Lawrence Batley Theatre Brochure Autumn 2018

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WHAT’S ON

Hello and welcome.

I hope you will enjoy our new autumn season which is full of ambition, curiosity and celebration.

We are delighted to welcome back some of the country’s biggest touring companies – Northern Broadsides return with Dario Fo’s political farce they don’t pay? we won’t pay! (p7) and English Touring Theatre complete our three year partnership with their contemporary production of othello (p5). There’s also spectacular dance from Motionhouse – performing their electrifying piece charge (p12) and Phoenix Dance present the hugely popular Windrush: Movement of the People as part of their 2018 mixed programme (p13).

Following on from the success of our first ever A Festival we have three new performances which explore our personal

and social challenges (p10-11). On the main stage there is cutting edge live and digital performance by Unlimited in their show future bodies (p6), which investigates extraordinary body enhancement technologies at the edge of scientific discovery.

As we approach the festive season we travel the world of magic and imagination in our third lbt pantomime, aladdin (p8-9), promising more laughs, music and sparkle to share with all the family.

We hope you will find all your favourites and some surprises inside and we look forward to seeing you this autumn.

VICTORIA FIRTH Director

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KAREN O’NEILL Deputy Director

THE LBT PEOPLE TOM BLAKEMORE, Technical and Premises Manager

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE AT THE LBT I oversee the technical aspects of all in-house and visiting shows here at the theatre. From making sure sets will actually fit in the building to advising how the most modern and technically demanding shows can be realised in our space. As Premises Manager I am also responsible for the day to day running and upkeep of our beautiful 200-year-old building.

WHAT'S THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW YOU'VE WORKED ON AT THE LBT? My favourite shows to work on are always the ones that stretch our building and technical capacity to the limit, in a good way. Installing an eight metre ‘Wheel of Death’ on our main stage for Race Horse Company’s Super Sunday last year was certainly fun, and having a go in it was even better!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE NEW SEASON? The variety of our programme means we get to work with a lot of different styles of performance and technical requirements, which always keeps things interesting. Motionhouse’s charge and Unlimited’s future bodies look like they will incorporate a lot of innovative technology to immerse our audiences.

Our in-house pantomime is also always good fun to work on. I look forward to gifting our Aladdin’s carpet the magical power of flight.

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KIRKLEES PASSPORT HOLDERS

EDUCATION

Under 26s are entitled to tickets for just £8 and Kirklees Passport holders can claim a discount of £3 off full price tickets for many shows in our autumn / winter season. Education and school groups can get £8* student tickets with one free teacher for every 10 tickets purchased.

Look for the icons and call us on 01484 430528 or visit our website to book.

For more information on the discounts above call 01484 430528.

Ts & Cs apply. Please bring id as you may be asked for proof of age. Please remember to bring your Kirklees Passport with you to the performance as proof may be required.

To apply for a Kirklees Passport, visit the Kirklees Council website or call 01484 221000.

Our Season Saver lets you hand-pick a selection from our latest programme of thrilling, inspiring performance for a much lower price.

All shows must be booked at the same time. Offer applicable for full price tickets only. Terms and conditions apply.

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Pantomime director Joyce Branagh returns to talk about this year’s magical adventure aladdin; Jon Spooner from Unlimited Theatre joins us to chat about their co-production with RashDash, future bodies, which looks at cutting edge scientific technologies and the morality behind them, and creatives from English Touring Theatre discuss their contemporary production of Shakespeare’s othello.

Tickets are completely free of charge but availability is limited – book yours now for a fascinating night in the company of some great theatrical talent.

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Join us for the unveiling of our autumn / winter season with Director of the lbt, Victoria Firth, and special guests from our forthcoming programme.

Live entertainment comes from Huddersfield singer-songwriter Roger Davies.

*aladdin school tickets are priced at £9

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PERFORMANCE OPERA NORTH

WHISTLE STOP OPERA THU 27 SEPTEMBER

Never tried opera before? Dip your toe in with Opera North’s brilliant pop-up opera.

Be entertained by a group of professional opera singers and an accordionist, who will make you laugh – maybe even cry – in an operatic taster packed with comedy, deceit, love and tragedy.

Be treated to scenes and songs from a variety of operas and experience what opera does best: everyday emotions amplified by epic music.

SYNGENTA CELLAR 3.30pm TICKETS £5

SING ON

THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

sing on is a programme of weekly music and singing activity for adults over 55 run by Opera North. Take part in engaging workshops, led by professional artists in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Experience the joy of singing as part of a group, make new friends and take part in exciting cultural activities, in the local area.

Join us for a free taster session on Thursday 9 August, 3.00pm – 4.30pm. Weekly sessions take place in the Attic Theatre, 3.00pm – 4.30pm from Thursday 13 September. £5 per session.

No singing experience is necessary.

For more information please contact education@operanorth.co.uk To book please call 01484 430528 or visit thelbt.org 4

BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org AN ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE, OXFORD PLAYHOUSE AND SHAKESPEARE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY PRODUCTION TUE 9 – SAT 13 OCTOBER

'Astute and powerful’ the times

othello is one of Shakespeare's most startlingly contemporary plays – a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by prejudice.

Venice; a western colonial power employs the newly-married Othello, a Muslim general, to lead their army against the impending Turkish invasion. The strain of fitting into a society driven by discrimination and fear soon take their toll.

