SUMMER 2025
Booking
(All bookings subject to £2.50 transaction fee)
Online: thelbt.org
In person: Wed - Sat from 10am - 5pm
By phone: 01484 430528
Phone line open at times above.
Getting Here
Our address is: Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Recommended Parking: Huddersfield Bus Station Car Park, Upperhead Row, HD1 2JL. Springwood Car Park, Springwood Street, HD1 4BN.
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Visiting
Our Box Office is open Wed – Sat, 10am – 5pm and 90 minutes before show times.
Our Bar is open 60 minutes before show times.
Our Gallery is open Wed – Sat, 10am – 5pm and 90 minutes before show times.
Summer has arrived! This season we’re celebrating incredible local artists from right here in Yorkshire and bringing them to our stages.
We are incredibly proud to launch our new Associate Artists – Gary Clarke and Philip Stokes. These artists are creating brave and exciting new performance, testing boundaries of creativity and telling unheard stories with a distinctly Northern voice. Our Associate Artists have a genuinely collaborative relationship with the theatre, receiving support including space to develop new shows and the opportunity to showcase new work here.
Gary Clarke is the Artistic Director of the pioneering, award winning dance theatre company Gary Clarke Company, based in Barnsley. We are delighted to have their new show DETENTION with us this summer exploring the impact of SECTION 28, a piece of legislation which ‘prohibited the promotion of homosexuality’, it promises to be bold and moving. Leeds based writer Philip Stokes’ is recognised by the British Library as a Culturally Important Playwright of the 21st Century. We are excited to have the world premiere of Philip’s new play Brighton’84, a gripping new drama set in Brighton’s Grand Hotel on an infamous 1984 night in British political history – not to be missed!
As always, the summertime is an opportunity for us to take the theatre outside. Summer in the Courtyard is back bigger and better than ever this year with a fresh new line-up of live music, comedy, headline DJs, family fun and so much more all whilst basking in the sun (let’s hope it’s got it’s hat on!) We have the return of our Courtyard Comedy Festival, our Dinky Disco heads out into the open air and we have our own mini music festival Courtyard Live, Friday & Saturday nights of live music performed by local bands and artists that’s entirely free!
As the only professional theatre in Kirklees, we recognise the importance of celebrating the wealth of talent we have in the region. We’re here to provide opportunities to the abundance of amazing local artists we have here, which means we can share world class stories rooted in our communities on our stages for you to experience. As a registered charity (No. 510693) we can’t continue to do this without your support. So come see a show, dance the night away in our courtyard, cool off with an ice-cream. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of magic.
Becky Dash Chief Executive of Lawrence Batley Theatre
Rassam
Bar
Free entry, donations are welcome
An exhibition of photographs curated by Hardeep Sahota and captured by local photographer John SlemensekThorne exploring dance, movement, and cultural traditions found within the South Asian diaspora.
Pride in Motion -
The Exhibition
The Gallery
Wed 21 May – Sat 2 August
Free entry, donations are welcome
In 1987, Margaret Thatcher stood at the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool and delivered an infamous speech that ushered in Section 28. This exhibition attempts to reverse that narrative into a series of striking queer portraits featuring 10 members of Blackpool’s vibrant LGBT+ community, captured by award winning photographer David Severn.
53two
A Pineapple
Wed 7 May
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £16
Manchester based theatre 53two present a new show from playwright Olivia Mace. A Pineapple is a stark, often funny and visceral piece of new writing which takes the audience on a trip to the future.
Hush Hush!
Fri 9 May
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £16 - £18 World Premiere Madein Yorkshire
Mikron invites you to enter a world of secrets, songs and cyphers as a group of extra-ordinary men and women worked to provide intelligence that would help to win the war. But shhhhhh, you’d better keep it under your hat, because as far as the rest of the world is concerned, Bletchley Park doesn’t exist.
Every performance of Hush Hush! has integrated audio description without the need for headsets.
DRAMA
Mikron Theatre Company
Gary Clarke Company & The Blackpool Grand Theatre
The ShowDolly
Sat 10 May
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £28
The only Dolly Parton impersonator endorsed by The Parton family, Australian born Kelly is a world-class entertainer with stunning vocals and flawless comic timing. Accompanied by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Kelly and her band play songs like 9 to 5, Jolene, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and many more...
“Looks, sounds and speaks like Dolly...Treat yourself to this seriously fun night out.”
Northern Ballet
Hansel and
Gretel Sat 17 May
Main House
12pm2pm4pm
Tickets £11 - £13
Mark Thompson Productions Natural History Museum presents
Dinosaurs Live!
