January – April 2015
Welcome to Spring at Carriageworks Theatre Carriageworks Theatre brings you a blooming bunch of productions this Spring and we’ve picked out a few beauties we think are best in show. Cult classic Jekyll & Hyde stalks the night 16 Feb. Spotted at the Edinburgh Fringe, On The Run theatre company’s So It Goes (26 March) presents the beauty of raw emotion. Put a spring in your step and catch The Origin of Species… (31 Jan) and Jonny & the Baptists (16 Apr) showering Leeds with musical comedy. Family shows abound this season with The Duck in the Truck (17 Feb) in February half term and Goldilocks and the Three Bears (14 Apr) as an Easter treat. We are delighted to be working with long-standing local company Red Ladder on their awe-inspiring family event Nicobobinus (27-28 Feb) based on Monty Python’s own Terry Jones’ children’s book.
Dive in to a bountiful Spring at Carriageworks Theatre! Councillor Lucinda Yeadon Executive Member for Digital & Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills
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Leeds Civic Arts Guild Leeds Civic Arts Guild is an association of various amateur drama, music and opera companies who meet and perform regularly at the Carriageworks Theatre including: 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.
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 building. 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 City Council and Paul Holman Associates present
Friday 5 December 2014 – Saturday 10 January 2015 DECEMBER 2014
The X Factor & G4 singing sensation
Back by popular demand CBBC’s
JONATHAN ANSELL
JEZ EDWARDS
al n o i t i d a r Leeds’ T Pantomime Gold
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Performances
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Adults
£18 & £16
Concessions
£16 & £15
All Seats £12
Level 3 Side Balconies
£12
£10
Family
£62
Groups 10+
£14
Groups 20+
£14 + every th 11 ticket free
(4 tickets, max 2 adults)
Saver
Performances
All Seats £9.50 + every 11th ticket free for teachers
Sign Language performance * British Wednesday 10 December, 6:30pm Special appearance by Father Christmas at these performances † Relaxed Performance Sunday 4 January, 1pm 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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LIDOS present
Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates Buckle your swash and set sail with Robinson, Captain Seasalt, Senorita Margarita Juicilita and her silly son Nutty Nick into a world of adventure and hilarity. A host of colourful characters will take you with them on their ocean voyage and together take on a fearsome band of marauding pirates!
Fri 16 – Sat 24 Jan
Main Auditorium: 7pm weekdays, 12 noon & 5pm weekends (no performance Mon) Tickets: £14 (£12 concession) Family Ticket: £45
KEEN and Cotswold Outdoor present
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour From the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival comes an evening of extraordinary short films. See incredible footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. A festive event not to be missed, with lots of free prize giveaways. Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details. For double the adventure come along to the Town Hall on Thursday night and experience a second and totally different collection of Banff festival films. Book tickets for both events over the phone or in person for a discount.
Fri 30 Jan
Main Auditorium: 7pm Tickets: £13.50 (£11.50 concession)
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Tangram Theatre Company present
The Origin of Species
by Means of Natural Selection or the Survival of (R)Evolutionary Theories in the Face of Scientific and Ecclesiastical Objections: Being a Musical Comedy about Charles Darwin (1809-1882) A show for young and old alike, The Origin of Species... tells the incredible story of how Charles Darwin came to discover the secrets of evolution and why it took him over twenty years before he plucked up the courage to publish his remarkable idea. It’s a show packed with big ideas, terrible puns, brilliant physical comedy and six cracking original songs about everything from blasted boring barnacles to the perils of marrying your cousin. Edinburgh Fringe sell-out & international smash hit.
‘Remarkably inventive, thoroughly entertaining... extraordinarily effective... science can rarely have been so much fun’ THE STAGE
Sat 31 Jan
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)
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Leeds Arts Centre present
Kindertransport By Diane Samuels
As life for Jews in Germany becomes intolerable, Eva, aged 9, travels alone to England to find sanctuary. Years later, Eva has become Evelyn. She eschews everything about her early life, now the archetypal middle-class English woman. But Evelyn has a daughter who uncovers her mother’s secret and won’t stop asking questions. As the edifice crumbles we see what denying her background and culture has done to Evelyn and ask ourselves – where does our identity come from?
Thurs 5 – Sat 7 Feb Photo © Inga Pollak’s doll courtesy Imperial War Museum
Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and Ruth Cooper present
Nothing Stays the Same Carriageworks Theatre are proud to host our 10-13 year old theatre makers performing their original play, Nothing Stays the Same. In a world where umbrellas become ducks, books become mountains and newspaper becomes, well anything, A.J.’s quiet life takes a strange and unexpected turn. For more information on the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.