Manipulated by Iago, Othello's life quickly unravels as he turns on everything he holds dear.

Following a critically acclaimed tour, Richard Twyman’s vital production of othello is brought to the stage by uk Theatre Award winners English Touring Theatre (French Without Tears, The Weir).

MAIN STAGE 7.15pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm TICKETS £20–£12

PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tue 9 October, 6.15pm POST-SHOW DISCUSSION Wed 10 October CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thu 11 October 7.15pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 13 October, 2.30pm

THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE AND ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE

THE OTHELLO PROJECT SAT 13 – SUN 14 OCTOBER

Join us for an exciting day of performances and discussions around the main themes in English Touring Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of othello.

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PERFORMANCE UNLIMITED THEATRE, RASHDASH AND HOME MANCHESTER FRI 19 OCTOBER

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The technology of the future is being developed, in part, by very intelligent and/or very well-funded people who believe that death is just a technical glitch and immortality is genuinely possible.

Two of the uk’s most thoughtful, inspiring and brilliant theatre companies come together to imagine the implications of real world, leading edge developments in human enhancement technologies.

Working with leading scientists and researchers in the fields of brain implants, smart drugs, and artificial intelligence, Unlimited and RashDash smash together science fact and fiction in a kaleidoscopic montage of words, music and movement.

LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE PRESENTS SAT 27 OCTOBER

Huddersfield’s biggest and boldest Hallowe'en extravaganza returns for another year of creepy, curious and downright terrifying entertainment.

Put on your best frock and join us at the prom for a late night screening of Stephen King’s 1976 cult horror film Carrie.

Join psychic siblings The Twins Macabre as they conjure the souls of the damned through twisted comedy sketches and original songs.

Plus, spook your senses with an array of interactive performances, special effects make-up and live music to shake your bones to, all washed down with Sweeney Todd’s pie and pea supper.

The human being is being upgraded. This is terrifying and exciting and it’s coming – whether we like it or not.

MAIN STAGE 8.00pm TICKETS £16–£12 WITH A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION

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WHOLE BUILDING 7.00pm – late TICKETS £15 including Sweeney Todd's pie and pea supper DRESS CODE Fancy dress / funeral attire

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BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org A NORTHERN BROADSIDES AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL CO-PRODUCTION WED 14 – SAT 17 NOVEMBER

Anthea is a woman on the edge, out of work, and in arrears. When she gets mixed up in a riot at the local supermarket, she seizes the opportunity to stock her empty cupboards and those of her friend, Maggie.

But how will they hide the loot from their law-abiding husbands?

What will they tell the police?

When the going gets tough Anthea’s anarchic imagination takes over, with a fantastical, farcical answer for everything…

Conrad Nelson directs Deborah McAndrew’s adaptation of Dario Fo’s classic comedy for Northern Broadsides, a fast and furious political satire on the plight of the working poor, transposed to Brexit Britain.

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm TICKETS £20–£12

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Fri 16 November 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 17 November 2.30pm

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PANTOMIME LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE PRESENTS FRI 7 DECEMBER – SUN 6 JANUARY

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This Christmas join Aladdin on a magic carpet ride!

The team that brought you Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk are back with another festive treat for the whole family.

Live music, laughs galore, fabulous scenery and glittering costumes all come together in ALADDIN, our latest traditional family pantomime – where wishes really do come true!

Penniless Aladdin dreams of a life of luxury and when he discovers an old magic lamp all his dreams could come true. But can his Genie friends help him recover it from the evil Abanazar?

Can he save the Princess and win her love?

'Everything you could possibly want from a panto.'

british theatre guide on jack & the beanstalk

huddersfield examiner on jack & the beanstalk

MAIN STAGE TICKETS £18.50 – £12.50 / children under 16 £2 off / education tickets £9 FAMILY SAVER 4 tickets for the best available seats for £60* BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Tue 18 December, 7.00pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thu 13 December, 10.00am RELAXED PERFORMANCE Thu 3 January, 1.30pm *must include at least two children under 16

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BE A CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Our Christmas Angels initiative offers tickets to local young people who would not normally have the opportunity to experience the magic and wonder of live theatre during the holiday season.

If you or your company might be interested in becoming a Christmas Angel by making a donation, please contact nick@thelbt.org for more details.

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A FESTIVAL FOLLOW-ON Earlier this year we created A Festival – two weeks of artist workshops, creative events and live performances looking at the wellbeing of individuals and society. We were delighted by the response and the appetite for art that speaks to ideas and issues that matter in our communities.

ARCH 468 PRESENTS A THEATRE IN THE MILL COMMISSION

THE CLASS PROJECT

WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY REBECCA ATKINSON-LORD TUE 9 OCTOBER

This autumn I wanted to continue showcasing artists who are making work about personal challenges and social concerns.

All the pieces are fresh and energetic and I hope you will enjoy the buzz of seeing new work and meeting new artists at LBT.

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VICTORIA FIRTH Director

LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE PRESENTS

QUEENIE'S COFFEE HOUSE NIGHTS

MON 17 SEPTEMBER, MON 15 OCTOBER, MON 19 NOVEMBER & MON 17 DECEMBER

Join us for an evening of spoken word, music and theatre in the cosy warmth of Queenie’s Coffee Shop, hosted by award-winning spoken word artist Rose Condo.

