Sep – Dec 2018
We’re ready and waiting for you to join us on an escapade that brings national hits to your doorstep and champions our home-grown heroes in the cold of a Leeds winter. Our hand-picked programme boasts some of the most exceptional theatre and performances of the season. We’ve lined up 28 shows that will surprise, delight, provoke and exhilarate as they take up residence at the Carriageworks Theatre. This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. What better way to celebrate than to watch cult favourites Gandini Juggling with their celebrated bharatanatyam dance piece, Sigma.
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He’ll know what you’ve had for lunch, where you’ve been that day, what you do for a living, the car you drive, even your PIN code. He’ll read you like a book. Colin Cloud’s award-winning act leaves audiences astounded, bewildered and mesmerised.
Creating a space for interrogation, conversation and debate, join Proto-type Theater as they bring their double bill A Machine They’re Secretly Building and The Audit to challenge what you think you know.
Carriageworks Theatre is a place where old meets new. Built as a carriage manufacturer in 1848, the Victorian building has since been reimagined as a cultural hub in the city centre. There’s always space to play, laugh, discover and create.
The creators of smash-hit Bin Laden: The One Man Show bring you Karel Capek’s apocalyptic science-fiction satire re-imagined for a Europe of tomorrow. War of the Newts invites you to witness the rise and fall of a new(t) capitalism. Introduce your little ones to the magic of live theatre this October half term: The Selfish Giant, Oscar Wilde’s classic tale has been reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure. The Chit Chat Chalk Show is an interactive charming performance using colour, pictures, dance, music and magical lighting to help express different emotions.
The Venue Inside the Main Auditorium you can expect a range of shows to inspire and entertain, from imaginative new plays to inventive adaptations of popular stories. The Studio is a cosy black box performance space and the perfect place to catch new innovative theatre, rising comedy stars and intimate gigs. The venue bar is now open Monday to Saturday, with pop up events happening throughout the year.
Look out for Leeds CAN
Little Angel Theatre presents the perfect Christmas show for ages 2-5. Sleepyhead is a beautiful adventure about a restless baby and a mischievous white rabbit. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Leeds Community Arts Network (Leeds CAN) is a group of 14 community drama, musical, opera, youth theatre and other arts societies. They produce a variety of shows each year at the Carriageworks Theatre, each marked with the Leeds CAN logo. Leeds CAN has an ever growing membership and you can take part too. Everyone is welcome, from old hands to complete novices. For more information and enquiries about joining visit leedsCAN.org.uk.
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Proto-type Theater present
A Machine They’re Secretly Building THE STUDIO
Peer into the machine of surveillance in this all-encompassing performance piece from Proto-type Theater. A Machine They’re Secretly Building charts a course from the Top Secret secrets of WWI intelligence (via the moon, 1972’s Chess World Championships, a disco in Oklahoma and the cafeteria at CERN) through to 9/11, the erosion of privacy, Edward Snowden and the terror of a future that might already be upon us.
‘Coolly reasoned theatre, produced with stylish aplomb’ LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN
PERFORMANCE Wed 5 Sep 7:45pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
Proto-type Theater present
The Audit
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DOUBLE-BILL OFFER FOR PROTO-TYPE THEATER SHOWS
Photo © Fenia Kotsopoulou and Proto-type
(or Iceland, a Modern Myth) THE STUDIO
The global economy is a mess. The crash has landed, the tide’s swept out, and it’s taken our hope with it. The rich have got richer, the middle’s squeezed tight, and the poor are being dragged ever downwards. The Audit tells the story of how a nation raised their voices in protest, and how collective power can move a mountain – even if only a little. The Audit is Proto-type’s second theatrical work examining contemporary politics, following A Machine they’re Secretly Building.
