Sept – Dec 2017
Welcome to the Carriageworks Theatre Carriageworks Theatre is a building of old meets new. Built originally as a carriage manufacturers in 1848, the space was reworked and opened in 2005 as it is today. The modern venue has multiple performance spaces, bars and rehearsal rooms. The theatre provides family entertainment for families of all ages. From tots to teens and adults alike, there is something in this programme for all to enjoy. Alongside the shows are educational opportunities for all, with one off workshops, classes and year round groups to grow your interest and knowledge of the arts. The team are proud to support grassroots arts in Leeds; through partnership and skills sharing, they nurture small and local theatre companies to realise their potential to produce high quality performance in a professional environment.
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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 – Northern Youth Theatre Company – Shatterproof – S.T.A.R.S – St Mary’s Youth Theatre.
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. For more information and enquiries about joining, visit the brand new website: www.lcag.org.uk
Bite My Thumb and Northern Spark present
A Midsummer Night’s Dream On a moonlit evening during the summer of love, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the arms of an enchanted forest where poppies grow and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by an amateur dramatics group rehearsing a play. The course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and drug filled dreams ensue in this new staging of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy. This special co production re-unites the multi award-winning team of Northern Spark Theatre and Bite My Thumb to bring you a magical 2017 tour.
Fri 8 – Sat 9 Sept
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)
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LIDOS present
Rent Rent tells the exhilarating story of a group of artists struggling to survive in NYC’s Bohemia. Whilst a tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. The group deals with love, loss, and modern day life in one powerful story. Inspired by La Bohème, featuring unforgettable songs such as Seasons of Love and Take Me or Leave Me. Join LIDOS as they bring you this award-winning rock musical!
Tue 12 – Sat 16 Sept
Main Auditorium: 7:15pm, 6pm Sat performance Tickets: £16 (£14 concessions) Preview Night: £10
Thought Bubble Thought Bubble Festival takes place in Leeds City Centre from 18th to 24th September 2017, with a huge comic convention on 23rd and 24th. There’s something for everyone – from independent comics to Superheroes and everything in between! Guests include Gerard Way (curator of DC’s Young Animal and former frontman of My Chemical Romance), Brian K. Vaughan (writer of award-winning comic series SAGA) and Charlie Adlard (creator of The Walking Dead). For more information and to buy tickets, please visit www.thoughtbubblefestival.com Under 12s and over 65s go free!
Sat 23 – Sun 24 Sept Whole Venue
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Diva Productions present
Avenue Q
Winner of the TONY ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. This irresistibly charming musical tells the timeless story of a bright-eyed graduate named Princeton. When he arrives in New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account, he has to move into a shabby apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Brian (the bum), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the resident sex-pert!), superintendent Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman) and other new colourful friends! Together, they struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Join us for a musical like no other, where the internet is for porn and everyone’s a little bit racist, when this hilarious and uproariously entertaining smash hit musical returns to Leeds for one week only! This show contains strong language and adult themes.
Wed 27 – Sat 30 Sept
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm, 2pm Sat matinee Tickets: £24 (£23 concessions, £20 restricted view) Age 14+
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Light Night invites you to come and explore Leeds with your family and friends as the city centre comes alive with spectacular light shows, art installations, performances and interactive exhibits. Have fun and explore spaces you’ve never been to before, or see some familiar places in a very different way. Carriageworks Theatre will be hosting a range of events and activities, so pop along during the evening to explore the venue. As darkness falls, come and experience the city in a new light! www.lightnightleeds.co.uk Twitter: @lightnightleeds Facebook: #LightNightLeeds
Thur 5 – Fri 6 Oct Grant Koper present
Some Enchanted Evening Featuring some of the industries most talented professionals, performing favourites from Broadway and West-End musicals. Including songs from Sound of Music, South Pacific, Les Misérables, Fame, Chicago and many more, this professional musical revue has already been reviewed as a ‘must see spectacular’ by audiences around the country and is touring again this year.
Sat 7 Oct
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £15 (£14 concessions) Free tickets to children under 12 (two tickets per full price adult)
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VAMOS Theatre present
Finding Joy The funny, fearless international sell-out mask production from the UK’s leading full mask company. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll find joy! Joy is 83 today: she’s feisty, loves to dance, and is losing her memory. Her grandson Danny is rebellious, bright and always getting into trouble. When Danny decides to look after Joy, they discover a shared playfulness and growing love. But is that enough to face the challenges ahead? Approaching the subject of dementia with humour and humanity, award-winning Finding Joy has performed to audiences across Europe and the UK, including a successful run at Assembly for Edinburgh Fringe 2016. Praised by press and public alike for its consummate full mask skills, engaging storytelling, physical dexterity and emotional insight, the company continues to involve and engage audiences across borders and boundaries with its wordless theatre. Cosmopolitan Players present
The Thrill of Love
Suitable for 12 years and upwards, Finding Joy is accessible to hearing and D/deaf audiences alike.
Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955 after being convicted of shooting her lover, David Blakely, in cold blood. The Thrill of Love dramatises this infamous true story taking a closer look at the women behind the headlines. Why does their relationship end in murder? Why does she plead not guilty and offer no defence or show remorse? Who was she trying to protect?
Wed 11 – Sat 14 Oct
The Studio: 7:45pm, 2pm Sat matinee & 7pm Sat evening Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)
Thur 12 Oct
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions)
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Dreaming the Night Field Immerse yourself in glorious living landscapes and the brilliant night sky! Discover a world that’s bristling with life, filled with animals, people and constellations caught between creation and destruction. By turns, thrilling, funny, powerful and poetic, this spellbinding new performance vividly evokes the ancient Celtic legend of the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion. Honour, justice, magic and transformation collide in a story as relevant today as it ever was, where people seek to spin, manipulate and control, and nature reveals its deep power. Featuring one of Wales’ most engaging storytellers alongside exquisitely haunting live music, English and Welsh are artfully woven together to make these ancient voices and living landscapes come alive in an exhilarating performance.
Fri 13 Oct
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Age 12+
Room 2 Manoeuvre and Ed Littlewood Productions present
Without a Hitch ‘Hip hop, ya don’t stop’ – but all good things must come to an end. Without a Hitch follows the downward spiral of a four man b-boy crew as ambition, jealousy and frustration manifest in a group struggling to move in the same direction. Featuring an international cast from Finland, Sweden and the UK, expect plenty of dark comedy, powerful breakdancing and slick production from Room 2 Manoeuvre’s new hip hop dance theatre production. Co-produced by JoJo Dance Centre – Finland. Supported by Creative Scotland, Dance Base and The Brunton – Edinburgh.
Sat 14 Oct Photo © Brian Hartley
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Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions)
Leeds Arts Centre present
Blood and Ice Liz Lochhead, Appointed Scots Makar, the National Poet for Scotland from 2011–2016, tells the tale of the creation of the story of Frankenstein. Through Mary Shelley’s flashbacks we see the eerie similarities between the story and her own life. This beautifully written play gives a fascinating insight into the lives of Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron and covers philosophical and political issues that are just as relevant now as they were back in the 19th Century when Shelley began writing the novel. Come and see another side to Frankenstein in its 200th anniversary year!
Wed 18 – Sat 21 Oct The Studio: 7:45pm Tickets: £12 (£9 concessions) Age 12+
Northern Youth Theatre present
High School Musical NYTC’s production of the smash hit movie musical is a must see for all the family, with a large cast and upbeat numbers. Come and watch Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities! It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the New Year. Basketball team captain and resident jock Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the ‘status quo’, Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Thur 19 – Sat 21 Oct
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm & 2pm Sat matinee Tickets: £15 (£12 concessions) Restricted View: £10 Family: £50 Age 6+
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tutti frutti productions and York Theatre Royal present
Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen! In their nest at the edge of a pond, the baby ducklings wait impatiently for Mummy’s enormous egg to hatch. But their new brother doesn’t look like everyone else. He doesn’t even quack like a proper duckling! Teased and called Ugly by his siblings, our hero goes on an adventure in search of a place to fit in. Moving through all four seasons, tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal bring to life Hans Christian Andersen’s well known tale. With a menagerie of mischievous animals, this charming production plays with the importance of identity and takes us on a journey to discover inner beauty.
Mon 23 – Tue 24 Oct
Main Auditorium: 11am and 2pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concessions) Family Ticket: £34 Age 3+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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O C T O B E R ATMA Dance and Mayuri Boonham present
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Just Fair Laughs present
The Magic Fish A classic Indian tale retold through dance, storytelling and beatboxing for young thinking minds. Vishnu, one of India’s shape-shifting Supergods, wakes up after sleeping for thousands of years to find a greedy demon called No-Knowledge has taken Earth’s most precious treasures for himself. Enlisting the help of King Manu to save the essentials for life, Vishnu changes his form into something quite unexpected! In this interactive performance, boys and girls are invited to join King Manu’s adventure in a new production to enchant all children.