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Joy France; Sam Hodgson; Ros Ballinger

MON 15 OCT

Lyndsay Price; Ash Dickinson

MON 19 NOV

Christopher Bowles; Marina Poppa

MON 17 DEC

Poets, Prattlers & Pandemonialists

For information and to book an open mic spot: thelbt.org

QUEENIE'S COFFEE SHOP 7.00pm TICKETS Pay what you decide on the night.

All monies go directly to the artists performing.

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This is a show about belonging. About tribes and families. About the place you belong because you were born there; the places that are in your blood but also the places you adopt; that you pretend are your home and the places you change yourself to try and belong in.

It’s about class mobility. And regional identity. And being a Thatcher’s child. It’s about education and 'making good’ for yourself. And maybe about how that can leave you exiled from the place you started. With nowhere to quite belong.

It’s about always being an imposter and trying to remember how to speak in your own voice.

'A thoughtful and moving piece’ SYNGENTA CELLAR 7.45pm TICKETS £10 WITH A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION

lyn gardner, the guardian

The Class Project is a Theatre in the Mill commission, produced by Arch 468, funded by Arts Council England and supported by arc Stockton, Derby Theatre, The Bike Shed and the Old Vic and by China Plate, mac Birmingham, Warwick Arts Centre and In Good Company through the First Bite Festival.

BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org THE CONKER GROUP AND HOME MANCHESTER

GUTTED

CREATED BY LIZ RICHARDSON & TARA ROBINSON TUE 30 OCTOBER

'Inspired’

broadway baby

Liz has got an embarrassing problem, and these yogurts aren’t helping: her body’s acting up. gutted is Liz Richardson’s story as she tells it, a frank and funny account of living as a twenty-something with an inflammatory bowel disease.

Packed with colourful characters met along the way, Liz invites you to join her on this journey of love, laughter and loos. Co-created by Tara Robinson and described by audience members as tight, witty and compelling, gutted is a new piece of contemporary theatre that boldly explores our relationship to care, our bodies and shame.

SYNGENTA CELLAR 7.45pm TICKETS £10 WITH A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION gutted is produced by The Conker Group and home Manchester.

Supported by ia: the ileostomy and internal pouch Support Group, Arts Council England, The Wellcome Trust and Lighthouse, Poole.

JADE BYRNE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLE MIGHTY

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WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY JADE BYRNE THU 15 NOVEMBER

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'It has humour and pathos, some anguish, some anger... but, ultimately, positivity and happiness.' british theatre guide

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Jade has had over 70,000 pricks... of the medical kind.

This is her chance to set the record straight about Type 1 Diabetics like herself. She's not bankrupting the nhs. And she can eat cake, a whole cake if she wants to. pricks blends spoken word, poetry, projection and an original soundscape to tell a moving story about families and learning to care for each other better.

Join Jade on this explorative journey through the ups and downs of dealing with a lot of pricks.

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IN MOTION BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE, NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL AND DREAM

MOTIONHOUSE

MON 24 & TUE 25 SEPTEMBER

TUE 23 OCTOBER

shift pushes at limits; alters perspectives; challenges gravity; and spins your head around.

From the electrical charge that sparks human life, to the beating of our hearts and the memories we make, six performers use dance and acrobatics to delve deep into the human body, tracing the incredible story of energy in our lives.

SHIFT

Four extraordinary performers explore their physicality in an explosive display of power-based acrobatics. Featuring guest artists Elihu Vazquez, Spain's leading break dancer and Sweden’s top flyer Esmeralda Nikalojeff working alongside Barely Methodical Troupe’s big man Louis Gift and international cyr wheel specialist Charlie Wheeller.

Enter the awe inspiring world of Barely Methodical Troupe as they return to the lbt with this brand new show, following smash hits Bromance and Kin.

'Jaw-droppingly magnificent’ the stage

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CHARGE

Digital projections create a world on stage where dancers and images interact seamlessly, bringing to life stories of energy in our own bodies and humans as energy manipulators.

In an exciting fusion of art and science, Motionhouse (Broken) has worked with partners from the University of Oxford on the role of electricity in the human body to inspire the show.

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm TICKETS £16–£12 WITH A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION

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BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE

2018 MIXED PROGRAMME FEATURING WINDRUSH THU 22 NOVEMBER

'Infectiously upbeat’ the guardian

The acclaimed Phoenix Dance Theatre present a major new dance production, Windrush: Movement of the People, as part of their 2018 mixed programme.

Shining a light on an important era of British history, the thrilling new dance piece celebrates the 70th anniversary of the arrival of ss Empire Windrush that bought the first large numbers of Caribbean migrants to the uk. Choreographed by Artistic Director Sharon Watson, the work is a lively celebration of the rise of multicultural Britain and features an uplifting soundtrack from calypso, jazz and blues to ska, gospel and reggae by Christella Litras.

'Utterly mesmerizing’ bbc radio manchester

Audiences will also experience performances of Maybe Yes Maybe, Maybe No Maybe, by Aletta Collins, a uniquely witty piece of dance that blends movement and voices; and a revival of Shadows by Christopher Bruce cbe, described by The Times as 'emotive, traumatic and weighted with memory — or is it fear?'

