How to book
Visit our website: thelbt.org
Visit our Box Office:
Open in-person and over the phone
Tue - Sat, 10am - 2pm.
On Fridays, we’re available by phone only and are closed for in-person visits. The Box Office is also open 90 minutes before shows.
Phone us: 01484 430528
For more information about your visit please see pages 30 & 31. Scan the QR code to
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The shows in this brochure have been handpicked by us just for you – but they’re only part of what’s coming to our stages. There’s plenty more to discover throughout the year at thelbt.org
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There’s magic in the air at Lawrence Batley Theatre this autumn/ winter. Our stages and spaces will come alive with stories, laughter and unforgettable experiences that bring people together—to be entertained, inspired and feel at home. From powerful performances and family favourites to our award-winning pantomime, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Alongside all this, our Christmas Hero appeal returns, helping even more people in our community experience the joy of theatre. As a registered charity (No. 510693), every ticket booked, Membership purchased and donation made helps us keep our doors open to all. Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or returning to make new memories, join us and discover what makes Lawrence Batley Theatre so special. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Olivia Race
Chief Executive (Maternity cover) of Lawrence Batley Theatre
We wouldn’t be here without our incredible funders.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
As a registered charity your donation ensures that we can continue bringing the magic of theatre to local people. Visit thelbt.org/support-us to find out more.
Sat 19 –Sun 20 September
Main House
10am, 12pm & 3pm
Tickets £15 - £36.50
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends live in their fun-filled show! See all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.
“Great fun. Highly recommend for all ages” What’s Good To Do
Step into a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) creatures. Meet an incredible line-up of dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, alongside Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
Packed with fun, dino-mite discoveries, this mind-expanding Jurassic adventure is not to be missed.
MEET AND GREET THE DINOSAURS AFTER EACH SHOW!!
Thu 1 –Fri 2 October
Main House 10:30am & 4:30pm
Tickets £16
COME ON 24-HOUR PARTY PARENTS! BRING OUT YOUR LITTLE RAVERS FOR HUDDERSFIELD’S COOLEST DAYTIME DANCE PARTY!
Dinky Disco
Cellar Theatre 11am
Tickets £10 adult & child, £7 additional child or adult
Fri 25 September
We spring into the new season with New Wave bangers.
Fri 30 October
Bring out your little monsters for our spooktacular Boo Bash.
Fri 27 November
We are heading back to the 90s, celebrating a decade of classic tracks.
Fri 18 December
It’s time to Jingle Bell Rock at our Christmas party!
Fri 29 January
It’s a battle of the (girl) bands - which side of the dance floor will you choose?
Wed 23 – Thu 24 September Madein Yorkshire
Main House 7pm 1pm - Thu matinee + post-show talk.
Tickets £8 - £16
It’s opening day at the video store, and the customers want romance but for some reason, they don’t have any! A heartwarming and hilarious, meta-cinematic homage to the rom coms we rewind again and again, brought to life by the groundbreaking Dark Horse Ensemble.
“Looks, sounds and speaks like Dolly...Treat yourself to this seriously fun night out.” Time Out
The only Dolly Parton impersonator endorsed by The Parton family, Kelly O’Brien channels Dolly with the heart, humour, and rhinestone-studded magic you’d expect from the Queen of Country herself.
The Dolly Show wows audiences with Dolly’s greatest hits, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, Coat of Many Colours, Here You Come Again, I Will Always Love You, as well as heartfelt storytelling, laughter, and Dolly’s signature warmth.
Fri 25 September
Main House 7:30pm
Tickets £15 - £32
DRAMA
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare ®
Romeo and Juliet
Sat 3 October
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £30
Our Cellar Theatre is the place to discover brave and exciting productions by some of the freshest, boldest and most daring artists around today. In this intimate and unique studio tucked underneath our main space, we’re bringing you the best shows from across the UK and showcasing locally rooted artists who are creating incredible performance right here in Yorkshire. Expect to see the latest hits direct from the Edinburgh Fringe to new-writing from emerging playwrights and so much more...
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi-sellout phenomenon is back. Our cast will present an unconventional, no-holdsbarred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare’s most iconic roll call of characters.
Matthew Tweedle in association with Lawrence Batley Theatre D is for Dyslexia
Wed 7 October
A work of autobiographical theatre by Matthew Tweedle exploring what it is to live in a world surrounded by letters when you don’t know how words work. Lively, honest, and full of character, D is for Dyslexia is by turns funny, reflective, and deeply relatable.