Wed 28 May
Main House 2pm
Tickets £18 - £20
Get ready for a roaring adventure like no other as London’s Natural History Museum, the home of dinosaurs, heads out on tour! Watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage as you journey through the prehistoric and explore how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years.
Huddersfield
Big Band
Thu 29 May
Tickets £8 - £13 Madein Yorkshire
Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet’s brand-new children’s ballet! Bringing this much-loved fairy tale to life with bold sets, bright costumes and brilliant live music and dance, follow Hansel and Gretel on their walk through the woods as they meet a host of spirited friends.
Main House
7:30pm
Madein Yorkshire
The renowned student band from the University of Huddersfield return to the Lawrence Batley Theatre stage! Expect an eclectic mix of classic swing, evocative ballads, exciting Latin and original funk.
Aled Jones Full Circle
Fri 30 May
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £32 VIP £52
Meet and Greet £72
After 40 years in the business, Aled is looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words.
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...
Huddersfield Thespians
Labour of Love
Wed 4 – Sat 7 June
Cellar Theatre
7:15pm
2pm - Sat matinee
Tickets £15
Following the successes of Gaslight and The Dresser, Huddersfield
Thespians return with James Graham’s biting comedy of love and the Labour Party. A laugh-till-you-cry comedy by the writer of Quiz, Dear England and TV’s Sherwood.
In Alfie’s fantasy world, it’s hard to tell who he is – rockstar, guru, actor, shark. Which version of him is showing up today? In this darkly comic show renowned autistic artists Cian Binchy and Anna Constable bend the lines of fantasy, reality and masking, as they try to figure out how to be in the world.
7.45pm | Tickets £15
Wed 2 – Thu 3 July
From our Associate Artist Philip Stokes and the creative team behind the five-star, multiaward-winning plays Shellshocked & Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me comes a gripping new drama. Brighton 1984. A hotel. A bomb. Thatcher is working. Guests are sleeping. 53 minutes until detonation. Two strangers enter Room 102. What happens next will change history, especially for Barry and Johnny.
7:45pm | Tickets £15
DRAMA
DRAMA
Madein Yorkshire
World Premiere
In 1988 a piece of legislation from Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Government devastated lives.
DETENTION explores SECTION 28, which ‘prohibited the promotion of homosexuality’, forcing the LGBT+ community into a place of secrecy, fear and shame; set to a backdrop of nationwide industrial turmoil and the onslaught of AIDS.
Gary Clarke, a Lawrence Batley Theatre Associate Artist, uses powerful storytelling drawing on verbatim testimonies with vivid choreography performed by a company of exceptional dancers, a narrator, and local cast of LGBT+ people. Featuring music tracks by iconic TEST DEPT.
Wed 21 – Thu 22 May
Main House 7:30pm
Post-show talk: Wed 21 May
Tickets £16 - £18
The Herald on Sunday (on WASTELAND
Produced by Gary Clarke Company. Co-commissioners: Nottingham Playhouse, Grand Theatre Blackpool, The Place, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Cast. Midlands co-presenter: FABRIC
Photos: Joe Armitage (Boneshaker Photography)
House of Suarez in collaboration with Lawrence Batley Theatre
The Pride Ball
Sat 7 June
Main House
5pm
Tickets £10 - £12
Full House Theatre
Everybody’s welcome round to ours this Pride as we host our very own Pride Ball in collaboration with the legendary House of Suarez.
Suitable for all ages, The Pride Ball will be an empowering celebration of fashion, dance, music and fabulousness. Hosted by the iconic Rikki Beadle Blair, Houses from across the UK introduce you to the world of Ballroom alongside debut performances from members of the Huddersfield community.
Gather up your friends and family for an evening of glamour, high drama and sass!
The Worst Princess
Tue 10 - Thu 12 June
Main House
2pm & 4:30pm - Tue
11am & 1:30pm - Wed & Thu
Tickets £12 - £14
A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights that brings the bestselling picture book to life on stage.
A Night to Remember: Motown Show
Fri 20 June
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £30
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!
Highly Suspect
Murder at the Movies
Sat 28 June
Cellar Theatre
7:15pm
Tickets £16
Couldn’t make it to Glasto? Then head on down to our courtyard this summer for our very own music festival, that’s entirely FREE!
Get together with friends and family every Friday & Saturday night from Fri 27 June – Sat 26 July, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy free live music from a host of local bands and musicians on our outdoor stage (without having to pack your wellies!)