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm TICKETS £17–£12

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HOME PROGRAMME JAMROCK PRODUCTIONS

THE PEOPLE'S FAVOURITE SHOP

WOODHOUSE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY TUE 11 – SAT 15 SEPTEMBER AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE MUSICAL COMPANY LTD

SAT 8 SEPTEMBER

Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Miss Babsy has always wanted to run a shop of her own. Hoping to make a difference to the people of the town, she decides to try and open one.

With her business plan in place, she shares it with her good friend Bugsie. Bugsie thinks this opportunity could help her too. She loves the plan and wants to help out, but does she have Miss Babsy’s best intentions at heart?

Set in Huddersfield, the people's favourite shop is the latest comedy from much loved writer and director Angie Smith (Wrong Move, Family Confusion, Thy Neighbours).

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Join Israel's favourite son Joseph and his coat of many colours as he follows his dreams in this timeless musical.

From the company that brought you Legally Blonde and Made in Dagenham, Woodhouse Musical Theatre Company proudly bring you joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat.

For the first time in the Huddersfield area, don’t miss the chance to see this award winning Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical featuring favourites such as Close Every Door, Go, Go, Go Joseph and Any Dream Will Do.

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.15pm TICKETS £19–£15 + selected concessions

BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org DICK & LOTTIE

IMPROBABLE FICTION THU 27 – SAT 29 SEPTEMBER

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

THE HISTORY BOYS TUE 2 – SAT 6 OCTOBER

H SEE BOT BOYS Y R O T THE HIS INT L F E A N D TH IVIT Y T A N T E S TR E F O R £ 20

'If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction' – Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene 4

OFF THE CUFF THEATRE COMPANY

FOUR COMPLETELY UNRELATED PLAYS MON 15 – WED 17 OCTOBER

From the country's favourite playwright comes the country's favourite play.

What do a cat bowl, fairy lights, a wine bottle and a computer all have in common? Absolutely nothing.

An unruly bunch of bright, sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university are being taught by a maverick English teacher at odds with the young supply teacher and a headmaster obsessed with results.

Exploring the themes of strained family and marital relationships, sexuality and the rise of artificial intelligence – four completely unrelated plays is a two hour showcase of new material, from four emerging writers.

Performing on the main stage for the first time, Dick & Lottie (Arrivals & Departures, Bedroom Farce) present this sharp and zany Ayckbourn comedy.

Huddersfield Thespians (A Streetcar Named Desire, Murder, Margaret & Me, Offices & Gentlemen) return with Alan Bennett's classic play. Full of staff room rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence, the history boys provokes questions about history, education and their purpose.

Off the Cuff Theatre Company were formed in 2016 by three graduates from the University of Huddersfield, with a focus on the nurture and discovery of new talent. Having produced their first professional show in April 2017, a rendition of Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith, they are now working with new material to create a thrilling and original showcase.

MAIN STAGE (IN THE ROUND) 7.30pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm TICKETS £12

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Six aspiring authors meet to discuss their work. The chairman, Arnold, attempts to persuade the group to collaborate, an idea that is quickly dismissed.

As Arnold is clearing up after the meeting there is a clap of thunder, a black-out – and the story that would have resulted from the collaboration takes place before his very eyes.

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HOME PROGRAMME HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL TUE 6 – SAT 10 NOVEMBER

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY TUE 4 – SAT 8 DECEMBER

H SEE BOT TR E E T S T IN TH E F L HE N A Y DT NATIVIT Y Y BO S HISTOR F O R £ 20

Can good triumph over evil when they are both trapped in the same body?

Based on the short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, jekyll & hyde the musical is a classical, gothic, musical thriller.

A gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone awry; a mind that wreaks murderous havoc on the city of London.

Mrs Horrocks's class is about to perform their first nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for all their proud mums and dads... and the occasional social worker.

jekyll & hyde the musical promises to be another quality production from the Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company, following previous artistic successes including Hairspray and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles that he is 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!

MAIN STAGE 7.15pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.15pm TICKETS £20–£14 + selected concessions and group rates available

From the writer of Calendar Girls and hit musical The Band comes a wonderfully festive black comedy that reminds us all of how it felt to be a happy little 8-year-old.

JEKYLL & HYDE

CONCEIVED FOR THE STAGE BY STEVE CUNDEN & FRANK WILDHORN Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Music by Frank Wildhorn. Orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg.

Arrangements by Jason Howland. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by mti Europe.

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SYNGENTA CELLAR 7.15pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.00pm TICKETS £12

BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 | ONLINE thelbt.org HUDDERSFIELD LIGHT OPERA COMPANY SAT 12 – SAT 19 JANUARY

DICK & LOTTIE

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TUE 22 – SAT 26 JANUARY

Huddersfield Light Opera Company are back to put an end to the post-Christmas blues with their usual fun-packed traditional family pantomime.

Bursting with comedy, audience participation, spectacular scenery, a breath taking transformation snow scene and outrageous costumes, this will be the biggest, brightest and best hloc pantomime yet. cinderella is a sure family favourite for all ages.

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To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Dick & Lottie present Ayckbourn's classic ‘Damsels in Distress’ trilogy, beginning with gameplan.

Teenage Sorrel fights to keep herself and her abandoned mother, once a dot.com businesswoman, financially afloat by setting up as a part-time hooker, advertising for clients on the internet and persuading her tearful school chum to act as her maid. Just when you wonder what will happen in this terrible situation the play becomes a comedy about body disposal, police questioning and media intrusion.