‘Smartly intelligent hour-long whizz through the world of surveillance’ LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN
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PERFORMANCE Thu 6 Sep 7:45pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
Photo © Adam York Gregory and Proto-type
Gandini Juggling present
Sigma
‘It looks, and is, exquisitely beautiful’
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Gandini Juggling’s beautiful new show explores the creative interface between juggling, geometry and classical Indian dance. Performed by a virtuosic cast including the award-winning choreographer Seeta Patel, Sigma showcases exuberant rhythms, patterns and colours, at the heart of which is a unique interpretation of the South Indian dance form, Bharatanatyam.
PERFORMANCE Thu 6 Sep 7:30pm Tickets: £16 standard, £14 concessions, £12 restricted view
THE HERALD
‘A show that is quietly mesmerising’ THE LIST
‘Astonishing skills in a clever and engrossing piece’ THE STAGE
‘A truly artful mash-up of distinct skills’ THE TIMES
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Mullen Theatre Studios present
Dreamline Cruise MAIN AUDITORIUM
Mullen Theatre Studios are celebrating a glorious 70 years of dance for their very special anniversary show. The captain and crew invite audiences to join them as they dance and sing their way around the world. Pupils of all ages from tots to adults will be performing. Mullen Theatre Studios invite you to come on board and let your worries fade into the background as you are entertained.
Illustration © Stephanie Son
WHOLE VENUE
Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival takes place in Leeds City Centre from 17th to 23rd September 2018, with a huge comic con on 22nd and 23rd. There’s something for everyone – from independent comics to international guests to superheroes and everything in between! Guests include Warren Ellis (Red, Red 2, Castlevania), Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead, Mars Attacks) and Victoria Ying (Frozen, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Moana).
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PERFORMANCES Fri 7 Sep 7:15pm Sat 8 Sep 7:15pm Tickets: £15 standard, £12 concessions
For more information and to buy tickets, please visit thoughtbubblefestival.com. Under 12s and over 65s go free!
Knaїve Theatre present
War with the Newts MAIN AUDITORIUM
By Karel Čapek Adapted for the stage by The Company, Written and Directed by Tyrrell Jones Witness the rise and fall of a new(t) capitalism. Deep in the bowels of an oyster-dredging vessel, an ocean of opportunity arises as a new resource makes contact. Global risk and technological revolution come together in this immersive experience from internationally award-winning Knaїve Theatre with live surround sound installation by sonic artist Robert Bentall. The creators of smash-hit Bin Laden: The One Man Show bring you Karel Čapek’s apocalyptic science-fiction satire re-imagined for a Europe of tomorrow, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Lifejackets may be provided at the discretion of The Syndicate. Produced in association with Royal Exchange Theatre, Square Chapel and Waterside.
PERFORMANCES Tue 11 Sep 8pm Wed 12 Sep 8pm Thu 13 Sep 8pm Fri 14 Sep 8pm Tickets: £14
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Diva Productions present
MAIN AUDITORIUM
America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers find infamy and love in this thrilling, fast-paced Tony Award-nominated musical. Frustrated with their ordinary lives, Bonnie and Clyde both dream of fame. Soon their bold and reckless behaviour puts them in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. This thrilling musical combines gospel, rock, folk and blues music to produce an innovative score that complements the action-filled true story of fugitive lovers on a date with death.
PERFORMANCES Wed 26 Sep 7:30pm Thu 27 Sep 7:30pm Fri 28 Sep 7:30pm Sat 29 Sep 2pm, 7:30pm Tickets: £21.50 standard, £18.50 restricted view, £20.50 concessions (opening night and Sat matinee only)
Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival hosted in Leeds City Centre. 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. lightnightleeds.co.uk
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Photo © Graham Fotherby
PERFORMANCES Thu 4 – Fri 5 Oct
6pm – 11pm
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents
Colin Cloud: LIVE MAIN AUDITORIUM
He’s the Sherlock Holmes of entertainment – if Holmes had a flair for comedy. The great detective of live events has performed everywhere from Off-Broadway, New York, to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The forensic mind reader will know what you’ve had for lunch, where you’ve been that day, what you do for a living, the car you drive, even your PIN code. He’ll read you like a book. His Edinburgh Fringe shows sell out annually, recently voted in the top three of over 4,000 acts. Colin Cloud’s award-winning act leaves audiences astounded, bewildered and mesmerized. His mind-blowing presentation challenges the way we all think about the world and has been described by many as positively life-changing.