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. Starring Rob Rouse who has appeared on The Friday Night Project, 8 Out of 10 Cats and the BBC3 sitcom Grown Ups plus Allyson June Smith who has her own hour long Comedy Now special and appearances on The Debaters and the Winnipeg all anchored by the hilarious Tony Vino. Line up subject to alteration without notice.
www.atmadance.com
Image © Foteini Christofilopoulou
Wed 25 Oct
Main Auditorium: 3pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concessions) Family Ticket: £34 Age 5+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
Wed 25 Oct
The Studio: 7:15pm Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions)
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Intrepid Victorian adventurer Horace has made an unlikely friend in the legendary Yeti. Together they head off on a journey through the valley of Shangri-La, where mythical beasts live hidden from humanity. But Horace has to make a choice: personal glory or saving the natural world? Co-commissioned by The Civic, Barnsley and Stockton ARC. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
‘Artists like Jack Dean make us excited about what they might do next’ THE GUARDIAN
www.jackdean.co.uk Twitter: @mcjackdean Facebook: /jackdeanwriter
Thur 26 Oct
The Studio: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £8 (£6 concessions) Family Ticket: £24 Age 4+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
Story Pocket Theatre present
King Arthur ‘A masterclass in serious theatre for older children’ THE STAGE
‘The absolute pinnacle of theatrical storytelling’ ARTS AWARD VOICE
‘A compelling adventure filled with well-choreographed action and quality performances’ THE LIST
Fri 27 Oct
Main Auditorium: 1pm & 4pm Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concessions) Family Ticket: £34 Age 7+ All tickets include a pre-show activity hour
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A thrilling tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and Private Peaceful. A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories, he is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin, Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere. Join award-winning Story Pocket Theatre as they tell exciting stories of brave chivalry, battles and the search for the Holy Grail in a fast-moving family adventure packed with physical theatre and outstanding storytelling.
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Jack Dean in association with LittleMighty presents
Horace and the Yeti
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Proper Job present
Medusa
We are going to tell you a story;
One that is not often told; The story of a woman who exacts her revenge on the men that destroyed her and the Gods that cursed her. We are going to tell you the story of Medusa, the truth. This modern adaptation shows Medusa growing up, in modern society and sheds light on the softer side of the ‘monster’ we think we know. This powerful story has echoed throughout generations and through a contemporary setting we see how her story is still important and relevant today. Age advisory 16+: contains adult themes of sexual assault and pornography.
Tue 31 Oct
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concessions)
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Image © Martin Biss
Odd Doll present
Seaside Terror Odd Doll take a trip to the seaside, where they find more than they bargained for. The only other inhabitant of the dilapidated pier is a rather sinister ice cream man. And he’s got some very strange stories to tell... Stuffed with fun frights and ice cream chills, Seaside Terror is a celebration of the British horror and British holidays of the 1970s. Funny, nostalgic and visually stunning, Odd Doll use their trademark brew of puppetry, clown and specially composed music to fill the stage with nerve-shattering shocks. www.odddoll.co.uk Twitter: @OddDollPuppetry Facebook: @odddollpuppetry
Thur 2 – Fri 3 Nov
The Studio: 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions) Age 12+
Shakespeare Schools Festival Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Carriageworks Theatre. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, we invite you to an exhilarating evening of theatre where you will see Shakespeare’s stories brought to life like never before. SSF is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. In the celebratory finale of their festival journey, 30,000 young people from primary, secondary and special schools nationwide will unite on their local professional stage in thrilling performance evenings. It promises to be the most exciting festival yet!
Fri 3 & Mon 6 – Fri 10 Nov Main Auditorium: 7pm Tickets: £9.50 (£7 concessions) Group Rate: £6.50
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Speakers from the Edge presents
Hans Rey: Riding Life Hans Rey, the former World Champion, pioneer of Freeride, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and mountain bike adventurer, will take audiences on an inspiring journey through his 30 year career and show you some of the best trails and destinations worldwide. Covering his early riding days in Germany, the mountain bike boom in America, his extreme biking feats and adventures – which include the first bike descent of Mt. Kenya, riding the Indian Himalayas, the Alps and Inca Trail, and traversing the Sinai Desert – and how his charity Wheels4Life is changing the world one bike at a time, Hans will also offer his vision on the future of the sport and what keeps him motivated.