7pm | Tickets £12.50 - £15
Madein Yorkshire
Red Ladder & Silent Uproar Close Enough to Touch Thu 22 October 7pm | Tickets £13 -
He has a girlfriend, he’s looking for work... and he spends his free time cruising in men’s toilets. An intimate and unflinching look at the pleasures and pains of desire, Close Enough to Touch examines the line between our public and private selves. Madein Yorkshire
After all shows in our Cellar Theatre there will be a post-show talk where you can hear from the artists, writers and creatives.
DRAMA
DRAMA
The Great British Bake Off Musical
Tue 6 – Sat 10 October
Main House
7:15pm
2:15pm - Sat matinee
Tickets £13 - £26 Longwood Theatre
Longwood Theatre Productions are back, and it’s time to bake! Based on the muchloved television phenomenon, The Great British Bake Off Musical is a warm, witty celebration of baking, friendship, and finding your place - all wrapped up in a generous dose of British charm.
Huddersfield Thespians 2:22 A Ghost Story Wed 14 –Sat 17 October
Cellar Theatre 7:15pm 2pm - Sat matinee
Tickets £17
The Huddersfield Thespians return. Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. Belief and scepticism clash as they argue with their dinner guests, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer. So, they stay up - until 2:22 - and then they’ll know.
Main House 7:30pm
Tickets £15 - £25 Tue 13 –Wed 14 October
Madein Yorkshire
It’s 1769 and everyone is flocking north, every ale house is packed with the great and the bad. Yorkshire is the place to be; a region drunk on making money, social climbing, gambling and gin, but with wealth in abundance, the temptation is great…
The Highwayman is a new thrilling theatrical romantic adventure from the writer of Bouncers and Do I Love You?
DRAMA
Huddersfield Thespians.
DRAMA
Jasmin Vardimon
Fri 23 October
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £15 - £21
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon returns with a groundbreaking new production that resonates with the emotional depth of her 2003 breakthrough work Lullaby. That seminal piece, set in a hospital ward, established her as an Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells and won her numerous awards.
Now, she revisits and expands that world with a bold new production. Against the backdrop of a cold, clinical hospital landscape, Vardimon explores the emotional highs and lows of human life with her trademark fusion of wit, raw honesty, and visceral theatricality.
Angie Smith The Windrush Journey and Stories
Sat 17 October
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £15
Madein Yorkshire
The Windrush Journey and Stories told by those who came and experienced hardship, loneliness and rejection. Some have managed to overcome the worst but sadly are not here with us today. Their stories will never be forgotten and will always be remembered for generations to come.
Woodhill
Tue 27 October
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £13 - £21
The Guardian
Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons. Pushing the form of documentary theatre and dance, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG.
DRAMA
Tue 1 DecemberSun 3 January
Main House
See table for times >
Tickets £21 - £35 Family of four £99
Huddersfield’s own Aladdin is down on his luck, dreaming of a life beyond the endless piles of laundry in his mam’s laundrette. But when he stumbles upon the town’s mysterious antiques emporium — a treasure trove brimming with wonders — he uncovers a rather extraordinary lamp that unleashes a world of magic that could change everything…
Packed with mischief, music, and mayhem, Aladdin is brought to life with a signature Lawrence Batley Theatre twist — taking the whole family on a truly unforgettable magic carpet ride.
HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER
Top Secret The Magic of Science: High Voltage
Mon 26 October
Main House
2pm
Tickets £14 - £16
INTHEFUNFORFAMILY HALFOCTOBER TERM!
Plastic Drastic Fantastic
Wed 28 October
Main House
2pm
Tickets £13 - £15
Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination.
Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure, suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!
FUNFOR THEFAMILY INOCTOBER HALFTERM!
MAKE AN AFTERNOON OF IT!
Book on to our family workshop after the show, FREE for ticket holders.
Plastic....is it friend or foe? Remarkable or rubbish? Helpful or harmful?
Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a South Asian dance show for children and their families exploring our complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment.
Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company
Sun 1 –Sat 7 November
Main House 7pm 1pm & 6pm - Sat
Tickets £20
Join Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven on an adventure through Arendelle where true love proves stronger than fear. This enchanting production from Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company promises laughter, wonder, and plenty of Disney magic you won’t want to miss.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk Highly Suspect
Fri 6 –Sat 7 November
Cellar Theatre 7:30pm
Tickets £16
It’s the nation’s favourite game of murder & exile, but when a contestant is found dead can the killer be proven beyond treasonable doubt? Award winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect return to the Lawrence Batley Theatre with a new hilarious interactive murder mystery for the audience to solve!