‘We could rule the world together’ SIMON COWELL
‘Utterly mind-blowing’ PRINCE WILLIAM
‘Do me!’
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY
Photo © The Studio Penicuik
PERFORMANCE Wed 3 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £18.50 standard, £16.50 concessions
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SBC Theatre presents
Where We Began THE STUDIO
When every citizen is ordered to return to their place of birth, Where We Began examines where we could end up. The UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, Stand and Be Counted present a wild and vivid vision of the future, combining storytelling, movement and live music. Five performers from across the globe challenge existing notions of ‘home’ in this multilingual celebration of personal identity.
‘Politically, this piece is doing something remarkable’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
‘Should be mandatory viewing’ REVIEWS HUB
Quotes from previous performance ‘TANJA’.
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PERFORMANCE Sat 6 Oct 7:45pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
Lakin McCarthy presents
Robin Ince’s Chaos of Delight MAIN AUDITORIUM
Robin Ince is a multi-award winning comedian and broadcaster. The Sony Gold and Rose d'Or are just two of the awards he has won for his hugely popular Radio Four series, The Infinite Monkey Cage. He was nominated for best live show at the British Comedy Awards, received the Time Out Award for outstanding contribution to comedy and has three Chortle Awards. He is the proud winner of Pointless Celebrities and the author of numerous books, most recently How to Build a Universe Part One, written with Professor Brian Cox, and I’m a Joke and So Are You. His shows have been described as
‘A bundle of fascinating and surprising digressions and uncanny impressions’ THE TIMES
‘He’s defined a generation of comics’ STEWART LEE
PERFORMANCE Sat 6 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £16
Photo © Timothy Ginn
Ellie Dubois presents
No Show MAIN AUDITORIUM
What do you expect when you go to the circus? The greatest show on earth? The glitzy smiles, the glitter of sequins, the drum rolls as performers who seem super human effortlessly perform deathdefying acts? No Show joyously and heartbreakingly reveals what lies hidden beneath the showmanship. There will be desperate attempts and heroic failures, glorious achievements and bruised bodies and egos as the performers push themselves to their physical and mental limit. See behind the flawless smiles and perfect execution of the traditional circus performance to show the wobbles, the pain, and the real cost of aiming for perfection. No Show – A show for anyone who has tried, failed and failed better.
‘Exposing circus’ ugly side while celebrating feminine strength’ THE LIST
PERFORMANCE Mon 8 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £16 standard, £14 concessions
Photo © Chris Reynolds
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Sheepish Productions present
Communicate THE STUDIO
James is suffocating in the past, Heather is focusing on the nursery. A journey through bereavement, love, superheroes and enforced pen maintenance. Communicate addresses the effects of bereavement and grief, it deals with the importance of talking about how you feel and not letting your past determine your future. Part of Love Arts Festival and has been developed in association with Cruse Bereavement Care.
PERFORMANCE Tue 9 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
Lady Maisery MAIN AUDITORIUM
Whether unearthing a feminist twist hidden in a traditional tale, delivering a poignant anti-war ballad, or showcasing their immense multi-instrumental talents, Lady Maisery are bold and innovative, with their unique approach to harmony singing, and intelligent, thoughtful arrangements. Over the last five years, the trio have toured widely, performing sell-out shows across the UK and Europe and have released three critically acclaimed albums.
‘Some of the most exquisite, thrilling vocal harmony work in the English folk scene’ THE GUARDIAN
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PERFORMANCE Wed 10 Oct 8pm Tickets: £17
Adverse Camber Productions presents
The Remarkable Tale of Robert Desnos THE STUDIO
Held captive in a concentration camp, prisoners tell fantastical tales to lift their spirits. Their clandestine gatherings allow them to briefly forget their terrible situation. But surely their fate is unavoidable...