Sat 31 Jan
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 1:30pm & 7pm Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concession)
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Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (£9 concession)
Leeds Youth Opera present
Sweeney Todd Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard of again. He trod a path that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd. The demon barber of Fleet Street.
Weds 11 – Sat 14 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £18 (£15 concession), £12 (£9 concession) Family Ticket: £50
Cosmopolitan Players present
Blue Remembered Hills Dennis Potter’s deceptively simple tale relates the activities of seven English children, playing in the hills, fields and forests, on an idyllic summer afternoon in the Summer of 1943. With no adults around, they indulge in spontaneous games and horseplay – sometimes echoing the distant war, at other times revealing their own insecurities and petty vindictiveness. But as they tease, fantasise and fight the day away, their innocence is about to be destroyed forever...
Weds 11 – Sat 14 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM Sell A Door present
Jekyll & Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation set in an alternative London of the future, written by Jo Clifford and multi award-winning touring company Sell A Door. A devoted man of science, high-profile cancer specialist Dr. Henry Jekyll’s controversial research leads him to accidentally unleash his ultimate inner demon: the infamous Mr. Hyde… www.selladoor.com
Mon 16 Feb
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession) Age 11+
Breeze Arts Week and Leeds Libraries present
Creative Writing Workshop with Melvin Burgess Calling all budding young authors. Hone your creative writing skills and get tips and advice in this workshop led by prize-winning, bestselling young adult author Melvin Burgess. Melvin is the author of a number of highly successful books for teenagers and young adults including, Junk, Bloodsong, Bloodtide, Sara’s Face, The Cry of the Wolf and The Hit. His novel Kill All Enemies is set in Leeds. For more information about Breeze Arts Week, please visit www.breezeleeds.org
Mon 16 Feb
Carriageworks Theatre: 1:30pm Tickets: £3 (£2 with a Breezecard) Age 13+
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM Blunderbus Theatre Company present
Based on the book by Jez Alborough
This is the tale of a duck in a truck – a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck. A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush saw the truck stuck and gave it a push. But the truck stayed stuck! What now, can you guess? Could a goat in a boat get them out of this mess? Ducklings aged 3 – 7 years old will love this hilarious tale, but for those grown-up ducks who waddle along, they’ll have lots of fun, too. It’s totally quackers! Join Duck and his friends in this happy new adventure with puppetry, sing-along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in along the way. But, don’t forget to wear your wellies!
Tues 17 Feb
Main Auditorium: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession) Family Ticket: £34 Age 3+
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM Dot and Ethel present
Match Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s much loved classic The Little Match Girl, Match is the enchanting story of a young child’s hopes and dreams; simple pleasures and losses. Join us for a heart-warming, magical and life affirming tale for all the family. Experience beautifully inventive storytelling, puppetry and song in this spellbinding production. Incredibly uplifting and raw, playful and tender, it is pure delight for younger audiences.
Sat 21 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 2pm Tickets: £8 (£6 concession) Family Ticket: £24 Age 2+
Big Wooden Horse present
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! By Mo Willems
This lively show is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation! The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way... But will you let him drive??? Author Mo Willems has won six Emmy Awards as a writer and animator for Sesame Street and was recently awarded the Caldecott Honor for children’s literature.
Fri 20 Feb
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession) Family Ticket: £34 Age 3+
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Red Ladder and DumbWise present
An adventurous family musical adaptation of Terry Jones’ much loved children’s tale about the boy ‘who could do anything’. In a land where dragons are locked in boiler rooms and mountains move like the oceans, Nicobobinus and his best friend Rosie embark on a wild, globetrotting adventure to cure him of a golden curse. A cast of five actor musicians bring this epic tale to life with original songs, instrumental acrobatics, moving sets and a bucket load of Monty Python-esque wit. Genuine family theatre for children aged 6 and upwards and their grown up chums!
Fri 27 – Sat 28 Feb
Main Auditorium: Fri 1pm Schools Show, 7pm; Sat 2pm, 7pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession) Family Ticket: £34 Age 6+
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Andrew Lawrence Reasons to Kill Yourself
He’s been on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and a regular on Channel 4’s Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three series of his own show on BBC Radio 4. He’s a double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. Yet none of that rubbish has brought him any joy. Come and laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life and some amusing thoughts he’s cobbled together about how awful the world is.
