES
‘It’s clever, heartfelt and it’s made me the most excited I’ve been about science in years’ BROADWAY BABY
Sat 2 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Age 9+
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S The People’s Theatre Company present
How the Koala Learnt to Hug Koalas are the cuddliest critters but just how did they learn to hug? There’s only one way to find out, so come and hear Karen the Koala tell her story in this fun filled family musical, written especially for parents to enjoy with their children. Based on the book How the Koala Learnt to Hug by Steven Lee, this charming production is back on tour for its fifth anniversary.
‘A perfect introduction to theatre for children, full of audience participation and feel-good factor’ SHEFFIELD STAR
Thurs 7 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £8.50 (£9.50 adults) Family Ticket: £34 Age 3+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
Big Red Curtain Ltd present
Music of the Night Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the curious incident of the music of the night, from the songs of Oliver! and Jekyll and Hyde in Victorian London to Paris and the mysterious masked genius! A musical and dramatic story in Big Red Curtain’s annual show for all the family, filled with enchanting songs and scenes. Come and join the masquerade!
Sat 9 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7pm Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions)
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S Anton Benson Productions Ltd present
Beauty enjoys a quiet provincial life with her father. Her world is turned upside down when she stumbles across the terrifying Beast who takes her captive while the evil Enchantress holds her kingdom to ransom. Now it is up to the village idiot, his mother and the mysterious Fairy Tail to save the day. Starring Anne Hegerty from ITV’s The Chase as The Enchantress, the legendary Basil Brush as the Beast’s ever suffering sidekick and further star casting yet to be announced. With a full supporting cast, dancers and live musicians, prepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land – arriving Easter 2016!
Mon 11 – Tues 12 Apr
Main Auditorium: Mon 7pm, Tues 2pm & 5:30pm Tickets: £14 (£16 adults) Family Ticket: £52 Age 4+ 2pm and 5:30pm tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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Travelling by Tuba present
HookHitch Theatre present
Travelling by Tuba does Rio
My Friend Peter: The Tale of Beatrix Potter
80,000 miles a year and still not out of puff! This Olympic themed show is especially designed to link with the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Feel the Brazillian samba beat, a flag waving opening ceremony, musical athletics, anthems, instruments from every continent and our special Olympic Sports Suite. A real gold medal winner! Chris Cranham (tuba) and Stewart Death (piano) are a unique duo who perform stunning innovative shows. An unforgettable performance, packed with audience participation and something for everyone.
Thurs 14 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £6 (£8 adults) Family Ticket: £26 Age 4+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
A family-friendly folk musical for all those seeking big adventures in little places. Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter and journey through the uncharted waters of a life most unexpected. Her iconic tales come alive onstage accompanied by folk music but the fantasy unravels when cruel twists of fate reveal a bittersweet reality behind the magic.
‘A production with a huge amount of heart and charm’ STAGE
Sat 16 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £8.50 (£9.50 adults) Family Ticket: £34 Age 7+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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Vivienne Smith Management Ltd present
Patrick Monahan – The Disco Years The family’s favourite funnyman (and occasional disco dancer) is on tour across the UK with his brand new stand-up show! Charged by Patrick’s memories and reminiscences of being an immigrant to Great Britain, this is a laugh-out-loud show that is both thoughtful and smart, as well as brilliantly silly! As seen on ITV’s Splash!, Fake Reaction, Show Me the Funny and Celebrity Squares.
‘Patrick Monahan is a great comic’ BROADWAYBABY
Fri 15 Apr
Main Auditorium: 8pm Tickets: £13 (£12 concessions)
St Mary’s Youth Theatre in association with Leeds Museums and Galleries present
Our Cousin Flo Written by Jane McNulty
Experience the story of Florence Nightingale’s transformation from a young woman trapped in a gilded cage to the Angel of the Crimea. The account is taken from newly discovered letters written between Florence and her cousins who lived in Lotherton Hall. Draped in the privileges of fashionable Victorian life, the characters explode onto the stage in a kaleidoscope of mystery and romance. Allow the words and hearts of these pioneering young people draw you into the life, battles and victories of the young Florence Nightingale.