PERFORMANCE Thu 11 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £12 standard, £10 concessions
The Remarkable Tale of Robert Desnos is funny, tragic, uplifting and incredibly moving. Shifting between the deadly reality of the camp, and the beauty and richness of countless other worlds, this weaving together of finely crafted traditional stories demonstrates the power of the imagination to shape and change reality. This remarkable tale is exceptionally told by two of today’s best storytellers – Clare Muireann Murphy, bursting with wit and dynamic physicality and Daniel Morden, renowned for his passionate and masterful performances.
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Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Carriageworks Theatre. Whether you’re a parent, friend or a local school, we invite you to an exhilarating evening of theatre where you will see Shakespeare stories brought to life like never before. SSF is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Young people from local schools will unite on the Carriageworks Theatre stage in the celebratory finale of their festival journey.
PERFORMANCES Thu 11 – Fri 12 Oct & Mon 15 – Thu 18 Oct Tickets go on sale on Monday 10 September
Cosmopolitan Players present Kings of Comedy, Willie Clark and Al Lewis aka The Sunshine Boys haven’t spoken to each other in years. When CBS want to reunite the duo for a TV special, past grudges re-surface as they THE STUDIO take centre stage. Can this legendary double-act By Neil Simon overcome their differences for one last show?
The Sunshine Boys
Old rivalry and vintage hilarity abound in Neil Simon’s classic comedy of showbiz and friendship. The Sunshine Boys is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.
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PERFORMANCES Wed 17 Oct 7:45pm Thu 18 Oct 7:45pm Fri 19 Oct 7:45pm Sat 20 Oct 2pm, 7:15pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
2Magpies Theatre present
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France. It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000 was the greatest cycling had ever seen. Ventoux charts the parallel lives of these champions who overcame great adversity in tandem, and the mountain that cast them in opposing directions. Join 2Magpies as they restage the race using breathtaking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed?
PERFORMANCE Sun 14 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £16 standard, £15 concessions
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NYTC present
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Change is in the air. It’s 1962 Baltimore as we follow the story of geeky teen Tracy Turnblad – a big girl with a big heart, big dreams, a big stage mother and even bigger hair! When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden celebrity on the Corny Collins Show. Can Tracy win the affections of teen heartthrob Link Larkin, can she dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, integrate a TV network and still have time to change the world? A family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and catchy toe-tapping songs. Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters. Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.
PERFORMANCES Thu 25 Oct 7:30pm Fri 26 Oct 7:30pm Sat 27 Oct 2pm, 7:30pm Tickets: £18 standard, £16 concessions, groups (4+) £15.50 each
Mark Makin presents
Juliette Burton Butterfly Effect THE STUDIO
Following total sold out runs at Edinburgh Fringe 2015 and 2016, award-winning comedian Juliette Burton returns with her brand new docu-comedy in which she investigates the power of kindness. Join Juliette as she finds out whether kindness holds the power to change lives, cure mental health conditions, make friends, restore hope, dispel despair, end poverty and even defeat death. It’s a tall order for a comedy show but when it comes to entertainment, Juliette is fearless! It’s kind of her thing. As seen on The One Show (BBC One) and This Morning (ITV). Would you #DareToBeKind?
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PERFORMANCE Wed 24 Oct 7:45pm Tickets: £14 standard, £12 concessions
FILM NIGHT @INDIsFestival
Independent Directions Film Festival (the INDIs) launches a brand new year-round film programme featuring monthly film screenings, along with special guests, activities and workshops. Curated by a group of young programmers, it offers specialist screenings including independent British and international films with a focus on social events and networking with other people who are interested in film as a career or an art form. Wed 19 September 7pm, FREE
Skate Kitchen (in partnership with Film Hub North)
An introverted teen gains newfound popularity when she befriends members of a female skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen.