‘Stand-up’s leading exponent of misanthropy and misery’ THE INDEPENDENT
‘Thoroughly diseased, intoxicatingly funny comedy’ THE GUARDIAN
‘Nihilism made big, clever and funny’ THE ‘LIST
Fri 20 Feb
Main Auditorium: 8pm Tickets: £13 (£12 concession) Age 18+
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and Ruth Cooper present
The Charity Welcome to The Charity. This is Smith, that’s Smith and you’ll be… Smith. Any questions? Please refer to the silver filing cabinet second on the left. What do we do? Please refer to the silver filing cabinet second on the left. CYTM 16s-19s devising company present their original play The Charity. Unsettling and entertaining, dark and witty, The Charity takes place in a world where identity is contagious and groups of street fundraisers are not what they seem.
Fri 27 – Sat 28 Feb
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:30pm Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concession)
Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society present
Patience The starlets of Castle Studios are madly in love with the studio’s leading man – all except its superstar actress, who couldn’t care less about him. As the soldiers come home from WWII, they find their erstwhile fiancées distracted by this leading man. Can they woo their ladies back? Will the stars find love? And will the film, Patience, ever be finished?! See the multi-award-winning Leeds G&S bring this story to life with all the glamour of the 1940s.
Sat 7 – Sat 14 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm weekdays, 2:30pm first weekend, 4:30pm last Sat (no performance Mon) Tickets: £17.50, £13, £8 (£2 off for concessions) Under 16 half price, discount available for groups of 10+
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Limbik Theatre present
The Messenger It’s a wet Monday night on an ITU ward in London, and the pressure for beds is growing. The clock is ticking, but time has come to a standstill for the Greene family, as they struggle to make the most difficult decision of their lives. With stunning movement, dark comedy and live music, The Messenger reveals a fascinating world that stretches the membrane of life, asking what is death and why can’t we bring ourselves to talk about it until it is too late. Inspired by first-hand accounts, The Messenger is award-winning Limbik Theatre’s groundbreaking new show about nurses involved in organ donation.
Fri 13 Mar
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)
Ping Pong 8 players with 703 years between them compete in the World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships in Inner Mongolia. This truly inspiring film screening will be followed by social games of ping pong in our café bar. Film running time 80 mins.
‘Delightful, hilarious and completely inspirational’ EMPIRE
‘Bouncing between sweetly satirical and sincerely moving’ TOTAL FILM
Tues 17 Mar
Main Auditorium: 1pm Tickets: £3
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Judy Owen Ltd and Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company present
The Honey Man By Tyrone Huggins
‘Maybe colony collapse and credit crunch and climate change is all one and the same thing!’
Director: Emma Bernard Design: Timothy Bird Lighting design: Simon Bond
Honey Man is an ageing West Indian recluse, trying to save his dying bees in a derelict cottage on the edge of rural England. Into his world bursts a sixteen year old girl called Misty. His stormy encounter with this fiery, weedsmoking heir to the nearby manor house leads to an unlikely friendship, and the discovery of a secret which connects their past, present and destiny in ways they could never have imagined. Birmingham writer and actor Tyrone Huggins plays the title role in this compelling contemporary staging featuring sparkling dialogue, an atmospheric soundscape, and a visually imaginative design.
‘There’s a buzz about this’ THE GUARDIAN
‘A beautifully crafted play that manages to weave aspects of the history of slavery, England’s heritage and Black British identity into an absorbing relationship...’ THE STAGE
Thurs 19 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)
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Paper Zoo Theatre Company present
The Dentist By David Griffiths
Masks and slapsticks! A rare opportunity to see Commedia Dell’arte performed in a traditional style. Pantalone loves only two things: money and the beautiful Isabella. Unfortunately for him, he hasn’t got enough of one and he isn’t getting any of the other! He also has terrible bad breath. Isabella meanwhile only has eyes for Flavio, Pantalone’s son. With the help of a couple of crafty servants and a dodgy dentist Pantalone hatches a plan to woo the lady Isabella and dispatch his son and rival to university. However, it will cost him more than a couple of crowns. The Dentist is a riotous romp with bite.