Join Dick & Lottie later in the year as they complete this trilogy with FlatSpin and RolePlay.

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SUPPORT US The Lawrence Batley Theatre is the home of live performance for Huddersfield and Kirklees. For almost 20 years, community groups and other supporters campaigned for a professional theatre in Huddersfield and their efforts brought about the opening of the lbt in 1994.

Our accessible, high quality, diverse and socially relevant programme incorporates all artforms; and our work in the community celebrates and challenges people’s creativity and interests, irrespective of their background or circumstance. We continue to honour the story of a theatre demanded by the people of Kirklees who had the vision to know what a difference art makes.

Please help us to continue to make this happen. Buying tickets for some of the fantastic events showcased in this brochure or telling your friends about us are just some of the ways you can support the lbt, but there are many other ways to make a huge difference to us too!

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More details can be found on our website; alternatively call our Bookings Coordinator Kayleigh Wright on 01484 425282 or email theatre@thelbt.org

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DONATE As a registered charity, we rely on the generous support of people like you to help the theatre thrive. We love big donations but small ones are precious too! It’s all about what we can achieve together and every pound you give, up to July 2019, will be matched by Arts Council England – so doubling the value.

We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who donated last season when buying their tickets. Your gifts are helping us to: · Bring the very best of theatre and performance to our stage

· Keep your theatre looking beautiful and accessible for all to enjoy

· Give children and young people the joy of discovering their talents and creativity

You can donate when you buy your tickets or at any time by calling our box office.

More information about supporting the theatre and our new regular giving scheme is now available on our website.

BE A CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Christmas is a special time of year, but for many children in Kirklees a festive trip to the theatre isn’t a reality. Through our Christmas Angels scheme we offer children and charities the opportunity to have a VIP experience at our pantomime and enjoy the magic of live theatre.

A donation to this scheme will enable us to treat Kirklees children to the chance to see this year’s pantomime, ALADDIN. To donate to Christmas Angels email Nick Travis on nick@thelbt.org or call the box office.

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SOUNDS HUDDERSFIELD JAZZ

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

CLAIRE MARTIN AND RAY GELATO

ROGER DAVIES & HIS BAND

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Huddersfield Jazz mark 30 years of bringing top quality jazz to Huddersfield with a concert featuring Claire Martin, Ray Gelato and the Dave Newton Trio.

After enjoying a succession of sold-out concerts throughout 2017, Roger Davies & His Band invite you to celebrate with them as they perform live on the main stage for the first time at this very special show.

This autumn, the uk’s original touring taiko tribe returns to the road with a brand new show of skill, stamina and red-hot rhythms to stir your soul.

FRI 21 SEPTEMBER

Claire, seven times British Jazz Awards winner and former bbc Radio 3 presenter, is among the top jazz vocalists on the planet, according to Jazz Times.

Ray Gelato, ‘the Godfather of swing’, is a jazz, swing and jump blues saxophonist, singer and bandleader.

Their show, A Swinging Affair, celebrates their album, We’ve Got a World That Swings, and is not to be missed.

SUN 11 NOVEMBER

SAT 22 SEPTEMBER

Roger Davies has established himself as one of today's most engaging songwriters through five solo albums and performances around the uk.

Accompanied on stage by his dynamic band, audiences can enjoy new arrangements of his signature songs including Huddersfield Town, Into the Sun, Brighouse On Saturday Night and Wear Your Poppy with Pride, plus lots of brand new material.

As Mugenkyo approach their 25th year as Europe’s longest established taiko organisation, they celebrate the growth of their tribe of performers from across the globe, with the latest captivating performance of sharp synchronisation, mysterious masked choreography and sumptuous soundscapes, all wrapped up in a breath-taking display of high energy and powerful rhythms on huge taiko drums.

'This show is not one to be missed’ edinburgh evening news

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm TICKETS £20–£10 20

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm TICKETS £14

FUNDRAISING EVENT IN AID OF KIRKLEES THEATRE TRUST

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MAIN STAGE 7.00pm TICKETS £20 – £12 / children under 16 £15 *must include at least two children under 16

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HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL

HARRIET

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PREMIERE

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating more than 50 years on the road.

Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.

Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and in 1974 the release of Streets of London earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the bbc Radio 2 Folk Awards.

harriet is a new music-theatre piece depicting the life and impact of 18th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped her life as a slave and devoted herself to saving others through the Underground Railroad – a system of safe routes used to break out slaves and help them reach the free states.

Composed and conceived by internationally celebrated composer Hilda Paredes, this ambitious narrative details Tubman’s journey from captivity into activism, considering both the suffering she endured and the spiritual experiences that spurred her on.

Presented as a monodrama and scored for voice, violin, guitar, percussion and electronics, the opera is typical of Paredes’ ability to create deeply intense work out of something meticulous and refined.

HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL FRI 16 – SUN 25 NOVEMBER

hcmf// presents a stunning ten day programme of over 50 world class events – including concerts, installations, multi-media presentations, exhibitions, workshops and talks – providing an international platform for new and cutting edge music across various venues in Huddersfield. Full programme available soon at hcmf.co.uk

MAIN STAGE 7.00pm TICKETS £18 / concessions £15 MAIN STAGE 7.00pm TICKETS £22.50

Co-produced by Muziektheater Transparant and hcmf//, funded by Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Mexico (FONCA) and The Composers’ Fund, a PRS for Music Foundation initiative in association with Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

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LAUGHS DALISO CHAPONDA: DANE BAPTISTE: WHAT THE AFRICAN G.O.D (GOLD. OIL. SAID DRUGS) SAT 6 OCTOBER

THU 18 OCTOBER

After a sell-out tour in spring 2018, Daliso Chaponda offers another chance to see his hit stand up tour what the african said.