FRI 27 JUNE - SAT 26 JULY
In
Courtyard
7pm
FREE ENTRY
LINE-UP
MISS D & FRIENDS
PEPPERJAM
ZERO & THE NO NO'S
VANESA JAN
DOOGLE
BIG WAVE
THE BROADBAND DUO
MASON WHITTLE
PENNY
THE WILL YATES EXPERIENCE
KEVLAR BOOMBOX
The acclaimed mystery maestros Highly Suspect are back! Hollywood in the 1940’s. It’s the height of the Golden Age and movie mogul Tom Corny is dead - decapitated inside an impenetrable room, his head mysteriously missing. And now, the lead actor has been shot dead in his locked trailer. Can you deduce who is headhunting in Hollywood, and shooting for the stars?
Mikron Theatre Company
Operation Beach Hut
Tue 1 July
Courtyard 6:30pm
Tickets £16 - £18
Mikron bring their new show Operation Beach Hut to our outdoor stage! When Holly arrives in the quaint seaside town of Fiddling-On-Sea, she expects a quiet break from the din of the big city. However, she soon finds herself plunged into a whole new world of coastal chaos.
Every performance of Operation Beach Hut has integrated audio description without the need for headsets.
Madein Yorkshire
FRI 27 JUNE - FRI 8 AUGUST
OUR OUTDOOR SUMMER FESTIVAL IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Join us in our beautiful courtyard this summer for a fresh new line-up of entertainment on our outdoor stage including free live music, comedy, headline DJs, family fun and so much more.
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VISIT THELBT.ORG TO SEE WHAT'S ON COURTYARD LIVE COURTYARD COMEDY FESTIVAL DINKY DISCO - FESTIVAL STYLE! GRAEME PARK LIVE IN THE COURTYARD
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Wed 2 – Thu 3 July
Main House
7:30pm
Post-show talk: Thu 3 July
Tickets £18
While men fight, the women gather at night.
A group of witches tell a Scottish general he will be King.
After wowing audiences here with their production of The Taming of the Shrew, Unseemly Women go red and bring you the power of Macbeth.
An Evening Without Kate Bush
Wed 16 July
Main House
7:30pm
Tickets £24
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights!
She’s not there - but you are.
Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the Stranger Things phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.
CABARET
A magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved stories by David Mckee
Fri 18 – Sun 20 July
Main House
1:30pm & 4pm - Fri
11am & 2pm - Sat & Sun
Tickets £14 - £16
“Tall Stories sets the benchmark for children’s theatre.”
Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he’s pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him?
Fidget Theatre
Robyn Hood
Sun 27 July
Cellar Theatre 11am & 2pm
Tickets £10 - £12
Madein Yorkshire
An original take on the classic folktale, Robyn Hood features playful storytelling, live music and the chance for everyone to join Robyn’s brave band of outlaws!
The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry.
DINKY DISCO
FESTIVAL STYLE!
Fri 8 August
11am
Tickets £12 (1 child, 1 adult), £10 (additional child or adult), additional children under 12 months free.
Back for the 3rd year, Dinky Disco heads outside for a dance party of EPIC proportions! Our DJs will be spinning everything from house and disco to garage and pop (no Baby Shark here!). Plus, we’ll have lots of interactive games, parachute play, facepainting, bubbles and live performances for all the family to enjoy.
FROM 7 PM
LIVE IN THE COURTYARD
Fri 8 August
8pm
Tickets £17
Get ready for a night of legendary house music!
A club culture icon, Graeme Park has been at the heart of the dance scene for over four decades.
Now, he brings his unmistakeable blend of house, classic cuts, and underground gems to our outdoor stage for a special extended DJ set celebrating his 40th anniversary.
COME ON 24 HOUR PARTY PARENTS! BRING OUT YOUR LITTLE RAVERS FOR HUDDERSFIELD’S COOLEST DAYTIME DANCE PARTY!
Dinky Disco
Fri 30 May – Family Edition
Join special guest Lauren ‘Fidget’ Heywood from Fidget Feet for a session suitable for all ages in street dance and breakdancing.
Fri 27 June
From Mariah to Whitney we’ll be celebrating DIVAS - bring your best moves to hit those high notes!
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
Summer Sessions
Tue 29 – Thu 31 July
9am – 3pm
Tickets £30
Our day-long drama workshops during the summer school holidays are perfect for young creatives aged 6-16 to discover the magic of theatre, build confidence, and make new friends. Go behind the scenes, meet the tech team, and create a performance with our Young Company tutors.
Main House