Thurs 12 Mar
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)
Leeds Children’s Theatre present
The Diary of Anne Frank In this gripping and powerful adaptation of the original story based on Anne’s diary, we see Anne as a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of the time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. This young girl’s remarkable diary has become a testament to the human spirit and illuminates Anne’s unwavering belief in justice and love. www.thediaryofannefrank.info
Weds 25 – Sat 28 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7pm, 2pm Sat matinee Tickets: £10 (£8 concession) Family Ticket: £32 Age 12+ Early bird discount of £1 per ticket booked before 13 Feb
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Patrick Monahan Adventures in Monahan Land Energetically witty, charming family show from the Irish/Iranian festival favourite renowned for his superb anecdotes. Playful audience interaction. Recently seen on ITV’s Splash! and Celebrity Squares.
‘An adventure through the strange and hilarious products of his mind’ BROADWAYBABY
‘Hilarious without being outrageous’ 3 WEEKS
‘There isn’t a comic quite like him’ NEW CURRENT
‘The same mix of control and on-stage charisma as a young Alan Davies’ THE HERALD
‘Supremely engaging performer, adored by his audiences’ THE SCOTSMAN
Sat 21 Mar
Main Auditorium: 8pm Tickets: £13 (£12 concession)
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Show And Tell present On The Run
So It Goes A true story about love and loss. Hannah has always wanted to talk about her Dad. But in the seven years since he died, she hasn’t quite managed it. Not one to be defeated, she’s enlisted her friend David to help her on a journey through memory, laughter and sorrow, to finally come to terms with losing her dad.
‘An extraordinary debut... I’ve never seen a depiction of grief as deft, daring, amusing and moving as this one’ THE TIMES
‘A gorgeous, profoundly moving show’ THE TELEGRAPH
Thurs 26 Mar
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pm Tickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)
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Townsend Productions present
United We Stand A powerful new play based on the true story of one of the most turbulent industrial battles – the 1972 Builders’ Strike. By the 1970s the UK’s building companies were making millions re-building the country, whilst building workers faced the most dangerous working conditions and poorest wages of any trade. In the summer of ’72, building workers launched their industry’s first national all-out strike. The events surrounding the strike are still making headlines to this day, and forty two years on, the high-profile Shrewsbury 24 Campaign, led by picket turned actor, Ricky Tomlinson, is still seeking to overturn the unjust prosecution of the 24 building workers. United We Stand tells the story behind the dispute in a way that is both compelling and thought-provoking.
‘Whatever your politics, this is a production worth seeing’ THE OBSERVER
‘Passionately delivered’ LIVERPOOL ECHO
‘Highly recommended’ MORNING STAR
Tues 31 Mar
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession, £5 unwaged) Family Ticket: £30 Age 14+
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S Travelling By Tuba present
Travelling by Tuba III The Return
80,000 miles a year and still not out of puff! An all new fascinating voyage through the weird and wonderful world of the tuba. Discover instruments ancient and modern, music from classical to jazz and a special tribute to The Last Night of the Proms. Packed with audience participation from start to finish, an unforgettable performance with something for everyone.
Weds 8 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £8 (£6 concession) Family ticket: £26 Age 4+
SVN present Northern Accent
My Father & Other Superheroes Our Northern Accent series continues this Spring bringing contemporary literature and well-loved authors to our intimate studio. My Father & Other Superheroes is a one-man show that fuses traditional theatre with contemporary spoken word and intense physicality to tackle the universal subjects of fatherhood, loss, heroes and hope.
Sat 11 Apr
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 2pm Tickets: £8 (£6 concession) Family ticket: £24 Age 11+
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E A S T E R H O L I D AY S Stuff and Nonsense present
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears They only went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down. Ten minutes, tops. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear’s porridge had vanished completely! The dazzling Stuff and Nonsense return with a thrilling adaptation of everyone’s favourite beary-tale! A brilliant mix of ingenious puppetry, music and mischievous moments for everyone.
‘…enchants the child in every adult’ THE STAGE ON 3 LITTLE PIGS
www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk
Tues 14 Apr
Main Auditorium: 2pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession) Family Ticket: £34 Age 2+
Cusan Theatre present
Arnold’s World Once upon a time... but this is not an ordinary Fairy Tale. Arnold is a poetic figure who invites us into his curious world of enchanting characters, mesmerising music and sensory textiles. Based upon an original Columbian tale, Arnold, a larger than life sculptural figure, reconnects us with nature and our dreams in a completely recycled environment. This immersive, enchanting, visual theatre piece is suitable for ages 3 to 103.