Fresh from hosting Live at the Apollo and another total sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Dane Baptiste brings his third smash hit show on national tour.

Daliso Chaponda has lived in countries where the press is not allowed to criticise the government, and in others with no libel laws where they can say anything. He has been both a journalist and a jaded newsreader. He is the perfect comedian to discuss what the media has become, which he does in his hilarious new show about recent news, old news, fake news, and stories that were almost news.

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Original, provocative and exceptionally crafted, g.o.d. (Gold. Oil. Drugs) explores our worldwide pursuit of wealth, power and pleasure.

JASON BYRNE: YOU CAN COME IN BUT DON'T START ANYTHING SAT 3 NOVEMBER

The ‘Outright king of live comedy’ (The Times) Jason Byrne is on the road again for more comedy chaos.

Strap in as Jason takes you on a trip of mad routines alongside some proper bonkers stunts.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Show, Don’t Say It Bring It, Wild Things and recently seen judging Ireland’s Got Talent.

'A comical genius’

'Unmissable’

SYNGENTA CELLAR 8.00pm TICKETS £12

MAIN STAGE 8.00pm TICKETS £19.50

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FUNDRAISING EVENT IN AID OF KIRKLEES THEATRE TRUST

MATTHEW FLOYD JONES

RICHARD CARPENTER IS CLOSE TO YOU SAT 24 NOVEMBER

In a world where rainy days and Mondays collide, one man’s solitary journey to find himself has only just begun…

The piano player from Frisky & Mannish plays the piano player from The Carpenters in a razor-sharp parody play about a life spent playing the piano. disclaimer: This award-winning Fringe hit show is not endorsed by the real Richard Carpenter. reviews hub SYNGENTA CELLAR 8.00pm TICKETS £14

COMEDY CELLAR

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TUE 18 & WED 19 DECEMBER

THU 8 NOVEMBER

THU 11 OCTOBER

THU 13 SEPTEMBER

Intimate, atmospheric and relaxed, our perennially popular monthly Comedy Cellars are the perfect way to experience stand-up in all its spontaneous, electrifying glory.

BOBBY MAIR

Canadian wit from 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Russell Howard's Good News, Virtually Famous, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Sweat the Small Stuff, Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular and many more.

RESIDENT COMPERE Anthony J Brown ALL SHOWS SYNGENTA CELLAR 7.45pm TICKETS £10 CHRISTMAS COMEDY CELLAR £12.50* *under 26 discount not valid for Christmas Comedy Cellar.

RED RICHARDSON

A rising star on the comedy circuit and So You Think You’re Funny? finalist.

‘He sounds like a gravelly Jack Dee, with similar aptitude for joie de vivre...fabulous turns of phrase’ chortle

GLENN MOORE

GEORGE RIGDEN

‘A class act, undoubtedly bound for greatness’ the herald

‘Rigden is the result of a genetic mash-up between Mitch Benn and Tim Key, perhaps with a few strands of Ricky Gervais’s dna thrown in. Very funny stuff’ chortle

CHRIS KENT

ELEANOR TIERNAN

‘Original, hilarious material. Among the best acts I’ve seen’ the mirror

‘Tiernan boasts a magnificent curl in her lip and snarl in her voice’ sunday times

Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee, as seen on Mock The Week and heard on Absolute Radio.

From Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and rte’s Next Year’s News.

CHRISTMAS COMEDY CELLAR

Musical comedy from Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee.

From The Alternative Comedy Experience.

It’s our regular Comedy Cellar with bells on. Two nights of ho-ho-hilarity with a festive sprinkling, perfect for an evening out with friends or an alternative office party.

SEYMOUR MACE

ALLYSON JUNE SMITH

‘Relentless originality...manic and gripping’ the guardian

‘Brilliant’ stewart francis

JO ENRIGHT

MASAI GRAHAM

‘One of the most naturally gifted comic talents I’ve ever seen’ peter kay

‘A succession of snappy single-liners’ leicester mercury

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee from Dave's One Night Stand, Ideal, The Weird World Of Russell Brand, The Stand-Up Show, Hebburn and Clive Anderson's Chat Room.

From I’m Alan Partridge, Phoenix Nights, Life’s Too Short and Dave’s One Night Stand.

Multiple Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best Female Stand-Up with in-your-face wit and hilariously insightful commentary.

Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Award winner and uk Pun Championship winner.

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IMAGINE GARLIC THEATRE

THREE LITTLE PIG TAILS SAT 29 SEPTEMBER

CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE

MYTHS OF THE VIKINGS FRI 2 NOVEMBER

MOON ON A STICK PRODUCTIONS

LITTLE STAR SAT 17 NOVEMBER

IMAGINE SAVER

3 SHOWS – 10% OFF 4 SHOWS – 15% OFF *MUS T BE BOOK ED TOGE THER

A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris.

A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build?

A funny, warm-hearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter, bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in.