Sat 4 Nov
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm Tickets: £17.50 (£15.50 concessions, £15 restricted view)
Stand and Be Counted Theatre present
‘TANJA’ This is what she would have said, if only we’d let her. An impassioned call to arms, a play and a campaign: ‘TANJA’ is a dramatic, meta-theatrical exploration of immigration detention centres, starring Emily NtshangaseWood, a former Yarl’s Wood detainee. SBC Theatre are the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary and are Associate Artists at Cast, Doncaster.
‘Politically the piece is doing something remarkable’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Twitter: @SBC_Theatre Facebook: #TANJA
Tue 7 – Wed 8 Nov
The Studio: 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)
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Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious belly laugh humour – all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy and experience the power of this unique performance. As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo celebrate their 21st year on the road, creating a contemporary look and sound, fusing the traditional spirit of taiko with a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere…
‘Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
www.taiko.co.uk
Sat 11 Nov
Main Auditorium: 8pm Tickets: £19 (£17 concessions, £12 for under 18s)
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Script Yorkshire present
PAGE TO STAGE An Evening of New Writing Five sharp, thought provoking pieces of new writing performed script in hand – giving the writers an opportunity to see their work start to come to life. This is followed by feedback from writing industry professionals enabling the writer to further develop their work. A great evening for anyone interested in theatre and new writing. The evening is run by Script Yorkshire, an organisation dedicated to supporting writers across Yorkshire.
Sat 11 Nov
The Studio: 7:45pm Tickets: ÂŁ5
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Leeds Children’s Theatre present
Goodnight Mister Tom Adapted by David Wood from the novel by Michelle Magorian
Goodnight Mister Tom follows the journey of a young boy, William Beech, as he is evacuated from London during the air-raids of World War II and put into the care of Tom Oakley, an elderly recluse. It is here William finds more than just protection from the falling bombs and Tom Oakley also finds himself saved by young William. Just as everything seems perfect, William is cruelly summoned back to wartorn London by his deeply religious mother with shocking ramifications. www.goodnightmistertom.info This amateur production of Goodnight Mister Tom is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.
Wed 15 – Sat 18 Nov
Main Auditorium: 7pm weekdays, Sat 12 noon and 4:30pm Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions, £10 under 16s) Family Ticket: £44 £1 early-bird discount before 20 Oct Ages 10+ (KS2 Year 5 and over)
St Mary’s Youth Theatre present
This summer at camp was supposed to be all about the music and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers, and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown! This new musical based on the hit Disney Channel original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam will fire up the stage with over a dozen songs, including This Is Me, Can’t Back Down, It’s On and We Rock.
Thur 23 – Sat 25 Nov
Main Auditorium: 7:30pm, 3pm Sat matinee Tickets: £15 (£13 concessions)
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Paul Holman Associates and Leeds City Council present
Fri 1 Dec 2017 – Sat 6 Jan 2018 BBC’s Let it Shine Star
Leeds’ favourite
DANNY COLLIGAN
JEZ EDWARDS Tickets from
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MYRA DUBOIS as Dame Trott
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Carriageworks Theatre is once again teaming up with one of the country’s leading pantomime producers, Paul Holman Associates, to present the much-loved story of Jack and the Beanstalk. With a bag full of magic beans, colourful characters, creative costumes and a set straight out of a fairy tale book, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to raise the roof at Carriageworks Theatre with bucket-loads of laughter and the classic triumph of good over evil. Our fast paced story will grow quicker than our magical beanstalk, with a dame to add confusion and comedy capers. And if that’s not enough, there’s Daisy the cow to bring cuteness to this enchanting tale!
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Performances
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Level 3 Side Balconies
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Family (4 tickets, max 2 adults)
£69
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All Seats £10 + every 11th ticket free for teachers
Sign Language performance * British Thursday 7 December, 6:30pm † Relaxed Performance
Wednesday 27 December, 2:30pm The Relaxed Performance has a less formal atmosphere. Audience noise and movement in the auditorium are 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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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers Join Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers and keep performing all year!
If you are aged 10-19 join us and keep performing all year! Build drama skills and confidence by creating and performing in three original plays each year in our high-profile theatre. 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. Contact Ruth Cooper via email carriageworksytm@gmail.com or phone 07891 272410 to book a place for the 2017/18 school year workshop auditions on Tuesday 18 July or anytime during the year for a taster workshop.