Sat 18 Apr
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £8 (£6 concession) Family ticket: £24 Age 3+
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Supporting Wall present
Jonny & the Baptists Rock the Vote
The UK’s hottest musical comedians Jonny & the Baptists once again bring their blend of songs, satire and silliness to the nation. Taking on the big issues ahead of the May 2015 general election, Rock The Vote is their most ambitious show yet. Stars of Radio 4’s The Now Show and The Infinite Monkey Cage, nominated for five national awards including the 2014 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards and British Comedy Awards.
‘Politically energised... raucously silly’ GUARDIAN
Thurs 16 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:15pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)
The Demon Barbers present
The Demon Barbers XL
Launch of ‘Disco At The Tavern’ WINNERS OF ‘BEST LIVE ACT’ @ BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS 2009
The XL show will feature new material from their latest album Disco At The Tavern, a collaboration with Grammy & Emmy Award winners Donal Hodgson and Kipper, best known for their work with Sting. Renowned for their no holds barred approach to their live shows, The Demon Barbers bring some of the UK’s most exciting young clog, sword, hip hop & break dancers onto the stage to create the live folk music & dance spectacular of the year!
Fri 17 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £13 (£11 concession)
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Big Red Curtain present
Does Your Mother Know? Big Red Curtain Performing Arts School’s annual show is a musical journey featuring the songs of ABBA, following the story of a young girl’s hopes, dreams and aspirations as she prepares for her wedding day on a beautiful Mediterranean Island. Before the wedding she faces some crucial choices to help her find out what she actually wants and who she truly is!
Thurs 9 – Fri 10 Apr
Main Auditorium: 7pm Tickets: £14 (£11 concession)
Leeds Arts Centre present
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen, adapted by Jessica Swale
When bereavement compels Mrs Dashwood to move out of the family home, her eldest daughters, sensible, restrained Elinor and fiery, passionate Marianne, have to marry well to survive. But their ideal is to find true love. Who will win their affections – shy Edward Ferrars, steadfast Colonel Brandon or the dashing Mr Willoughby? This adaptation of a well-loved romance has an explosive mix of competing lovers, nosey neighbours and greedy relatives. Will Elinor and Marianne find their heart’s desire?
Thurs 23 – Sat 25 Apr Main Auditorium: 7:15pm Tickets: £12 (£9 concession)
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SAVE THE DATE 14 November 2015
Celebrate with us! What are your theatre memories?
Send us a story or a picture of your favourite memorable experiences at Carriageworks Theatre, we’ll be displaying as many as we can during our birthday month.
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers (CYTM) are young people aged between 11 and 19 who meet weekly to create new and significant theatre. CYTM develops young people’s skills as performers, writers and directors through the creating of original productions.
CYTMs 11-16s is led by professional theatre director, Ruth Cooper. In creating a new piece of theatre CYTM work as an ensemble, developing teamwork skills and increasing their vocabulary of contemporary performance styles and techniques. They form a supportive group in which their creativity is nurtured and they are offered a genuine platform for their ideas. Members in Group B may choose to work with Ruth to earn a Bronze or Silver Arts Award. CYTMs 16-19s form their own company of theatre makers taking ownership of all aspects of creating original performances and are given the freedom to develop their own ideas, skills and creative expression with the guidance and support of Ruth Cooper and Carriageworks Theatre. Get in touch to book your place! Email carriageworksytm@gmail.com or call 07891 272410. For examples of CYTM’s work and more information, please visit www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk
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Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
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What’s On this Spring... Barbara Dickson Fri 6 March: 7:30pm
Leeds Best of Brass 2015
Tickets: £26
Morley Town Hall Omid Djalili: Iranalamadingdong Thurs 12 March: 8pm Tickets: £23
Saturday 24 January 7:30pm
Brighouse & Rastrick Band Tickets: £13.50 (discounts £11.50)
Saturday 14 February 7:30pm
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club Weds 8 April: 7:30pm Tickets: £37.50
Black Dyke Band Tickets: £13.50 (discounts £11.50)
Saturday 21 February 7:30pm
Fairey Band Tickets: £11.50 (discounts £9.50)
Dylan Moran: Off the Hook Tues 21 April: 8pm Tickets: £25 (concessions £23)
Saturday 28 March 7:30pm
Flowers Band Tickets: £11.50 (discounts £9.50)
Saturday 11 April 7:30pm
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business Fri 3 July: 8pm Tickets: £25
Cory Band Tickets: £11.50 (discounts £9.50)
Saturday 25 April 7:30pm
Foden’s Band Tickets: £11.50 (discounts £9.50)
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Carriageworks Theatre:
Child Friendly Leeds
A unique business and events destination
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.