Tue 30 October
Halloween Special - Films TBC
Thu 13 December
Films TBC
For full programme details go to leedsfilmcity.com
Wrongsemble present
OCTOBER HALF TERM!
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Behind a crumbling wall and a thousand signs which say KEEP OUT, lives The Selfish Giant. So selfish he shut away a garden where the children used to play and cursed the town to never ending winter. Or so the story goes... But one curious child wants to discover what really lies within! Oscar Wilde’s classic tale is reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family. Ages 3-7
FREE
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PERFORMANCES Mon 29 Oct 1:30pm, 4pm Tickets: £10.50 standard, £9.50 concessions, groups (4+) £9 each
PRE-SHOW ACTIVITY HOUR
Hawk Dance Theatre and The Knotted Project present
THE STUDIO
Sitting amongst the set and performers, the children in the audience play an essential part in helping Kiko on her journey. Don’t forget, this interactive show could get a little bit chalky, so please wear suitable clothing! Ages 3-8
FREE
PERFORMANCES Tue 30 Oct 11am, 2pm Tickets: £9 standard, £7 concessions, groups (4+) £6.50 each
PRE-SHOW ACTIVITY HOUR
OCTOBER HALF TERM!
The Chit Chat Chalk Show follows Kiko, a confused young girl, struggling to understand how she feels about the strange new world she lives in. With the help of her quirky new friends, she embarks upon a quest to discover the mixture of emotions and colours that make her unique. With a cast of skilled performers, the story dances, draws and giggles its way through from beginning to end.
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LaPelle’s Factory in collaboration with Mufaro Makubika and in association with Little Mighty present
The Black Cat THE STUDIO
A renegade retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s twisted tale. Two performers dismember the process of adaptation by reimagining a macabre classic with the cheekiest of glints in their eyes. An enigmatic writer has adapted Poe’s original story and handed scripts over to two performers who are now taking merciless liberties with the words – like a madman taking out a furious rage on a helpless pet. Balanced between the hilarious and the horrific, this show revels in the darkness that hides just under the surface. The Black Cat is gravely good fun, but be warned: it will get catty. Meow.
PERFORMANCE Wed 31 Oct 7:30pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions
Leeds Children’s Theatre present
AND THE Adapted By David Wood MAIN AUDITORIUM
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James lives with his Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge, the most mean and horrible aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children.
Join us as James, the Old Green Grasshopper, Miss Spider, Centipede, Earthworm and Ladybird emerge from the peach and tell the people of New York the tale of their fabulous adventure.
leeds-children-theatre.co.uk Then one day he meets a mysterious old man who gives him a gift... a bag of magical crocodile This amateur production of James and the Giant Peach (Wood) is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. tongues. When James accidentally spills the Original Music by Mary McAdam © 2001. bag near an old peach tree the most amazing things start to happen – and James sets out on the adventure of a lifetime with the most remarkable group of characters you could ever meet!
PERFORMANCES Wed 7 Nov 7pm Thu 8 Nov 7pm Fri 9 Nov 7pm Sat 10 Nov 12:30pm, 5pm Tickets: £14.50 standard, £12.50 concessions, £46 family, £10.50 under 16s Early bird £1 discount if booked before 7 October 2018
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Leeds Art Centre presents
THE STUDIO
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds is about to perform their nativity at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads – and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won’t stop waving at his mum and dad and the subversive innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script. And then the class pet escapes... This amateur production of The Flint Street Nativity is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.
PERFORMANCES Wed 7 Nov 7:30pm Thu 8 Nov 7:30pm Fri 9 Nov 7:30pm Sat 10 Nov 2pm, 7:30pm Tickets: £13.50 standard, £10.50 concessions
St Mary’s Youth Theatre present
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can get serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. International award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).