Bhangra Night: Ladies Only
Fri 13 November
Cellar Theatre 8pm
Tickets £9
Dance the night away at our special ladies only Bhangra Night.
Groove to a mixture of contemporary and classic Bhangra dance floor bangers (with some R’n’B, Hip Hop and World Music grooves thrown in too).
Enjoy a fun, friendly club-like atmosphere in our Cellar Theatre with a female DJ and Dhol player.
It’s a perfect safe space for women to hit the dance floor.
DRAMA
Fri 4 –Sun 6 December
Cellar Theatre
2:15pm - Fri
11am & 2:15pm – Sat & Sun
Tickets £10 - £14
Rapunzel, trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, must seize her destiny and plan her own escape. Bethan Woollvin’s bold, funny twisted fairytale retelling published by Two Hoots is brought to life by awardwinning Wrongsemble—bursting with music, magic, and madcap schemes in a fresh theatrical adventure with no prince in sight!
Family of four £42 Madein Yorkshire
Down for the Count: Swing into Christmas
Sun 6 December
Main House
2.30pm & 7:30pm
Tickets £15 - £45
A magical evening of festive and non-festive classics, with some of the nation’s top vocal and musical talents. Swing Into Christmas with the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – perfect holiday fun for all ages!
HUDDERSFIELD LIGHT OPERA COMPANY
Sat 16 – Sat 23 January
To celebrate an incredible 50 years of pantomime, Huddersfield Light Opera Company proudly return to the stage with the timeless family favourite, Cinderella. Expect classic slapstick comedy, show-stopping musical numbers, and sumptuous costumes that bring the magic of the story to life.
Main House
7pm - Tue & Wed 1pm & 5pm - Sat & Sun Tickets £5 - £26
ADULTS ONLY! | Thu 21 & Fri 22 January
A special panto that’s full of extra naughtiness and strictly for 16+ only! This is Cinderella as you’ve never seen it before.
This is an amateur production brought to you by Huddersfield Light Opera Company.
Young Company
Running during term time, our Young Company offers young people aged 6 –16 weekly workshops to help develop their performance and creative skills. Each term our passionate tutors focus on a specific theme, inspired by professional productions performed on our stage. Friendly and welcoming, our Young Company offers a relaxed space for young people to get creative whilst learning to work with others and make new friends.
Find out more about getting involved at thelbt.org
Your Visit
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Lawrence Batley Theatre. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time through our doors, we’re here to make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Getting Here
Address: Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
We’re right in the heart of Huddersfield town centre. Set back from the street, the main entrance is through our Courtyard. We’re just a 10-minute walk from the train and bus stations.
Coming by car?
We recommend parking at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre car park, King St Huddersfield, HD1 2QB.
Booking
All bookings are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. When you book an e-ticket, you’ll receive an email straight after your purchase with the e-ticket attached. Receiving e-tickets is free and these do not need to be printed, just have them ready on your phone when you arrive. If you order a physical ticket to collect at Box Office you will incur a £1 Physical Ticket Fee per transaction. If you require your tickets to be posted this will incur a £3 fee. Charges cover the cost of our booking system.
Access
We’re proud to be an accessible and welcoming space for everyone. Our venue is wheelchair accessible, and service dogs are always welcome. We also offer free Essential Companion tickets, which can be easily booked through our Box Office. An Accessibility Box is available at our Box Office. It contains ear defenders, fidget toys, and other sensory aids. We have accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
We also have a Multi-Faith Space available for your use. It is on the first floor, above the Box Office.
Accessible Performances
Some of our shows feature Relaxed Performances, British Sign Language interpretation, Captioning or Audio Description with an accompanying Touch Tour. We use a Sennheiser Tour Guide System to assist those with hearing impairments which works with or without a hearing aid.
How We Can Help
If you would like to make use of our facilities, please inform the Box Office when making your booking or ask one of our friendly team members for assistance at the event.
Relax in our Bar
Our Bar opens 90 minutes before the show. You will find our specially curated wine list as well as a selection of local and imported beers and lagers. We also have a selection of hot drinks, soft drinks and 0% beers, spirits and ciders. At our Kiosk you will find a selection of bottled beers, wine, soft drinks and snacks. We also have a fantastic range of ice creams on offer from Northern Bloc. Order your interval drinks from the scan points in the theatre before you go in to avoid the queues!
Scan the QR code for more info about visiting us.
Autumn/Winter at a glance
Images: These photos have been taken with full knowledge and permission of the participants and their families that they will be used to promote the amazing difference our Christmas Heroes appeal can make. Photos by Towers Film and Media.