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 reasonable competitive rate. Please call 0113 395 2157 or email carriageworksvenue@leeds.gov.uk for more information.
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• Age guidance is available in the advertising or from Box Office • Pre-show activities for under 10s • Baby changing facilities are available on all floors in the unisex disabled toilets • Child booster seats are available • Breast-feeding mothers are welcome • A buggy parking area will be available on show days to keep the auditorium clutter free and a safe environment • Children under one year old come for free but will not be given a specified seat • Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult
Access
Regular Classes
Tai Chi
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.
A hearing loop is available from the Box Office on arrival. A £5 returnable deposit is required.
with Tim Jeffries Tuesdays: 5:45pm
Acting Classes
Northern: Drama Acting School Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 9pm Age 18+
Acting Classes
Yafta Adult Classes Wednesdays: 6pm – 9pm
Belly Dancing Classes With Meilyn Thursdays: 6pm – 7pm
Lindy Hop Classes Fridays: 7pm – 9:45pm
Musical Theatre Classes On Stage Theatre Arts Academy Saturdays: 1pm – 4pm Age 3 – 18
There are also 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: • St John’s Shopping Centre (long stay) • The Light (long stay) • Woodhouse Lane
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Box Office open: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm except show days, when open until 15 minutes after the start of the performance. Sundays open 30 minutes prior to start of performance. Please note that a fee of £1 will be applied for all transactions over £10.
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Keep in Touch
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Family Tickets are sometimes available. These are for 4 tickets, maximum of 2 adults. Family Tickets are currently only available to book by phone or in person.
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Concessions are generally available for LeedsCard holders, Students, Jobseekers, under 16s and over 60s at the advertised concessionary price. Carer tickets are available through Box Office.
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Diary DEC – JAN
VENUE
PRODUCTION
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Fri 5 Dec – Sat 10 Jan Main Auditorium
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
JANUARY
VENUE
PRODUCTION
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Fri 16 – Sat 24
Main Auditorium
ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE PIRATES
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Fri 30
Main Auditorium
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
4
Sat 31
Main Auditorium
THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES...
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Sat 31
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
NOTHING STAYS THE SAME
FEBRUARY
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Thurs 5 – Sat 7
Main Auditorium
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6 PAGE
KINDERTRANSPORT
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Weds 11 – Sat 14 Feb Main Auditorium
SWEENEY TODD
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Weds 11 – Sat 14 Feb Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS
7
Mon 16
Main Auditorium
JEKYLL & HYDE
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Mon 16
Carriageworks Theatre
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MELVIN BURGESS
8
Tues 17
Main Auditorium
DUCK IN THE TRUCK
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Weds 18
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
CLEAN AS POSSIBLE COMEDY SHOW
10
Fri 20
Main Auditorium
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!
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Fri 20
Main Auditorium
ANDREW LAWRENCE
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Sat 21
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
MATCH
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Fri 27 – Sat 28
Main Auditorium
NICOBOBINUS
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Fri 27 – Sat 28
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
THE CHARITY
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MARCH
VENUE
PRODUCTION
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Sat 7 – Sat 14
Main Auditorium
PATIENCE
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Thurs 12
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
THE DENTIST
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Fri 13
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
THE MESSENGER
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Tues 17
Main Auditorium
PING PONG
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Thurs 19
Main Auditorium
THE HONEY MAN
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Sat 21
Main Auditorium
PATRICK MONAHAN: ADVENTURES IN MONAHAN LAND
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Weds 25 – Sat 28
Main Auditorium
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
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Thurs 26
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
SO IT GOES
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Tues 31
Main Auditorium
UNITED WE STAND
APRIL
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Weds 8
Main Auditorium
TRAVELLING BY TUBA III – THE RETURN
Thurs 9 – Fri 10
Main Auditorium
DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW?
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Sat 11
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
MY FATHER & OTHER SUPERHEROES
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Tues 14
Main Auditorium
GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS
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Thurs 16
Main Auditorium
JONNY & THE BAPTISTS ROCK THE VOTE
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Fri 17
Main Auditorium
THE DEMON BARBERS XL - LAUNCH OF ‘DISCO AT THE TAVERN’
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Sat 18
Upstairs @ the Carriageworks
ARNOLD’S WORLD
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Thurs 23 – Sat 25
Main Auditorium
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
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Contact us Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD Box Office: 0113 224 3801 Email: carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk
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