Garlic Theatre (Jack and the Beans Talk, Little Red Robin Hood) entertain the whole family with beautifully crafted puppets, music and a garlicky French twist to the tale.

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Battle ‘Frost Giants’, dodge magical beasts and feel the thrill of storytelling, just as the children of the Norse once did.

A star lit show for babies.

Through hand-carved puppets, witness the stories of Odin, the King of the Gods; Thor and his mighty hammer, and Loki – the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker.

Based on the song 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', little star takes us on a journey with the star herself. Not content with the same spot in the sky, she wants to see, hear and touch everything!

This half term the world of the Vikings is brought to life in this original show for children from Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre (Dinosaur Detectives).

SYNGENTA CELLAR 11.00am & 2.00pm TICKETS £7 RUNNING TIME 60 minutes AGE RECOMMENDATION 4–10 years

Join Little Star as she swings from shooting stars, slides down crescent moons and bounces on fluffy clouds.

Moon on a Stick (The Abominable Snowman, Jack Frost) use puppetry, music and captivating visuals to delight young audiences in an intimate, relaxed setting, making this the perfect first theatre experience.

SYNGENTA CELLAR 11.00am, 12.15pm, 2.00pm & 3.15pm TICKETS £8 baby and adult; additional adults £3 RUNNING TIME 20 minutes + 20 minutes play time AGE RECOMMENDATION 6–18 months

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MIMIKA THEATRE

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SMALL WORLDS SAT 26 JANUARY CHRISTMAS SAT 22 DECEMBER

NEXT STEPS FOR OLDER CHILDREN

If you feel your child is moving beyond the age group of our Imagine series, or would like to attend with older siblings, we have some suggestions of shows that are suitable for older children.

ALADDIN

Recommended for all ages (page 8)

It is Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves, Holly and Ivy, are calling for help from all children to make sure they have completed their checklist, so that everything is ready for Santa and for Christmas.

With heavy sacks of presents, poorly reindeer, and one too many mince pies, will Santa have enough time to make it around all the houses in time for Christmas day?

Front Room Productions present ‘twas the night before christmas, with music, poetry and a whole lot of festive fun for all the family.

Five interweaving stories, five small worlds, five very different journeys.

Step inside the small world of Mimika Theatre’s white tent and into an exquisite intimate environment. Meet five characters – a bug, a goose, a fox cub, a cat and a six-year-old girl – and watch their wordless stories unfold. small worlds is an unforgettable piece of visual theatre inside a magical canvas dome – a unique integration of puppetry, miniature landscapes, original animated film and music.

JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Recommended for all ages (page 14)

TRIBE

Recommended for ages 7+ (page 20) SYNGENTA CELLAR 11.00am & 2.00pm TICKETS £7 RUNNING TIME 45 minutes + meet and greet AGE RECOMMENDATION 3–7 years

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YOUNG PEOPLE

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Join us for another season of creativity and fun. All classes will have the chance to see a live performance at the lbt.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE LBT

YOUNG COMPANY AUTUMN TERM CLASSES STAGE DOOR ONE FOR AGES 6 – 8 Saturdays 10.30am – 12.00pm STUDIO ONE FOR AGES 9 – 11

Thursdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm

STUDIO TWO FOR AGES 12 – 14

Mondays 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Wednesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm

STUDIO THREE FOR AGES 15 – 17

Mondays 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Autumn term begins on Monday 10 September. To enrol, visit our website or contact letscreate@thelbt.org

SCHOOLS

We’re passionate about giving children and young people exciting, high quality experiences in their local theatre. There are many ways your school can work in partnership with us, including: • £8 tickets for students with one free teacher ticket for every 10 purchased.

• Backstage tours

• Workshops in school or at the theatre with professional artists.

• Arts Awards up to Gold level

• Post show talks with visiting companies

• Inset or CPD training for teachers • Support with Artsmark accreditation.

Are you looking for a creative and exciting idea for your child’s birthday party?

The lbt offers three packages to suit ages from 1–12 years and can be booked on their own or linked with tickets to watch one of our shows.

Our birthday party event spaces come ready decorated and include a music system and dressing up box.

If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities or other ways we might work in partnership with your school please contact Rebecca Winwood on rebecca@thelbt.org The LBT offers Arts Awards engagement in our classes and projects, and our venue is an Arts Award Supporter. For more information, please contact letscreate@thelbt.org 26

For more information on our party packages, please visit thelbt.org or phone 01484 425282

INDEPENDENT THEATRE MAKERS

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The lbt is passionate about championing exciting new artists and companies creating work in Huddersfield and Kirklees. Below are just a small selection of these artists.