Mon 18 – Tues 19 Apr Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £9 (£7 concessions) Family Ticket: £26
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2 Pomme D’Or 3 present
Wilhelm Reich in Hell Written by Robert Anton Wilson Reimagined by Jaz Rhodes
Psychology pioneer, Nazi denouncer and Kate Bush inspirer, Wilhelm Reich died in prison in 1950s America, having had his scientific research banned and incinerated. We join him soon after this, as he is being judged by the court of the devil, in a circus of hell. Music, circus and the occasional bottom joke will guide you through a thought-provoking, existence-questioning, tale of the truth, the whole truth and something nothing like the truth. Strap in for a multimedia spectacle the likes of which you have never seen before! www.reichinhell.com
Thurs 21 – Sat 23 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm, 7pm on Sat Tickets: £20, £17 (£18, £15 concessions)
Bite My Thumb present
Two Written by Jim Cartwright
Visit the old man who takes quiet comfort in the memory of his late wife, the fat bobblehatted couple who come to the pub to eat crisps and watch TV, and the drunken ‘other’ woman arriving to confront her lover. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, yet always incredibly human; this microcosm of working-class life in a northern local is still astonishingly real today. Two actors waltz the audience through a spectrum of human emotion, weaving a rich tapestry of life in a working class town through intimate insights into the lives of the colourful pub regulars. Each scene skilfully combines pathos and humour as a dark tragedy is revealed.
Fri 22 – Sat 23 Apr
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions)
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Sarah Millican Outsider
Wed 20, Thurs 21 & Fri 22 January: 8pm Tickets: £25
Jason Donovan
Ten Good Reasons & Greatest Hits Fri 4 March: 8pm Tickets: £32.50, £28.50
Dylan Moran Off The Hook
Wed 16 March: 8pm Tickets: £25 (£23 concessions)
Leeds Arts Centre present
Macbeth
Psychic Sally
‘All hail Macbeth’
Mon 21 March: 7.30pm
William Shakespeare’s psychological thriller is a gripping account of passion, ambition, intrigue, murder and the supernatural. When Macbeth returns from victorious battle to be told by three witches that he is destined to be king, he and his wife choose to take their fate into their own hands. Together they dispose of anyone who stands in their way but, plagued by guilt and suspicion, they ultimately destroy themselves.
Call Me Psychic Tickets: £24
Big Girls Don’t Cry
Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Fri 1 April: 7.45pm Tickets: £24.50 (£22.50 concessions)
‘Something wicked this way comes’
Book now: 0113 376 0318 www.leedstownhall.co.uk
Wed 27 – Sat 30 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:15pm Tickets: £12 (£9 concessions)
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers Join Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and keep performing all year!
If you are aged 11-19 why not become a Carriageworks Young Theatre Maker? Build drama skills and confidence by creating and performing in three original plays each year, in our high-profile professional theatre. CYTM shows have been a part of Light Night Leeds, Holocaust Memorial Day, and Carriageworks Theatre’s 10th Birthday Celebrations, to name just a few. You will become a member of one of two groups led by professional theatre director Ruth Cooper – the 10-14s or 15-19s. Older members may also work toward a Bronze or Silver Arts Award. Both groups meet every Saturday during term time. We offer a free taster session to anyone who may be interested in joining. Schedule yours today by contacting Ruth Cooper via email carriageworksytm@gmail.com or phone 07891 272410.
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Child Friendly Leeds
Carriageworks Theatre
People of all ages are welcome at Carriageworks Theatre. We take pride in being a Child Friendly Venue. Below are some of the steps we take to be as accessible for children and young people as we can. 1 Age guidance is available in the advertising or from Box Office 1 Pre-show activities for under 10s 1 Baby changing facilities are available on all floors in the unisex accessible toilets 1 Child booster seats are available 1 Breast-feeding mothers are welcome 1 A buggy parking area will be available on show days to keep the auditorium clutter free and safe 1 Children under one year old come for free (But will not be given a specified seat) Please note: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
A unique business and events destination
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In addition to the 349 seater Main Auditorium, a further six meeting rooms are available for conferencing, meetings and workshops, accommodating various numbers of delegates. All conference rooms provide AV equipment, air conditioning and support from a dedicated commercial team. Three of the six meeting rooms are situated in the historic part of the old Carriageworks development. These attractive meeting spaces reveal exposed brickwork and roof beams in keeping with the Victorian architecture whilst providing a light and airy studio feel. These rooms are also available to hire for evening rehearsals, special occasions, workshops and classes at a competitive rate. Please call 0113 395 2157 or email carriageworksvenue@leeds.gov.uk for more information.