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Sunday 17 December, 3pm Leeds Town Hall
and Cinderella with the Orchestra of Opera North Enchanting children of all ages since 1982 and a perennial favourite of Opera North, Howard Blake’s score to Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman is brought magically to life alongside a screening of the film that no Christmas should be without. Before that, narrator John Savournin delights with the classic rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella with with the sensational music of Prokofiev’s Cinderella Suite and illustrations to accompany the story. Tickets: £25 – £16 The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises Ltd
Under 18s: £5 off • Over 60s: £1.50 off
Leeds Lunchtime
Leeds Lunchtime
Organ Music
Every Monday from 18 September, 1.05pm Leeds Town Hall Free admission
Chamber Music
Every Wednesday from 20 September, 1.05pm The Venue, Leeds College of Music Free admission
Whether you work in Leeds city centre, are a student or a senior member of the community, Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Series and Leeds Lunchtime Organ Series offer the perfect midday respite with a chance to hear world-class performances for free! Each concert lasts fifty minutes so that it can easily fit into your lunch break or daily routine. For more information visit www.leedsconcertseason.com or call 0113 378 6600 for a free brochure with full details. www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk 23
Regular Classes
Carriageworks Theatre
Acting
A unique business and events destination
Belly Dancing
In addition to the 349 seater Main Auditorium, The Studio (formally known as Upstairs @ the Carriageworks) is an intimate and flexible black box studio with a standard capacity of 55. A further six meeting rooms are available for conferencing, meetings and workshops, accommodating various numbers of delegates. All conference rooms come with AV equipment, air conditioning and support from a dedicated commercial team.
Yafta Adult Classes Mondays & Wednesdays: 6pm – 9pm With Meilyn Thursdays: 6pm – 7pm
Our Community Dances Leeds Civic Arts Guild Thursdays: 7:30pm – 9pm
Lindy Hop
Fridays: 7pm – 9:45pm
Musical Theatre On Stage Theatre Arts Academy Saturdays: 1pm – 4pm Age 3 – 18
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 at a competitive rate for evening rehearsals, special occasions, workshops and classes.
More information on all our classes including how to book is available on our website under the Participate tab.
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Please visit www.leedsvenues.org.uk or email carriageworksvenue@leeds.gov.uk for more information.
Child Friendly Leeds
Access
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.
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 contact the Box Office 0113 376 0318 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.
Designated on street blue badge parking can be found on: 1 Alexander Street 1 Rossington Street 1 Cookridge Street On street blue badge parking is time limitedplease refer to signage. Blue badge holders can park on street in any ‘general’ Leeds City Council controlled pay and display bays (i.e. bays which are not blue badge bays) on their blue badge, free of charge without a time limitation.
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SEPTEMBER
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Fri 8 – Sat 9
Main Auditorium
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
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Tue 12 – Sat 16
Main Auditorium
RENT
4
Sat 23 – Sun 24
Whole Venue
THOUGHT BUBBLE
4
Main Auditorium
AVENUE Q
5
Whole Venue
LIGHT NIGHT
6
Main Auditorium
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
6
The Studio
THE THRILL OF LOVE
7
Thur 12
Main Auditorium
FINDING JOY
7
Fri 13
Main Auditorium
DREAMING THE NIGHT FIELD
8
Sat 14
Main Auditorium
WITHOUT A HITCH
8
Wed 18 – Sat 21
The Studio
BLOOD AND ICE
9
Thur 19 – Sat 21
Main Auditorium
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
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Wed 27 – Sat 30
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OCTOBER Thur 5 – Fri 6 Sat 7 Wed 11 – Sat 14
O C T O B E R Mon 23 – Tue 24
H A L F
T E R M
Main Auditorium
UGLY DUCKLING
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Wed 25
The Studio
THE CLEAN (AS POSSIBLE) COMEDY SHOW
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Wed 25
Main Auditorium
THE MAGIC FISH
11
Thur 26
The Studio
HORACE AND THE YETI
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Fri 27
Main Auditorium
KING ARTHUR
12/13
Tue 31
Main Auditorium
MEDUSA
14
The Studio
SEASIDE TERROR
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Fri 3 & Mon 6 – Fri 10
Main Auditorium
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
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Sat 4
Main Auditorium
HANS REY: RIDING LIFE
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The Studio
‘TANJA’
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Sat 11
Main Auditorium
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
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Sat 11
The Studio
PAGE TO STAGE
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Wed 15 – Sat 18
Main Auditorium
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
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Thur 23 – Sat 25
Main Auditorium
CAMP ROCK: THE MUSICAL
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Main Auditorium
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
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NOVEMBER Thur 2 – Fri 3
Tue 7 – Wed 8
DECEMBER Fri 1 Dec – Sat 6 Jan
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Contact us Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD Box Office: 0113 376 0318 Email: carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk
Please note, booking fees correct at time of print.