ROSE CONDO

Rose is a multiple-slam winning spoken word poet who performs across the uk. Look out for her new solo show The Empathy Experiment, which she hopes to tour in 2019. rosecondo.net

KATHLEEN YORE (Artistic Director of Odd Doll)

Odd Doll seamlessly blends together highly skilled puppetry, mask, music and clown. Touring adult and family work across the uk. Kathleen is a puppet builder, puppeteer, musician, actress and clown. odddoll.co.uk | @OddDollPuppetry | /odddollpuppetry

OFF THE CUFF THEATRE COMPANY

A theatre company based in Huddersfield, established in 2016, committed to providing a platform to emerging talent, including writers, performers and all other creatives. @octtheatre |

/OfftheCuffTheatre |

/offthecufftheatre

NAOMI SUMNER CHAN

Naomi is a playwright, poet and theatre maker. Currently she is working with Eclipse Theatre Company to create a new verbatim play about adoption, identity and belonging. brushstrokeorder.co.uk | @BSOwriters @naomisumner | /brushstrokeorder

MAKE, DO THEATRE

An energetic, up and coming physical theatre ensemble whose aim is to effect positive social and cultural change through their work. Their new show Little Change is coming soon! makedotheatre.com | @makedotheatre

MARAUDERS THEATRE COMPANY

The Marauders Theatre Company aims to create shows that are physical, audacious, and unconventional, collaborating with young artists to both shock and inspire audiences. /MaraudersTheatre

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SPOTLIGHT PENNINE ACADEMY OF DANCE

ON BROADWAY SAT 20 & SUN 21 OCTOBER

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

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JUMP & SHOUT MON 26 NOVEMBER

MON 19 NOVEMBER

Students from Pennine Academy of Dance provide an evening of fun, high energy entertainment in their fourth annual show.

Throughout the evening you'll experience influential dance styles and music gathered from much-loved musicals. Students from three-years-old to adult will showcase their skill in ballet, tap, acrobatics and street dance performed to numbers from hit Broadway shows.

Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the lbt.

A festival where performers aged three and above take centre stage and shine in the spotlight.

See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.

The youngsters of Kirklees will be breaking out their fancy footwork with a variety of dance routines, gaining valuable experience and showing off their talent on the lbt stage.

Details of the schools performing can be found on SSF’s website shakespeareschools.org/the-festival

Come along, take a seat and enjoy Pennine Academy of Dance on Broadway.

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MAIN STAGE 7.00pm TICKETS £9 / concessions £7 + group rates available

MAIN STAGE 7.30pm TICKETS £7 / concessions £5

YOUR VISIT

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Box Office opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm

The Lawrence Batley Theatre does not charge booking or card fees.

POSTAL Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen’s Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield hd1 2SP

ADMINISTRATION Phone 01484 425282 Email theatre@thelbt.org

(open later on performance nights)

ACCESS Please discuss your access requirements with our Box Office staff when making your booking and we will be happy to help. Carers may be entitled to a complimentary ticket.

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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/thelbt.org FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @thelbt FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @lawrencebatleytheatre THE SMALL PRINT Details of events are correct at the time of print. Please contact box office in advance to confirm listings and availability. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Full terms and conditions available at www.thelbt.org For further information on age suitability, please ask.

GROUP BOOKINGS Groups will normally be entitled to one complimentary ticket for every ten purchased.

Education and school groups can get £8 student tickets with one free teacher for every 10 student tickets (exclusions apply).

CONCESSIONS Where available, concessions apply to under 16s, over 60s, students, unemployed persons in receipt of benefits, Kirklees Passport holders and people who are registered disabled.

Proof of entitlement is required.

SPECIAL OFFERS Where these apply they cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Where multi-buy savers are available, all shows must be purchased at the same time.

HOW TO FIND US We are located in Huddersfield Town Centre, close to the University and just a minute walk from the Kingsgate shopping centre.

SAINSBURY’S KINGSGATE

PARKING If you are arriving by car, follow the signage on the ring road to the Market Hall multi-storey car park on Alfred Street. There is a limited number of parking spaces for disabled badge holders on Queen Street. There is also an area on Queen Street for drop off only.

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FOUR COMPLETELY UNRELATED PLAYS

FOUR COMPLETELY UNRELATED PLAYS

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ROGER DAVIES AND HIS BAND

QUEENIE'S COFFEE HOUSE NIGHT CLAIRE MARTIN AND RAY GELATO

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

COMEDY CELLAR

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

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DECEMBER

MON 26

YOU CAN COME IN BUT DON'T START ANYTHING JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL COMEDY CELLAR JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL TRIBE THEY DON'T PAY? WE WON'T PAY! THEY DON'T PAY? WE WON'T PAY!

8.00PM 7.15PM 7.15PM 7.15PM 7.45PM 7.15PM 2.15PM & 7.15PM 7.00PM 7.30PM 7.30PM

SAT 3

& 7.30PM

MYTHS OF THE VIKINGS

FRI 2

PRICKS

SHOW TITLE 11.00AM & 2.00PM

NOVEMBER

DICK & LOTTIE

MIMIKA THEATRE

DICK & LOTTIE

DICK & LOTTIE

DICK & LOTTIE

DICK & LOTTIE

JO ENRIGHT / MASAI GRAHAM

COMPANY / ARTIST

FRONT ROOM PRODUCTIONS

SEYMOUR MACE / ALLYSON JUNE SMITH

SEYMOUR MACE / ALLYSON JUNE SMITH

LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

HUDDERSFIELD THESPIANS

COMPANY / ARTIST

THE DREAM TEAM

MATTHEW FLOYD JONES

PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE

HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE

NORTHERN BROADSIDES AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL NORTHERN BROADSIDES AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL MOON ON A STICK PRODUCTIONS

JADE BYRNE WITH LITTLE MIGHTY

JASON BYRNE HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY CHRIS KENT / ELEANOR TIERNAN HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS NORTHERN BROADSIDES AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL NORTHERN BROADSIDES AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL

CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE

COMPANY / ARTIST

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