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PERFORMANCES Thu 15 Nov 7:15pm Fri 16 Nov 7:15pm Sat 17 Nov 3pm, 7:15pm Tickets: £16 standard, £14 concessions
Little Angel Theatre present
THE STUDIO
It’s been a long day for Dad and he can hardly keep his eyes open. All he wants is for Baby to go to sleep so he can catch up on a little shut-eye too. Dad’s usually got some tricks up his sleeve to help send Baby off to the Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby has other ideas… As soon as Dad’s out of the way, Baby gets his hands on the magic top hat, and when his friend Rabbit shows up the fun and games really begin! Mix in some magic, a pinch of circus and a large dollop of silliness and you have the recipe for a little adventure with a lot of laughs! Ages 2-5 PERFORMANCES Wed 5 Dec 11am, 1pm Thu 6 Dec 11am, 1pm Fri 7 Dec 11am, 1pm Sat 8 Dec 11am, 1pm Sun 9 Dec 11am, 1pm Tickets: £13 standard, £11 concessions, groups (4+) £10.50 each. Tickets for school groups are £6 each with one free adult for every 10 children (weekdays only)
A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR LITTLE ONES!
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MAIN AUDITORIUM
MEET THE CAST
The engaging and energetic Jez Edwards will be bouncing onto the Carriageworks stage for a tenth consecutive pantomime appearance! Sapphire Elia is making a welcome return to Leeds following her time as series regular Mia Macey in ITV’s hugely popular Emmerdale which is filmed at the nearby Harewood Estate.
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Merry Christmas!
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Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers Carriageworks Young Theatre makers is led by professional theatre director Ruth Cooper. Groups aged 10-14 and 14-18 work throughout the year creating new theatre whilst developing teamwork skills and increasing their vocabulary of contemporary performance styles and techniques. The young people form a supportive group in which their creativity is nurtured and they are offered a genuine platform for their ideas. Each of the groups are given the freedom to develop their own writing and creative expression into shows performed across Leeds and in the Carriageworks Theatre’s two performance spaces. Older members may also work toward a Bronze or Silver Arts Award. For more information or to book a place for the 2019/20 auditions please contact: Ruth Cooper carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk 07891 272410
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Carriageworks Theatre offers a variety of spaces for conferences, events, evening workshops and classes set in the heart of the city. For further information, please contact the team: carriageworksvenue@leeds.gov.uk 0113 378 7187
We’re Family Friendly 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 Pre-show activities for under 10s 1 Age guidance in advertising 1 Baby changing facilities are available on all floors
in the unisex accessible toilets
1 Child booster seats are available 1 Breastfeeding mothers are welcome 1 Children under one year old are admitted free
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Access Information
We Offer
Our facilities include:
1 Level entrances with
BSL PERFORMANCES for BSL users on stated shows.
1 Lift to Main Auditorium, balconies,
RELAXED PERFORMANCES allow members of the audience to move around freely, leave or enter the auditorium as needed, lights never go completely dark and sound effects are softened. These performances are open to all but are designed to welcome people with an autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, dementia or sensory and communication disorders.
automatic doors and The Studio
1 Accessible toilets on every level 1 Support dogs are welcome 1 Accessible toilets available on
all levels
1 Wheelchair viewing spaces are
available in both performance spaces
1 Season brochures are available in
alternative formats
Essential Companion Scheme Companions can obtain a complimentary ticket once signed up to the Essential Companions Scheme. Please contact the Box Office to discuss or visit our access pages at carriageworkstheatre.co.uk.
1 A hearing loop is available from
the Box Office counter – A £5 returnable deposit is required
1 Designated on street blue badge
parking can be found on Alexander Street, Rossington Street and Cookridge Street
Regular Classes Our Community Dances
Leeds Community Arts Network Thursdays: 7:30pm – 9pm
Lindy Hop
Fridays: 7pm – 9:45pm
Musical Theatre
On Stage Theatre Arts Academy Saturdays: 1pm – 4pm Age: 3-18
YAFTA Adult Acting Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6pm – 9pm
More information on all classes at Carriageworks Theatre can be found on our website
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Box Office Opening Times
Contact Us
Monday to Saturday: 10am – 6pm Tickets are sold through Leeds City Centre Box Office at Leeds Town Hall and from the Carriageworks Theatre on-site Box Office (open from 1 hour before the show start time). Tickets are sold subject to terms and conditions which can be viewed in full at carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/terms-conditions. All tickets are non-refundable. Booking fees are calculated at 6% of the value of the ticket and apply to all tickets. Our booking fees are included in the price stated, so there are no surprises at checkout. Concessions apply to over 60s, under 16s, unwaged, full time students and people who are registered disabled.