Access
Regular Classes
Tai Chi
Lindy Hop
Acting
Musical Theatre
The venue is fully accessible and has accessible toilets on every level. A number of spaces in the auditorium are reserved for wheelchair users. Please let us know when booking of any special access requirements you may have.
This brochure is available in alternative formats – please call us on 0113 224 3139 for more details or visit www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk Support Dogs are welcome.
with Tim Jeffries Tuesdays: 5:45pm Northern: Drama Acting School Tuesdays – Thursdays 6:30pm – 9pm Age 18+ Yafta Adult Classes Mondays & Wednesdays: 6pm – 9pm
Belly Dancing
With Meilyn Thursdays: 6pm – 7pm
Fridays: 7pm – 9:45pm
On Stage Theatre Arts Academy Saturdays: 1pm – 4pm Age 3 – 18 More information on all our classes including how to book is available on our website under the Participate tab.
A hearing loop is available from the Box Office on arrival. A £5 returnable deposit is required.
There are several disabled parking spaces on Cookridge Street, just around the corner from the entrance to the Carriageworks Theatre. A variety of street parking and secure car park options are available nearby with the nearest facilities including: 1 St John’s Shopping Centre (long stay) 1 The Light (long stay) 1 Woodhouse Lane
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DEC – JAN
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Fri 4 Dec – Sat 9 Jan
Main Auditorium
ALADDIN
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JANUARY
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Fri 15 – Sat 23
Main Auditorium
THE SNOW QUEEN
4
Fri 22 – Sat 23
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
THE BUNKER
4
Thurs 28
Main Auditorium
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
FEBRUARY
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Thurs 4 – Sat 6
Main Auditorium
HARVEY
6
Sat 6
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
TIME AND TIDE
6
Wed 10 – Sat 13
Main Auditorium
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
7
Wed 10 – Sat 13
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
NEVILLE’S ISLAND
7
Mon 15 – Fri 19
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
CARRIAGEWORKS YOUNG THEATRE MAKERS
10
Tues 16
Main Auditorium
LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF WITH JEREMY STRONG!
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Wed 17
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
THE CLEAN AS POSSIBLE COMEDY SHOW
8
Thurs 18 – Fri 19
Main Auditorium
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
9
Thurs 25
Main Auditorium
OWEN JONES – THE POLITICS OF HOPE
11
Fri 26
Main Auditorium
THE ENID: DUST
12
Fri 26
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
STEVE HALL
13
Sat 27
Main Auditorium
THE TRIALS OF GALILEO
MARCH
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Thurs 3
Main Auditorium
PUNCHING THE SKY
Sat 5
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
WAR LETTERS
13
Thurs 10
Main Auditorium
THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN
15
Sat 12
Main Auditorium
ONE NIGHT ONLY
16
Tues 15 – Sat 19
Main Auditorium
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
16
Thurs 17 – Sat 19
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
AN AUDIENCE WITH… LEEDS CHILDREN’S THEATRE
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Wed 23 – Thurs 24
Main Auditorium
SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL
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Thurs 24 – Wed 30
Whole Venue
LEEDS YOUNG FILM FESTIVAL
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APRIL
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Fri 1
Main Auditorium
TONY JAMESON: FOOTBALL MANAGER RUINED MY LIFE
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Sat 2
Main Auditorium
THE ELEMENT IN THE ROOM
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Tues 5
Main Auditorium
THE MARVELLOUS IMAGINARY MENAGERIE
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Thurs 7
Main Auditorium
HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG
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Sat 9
Main Auditorium
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
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Mon 11 – Tues 12
Main Auditorium
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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Thurs 14
Main Auditorium
TRAVELLING BY TUBA DOES RIO
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Fri 15
Main Auditorium
PATRICK MONAHAN – THE DISCO YEARS
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Sat 16
Main Auditorium
MY FRIEND PETER: THE TALE OF BEATRIX POTTER
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Mon 18 – Tues 19
Main Auditorium
OUR COUSIN FLO
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Thurs 21 – Sat 23
Main Auditorium
WILHELM REICH IN HELL
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Fri 22 – Sat 23
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
TWO
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Wed 27 – Sat 30
Main Auditorium
MACBETH
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