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press Millennium Square Leeds LS2 3AD City Centre Box Office Leeds Town Hall The Headrow Leeds LS1 3AD 0113 376 0318 carriageworkstheatre.co.uk Prices correct at time of print.
We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, so we’re phasing out the 4 person ‘Family Ticket’ and introducing a group discounted rate for 4 or more people attending a family show.
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H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
H
11 12 13 14
G
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
G
11 12 13 14
9 10
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
F
7
4
6 5
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
Denotes seats with restricted view
1
30
A1
2
3
5
4
B
3
C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
C
2
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7
D
7
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9 10
3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8
15 16
4
E
B
N
A2
D
6
9 10 11
8
6
7
A1
5
8
15 16
6
8
12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
L
A2
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
M N
P
N 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
P
T
N
P
P
SEPTEMBER
VENUE
PRODUCTION
Wed 5
The Studio
A MACHINE THEY’RE SECRETLY BUILDING
4
Thu 6
The Studio
THE AUDIT (OR ICELAND, A MODERN MYTH)
4
Thu 6
Main Auditorium
SIGMA
5
Fri 7 – Sat 8
Main Auditorium
THE DREAMLINE CRUISE
6
Whole Venue
THOUGHT BUBBLE
6
Tue 11 – Fri 14
Main Auditorium
WAR WITH THE NEWTS
7
Wed 26 – Sat 29
Main Auditorium
BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL
8
Whole Venue
LIGHT NIGHT LEEDS
8
Main Auditorium
COLIN CLOUD: LIVE
9
Sat 6
The Studio
WHERE WE BEGAN
10
Sat 6
Main Auditorium
ROBIN INCE’S CHAOS OF DELIGHT
11
Mon 8
Main Auditorium
NO SHOW
11
The Studio
COMMUNICATE
12
Main Auditorium
LADY MAISERY
12
The Studio
THE REMARKABLE TALE OF ROBERT DESNOS
13
Thu 11 – Fri 12 & Mon 15 – Thu 18
Main Auditorium
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
14
Wed 17 – Sat 20
Main Auditorium
THE SUNSHINE BOYS
15
Sun 14
Main Auditorium
VENTOUX
15
Thu 25 – Sat 27
Main Auditorium
HAIRSPRAY
16
The Studio
JULIETTE BURTON: BUTTERFLY EFFECT
16
Mon 17 – Sun 23
PAGE
OCTOBER Thu 4 – Fri 5 Wed 3
Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11
Wed 24
O C T O B E R
H A L F
T E R M
Main Auditorium
THE SELFISH GIANT
18
The Studio
THE CHIT CHAT CHALK SHOW
18
Main Auditorium
THE BLACK CAT
20 & 21
Wed 7 – Sat 10
Main Auditorium
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
20 & 21
Wed 7 – Sat 10
The Studio
THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY
22
Thu 15 – Sat 17
Main Auditorium
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
22
The Studio
SLEEPYHEAD
23
Main Auditorium
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Mon 29 Tue 30 Wed 31 NOVEMBER
DECEMBER Wed 5 – Sun 9 Fri 23 Nov – Mon 31 Dec
24 & 25
31
Little Angel Theatre present
THE STUDIO
Wed 5 – Sun 9 December TIME OUT
THE TIMES
‘Delightful... Flawless... Hilarious’
‘Decidedly dreamlike’
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