Leeds Grand Theatre season brochure Apr2014-Apr2015

April 2014 – April 2015

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Performances at a glance...

The Ken Dodd Celebration Happiness Show

Tue 2 September 2014

Dawn French Thirty Million Minutes

Sun 7 September 2014

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock

Sun 2 November 2014

Sixties Gold

Tue 4 – Sat 8 November 2014

One Man, Two Guvnors

Tue 11 November – Sat 6 December 2014

Dirty Dancing

Thu 11 – Sat 20 December 2014

Northern Ballet Peter Pan

Tue 23 December 2014 – Sun 4 January 2015

Top Hat

Tue 14 – Sat 25 April 2015

Barnum

P2 3

P4

Evita

SEPTEMBER

Mon 12 – Sat 17 May 2014

MAY

Opera North La Boheme

APRIL

Tue 29 April, Thu 1 – Sat 3 & Wed 7 – Sat 10 May 2014

P2

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Sun 31 August 2014

AUGUST

More shows to be announced - visit leedsgrandtheatre.com for updates

P2 3

P5

SEPTEMBER

MAY

West Side Story

P2 3

P6

NOVEMBER

MAY

Tue 20 – Sat 31 May 2014

Jon Richardson Nidiot

P1

5

P8

Thu 5 & Fri 6 June 2014

NOVEMBER

Avenue Q

JUNE

Tue 3 & Wed 4 June 2014

P1 6

P8 0

P1 8

P1

DECEMBER

The Play That Goes Wrong

JULY

Mon 7 – Sat 12 July 2014

DECEMBER

JUNE

Wicked

NOVEMBER

JUNE

Tue 10 June – Sat 5 July 2014

DECEMBER

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P2 2

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The Mousetrap

APRIL

Tue 26 – Sat 30 August 2014

AUGUST

Shrek The Musical

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Wed 23 July – Sun 17 August 2014

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Sat 3, Wed 7 & Sat 10 2.30pm

Tue 29 April, Thu 1 – Sat 3 May & Wed 7 – Sat 10 May 2014

Fees apply*

Tue & Wed evenings & matinees Stalls £39.50, £36.50 Dress Circle £49.50, £39.50, £22.50RV Upper Circle £39.50, £36.50, £22.50, £15RV Balconies £22.50, £15

Thu – Sat evenings Stalls £45†, £39.50, £36.50 Dress Circle £55†, £49.50, £39.50, £22.50RV Upper Circle £45, £39.50, £36.50, £22.50, £15RV Balconies £22.50, £15 Concessions available – contact Box Office for details († = Premium Seats, RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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It’s love at first sight when young struggling artist Rodolfo meets the poor seamstress Mimi. But when facing the grim reality of penniless life in Paris their feelings are soon to be tested.

One of the most popular operas of all time, La Bohème features some of the most glorious and instantly recognisable music ever written for stage. The inspiration behind Baz Luhrmann’s blockbuster Moulin Rouge and the award-winning musical Rent, this timeless tale about young love and tragic loss is guaranteed to leave no eye dry.

Conveying the joy, wit and frivolity of late 1950’s Paris through a fantastic young cast, magnificent designs and costumes, this sensational production has been universally acclaimed for bringing Puccini’s heartbreaking masterpiece to modern audiences.

With its vivid portrayal of Parisian life this irresistible Bohème is a must see for everyone – from opera lovers to complete newcomers.

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LYRICS BY

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

TIM RICE MUSIC BY

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

STARRING

MARTI PELLOW AS CHE

MADALENA ALBERTO AS EVA PERON

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‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Fees apply*

Mon – Thu evenings & Sat matinee Stalls £36, £33 Dress Circle £36, £33, £31RV, £17.50RV Upper Circle £33, £31, £28RV, £17.50RV Balconies £31, £22, £17.50RV

Wed matinee Stalls £29, £26 Dress Circle £29, £26, £24RV, £16.50RV Upper Circle £26, £24, £22.50RV, £16.50RV Balconies £24, £20, £16.50RV

Fri & Sat evenings Stalls £38, £35 Dress Circle £38, £35, £32RV, £18.50RV Upper Circle £35, £32, £29RV, £18.50RV Balconies £32, £23, £18.50RV Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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Mon 12 – Sat 17 May 2014 Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar-winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

Marti Pellow stars as Che. With Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow enjoyed virtually unrivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the seminal Love Is All Around. His West End and Musical Theatre appearances include The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago and Blood Brothers.

‘I defy anybody who has seen this production to say they have seen a better one’ THE STAGE

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SUNDAY EXPRESS 18.08.2013

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu 22 & Sat 2.30pm Fees apply*

Tue 20 – Sat 31 May 2014 Direct from a sell-out London season and a recordbreaking UK tour, West Side Story comes to Leeds.

With ground breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production is thrilling audiences once again.

Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, this production of West Side Story is ‘still as gloriously fresh, relevant and thrilling as ever’ (TIME OUT 2013).

Be sure not to miss this production of the classic musical, ‘there’s nothing more exciting or engaging at the moment on stage’ (TELEGRAPH 2013).

WEST SIDE STORY

Based on a conception by JEROME ROBBINS

Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS

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Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Mon – Thu evenings Stalls £41, £37 Dress Circle £41, £37, £19RV Upper Circle £37, £32, £19RV Balconies £30.50, £25, £19RV

Wed & Thu matinees Stalls £35, £32 Dress Circle £35, £32, £15RV Upper Circle £32, £28, £15RV Balconies £26.50, £31, £15RV

Fri & Sat Stalls £46, £40 Dress Circle £46, £40, £21RV Upper Circle £40, £36, £21RV Balconies £32.50, £28, £21RV Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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Audio Described by Mind’s Eye Sat 24 May, 2.30pm Signed Performance Wed 28 May, 7.30pm

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Entire original production directed and choreographed by

JEROME ROBBINS

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Avenue Q Tue 3 & Wed 4 June 2014

Jon Richardson - Nidiot Thu 5 & Fri 6 June 2014

Evenings 7.30pm

£17.50RV – £29.50*

Evenings 7.30pm

Wed Matinee 2.30pm

£15.50RV – £25.50*

British Comedy Award 2013-nominee Jon Richardson is checking his tyre pressures, hoovering his floor mats and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the road again with a brand new tour Nidiot. The perennial singleton and misanthrope is determined to become a more easygoing person for the sake of his friends and his future health. Come and find out whether or not a leopard can change its spots, or if they are doomed to be angry forever not to have been given a more uniform and symmetrical fur pattern.

Jon is best known as team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats. TV credits also include Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (all BBC ONE).

Winner of the Tony ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. This laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of Princeton, a recent college graduate, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy The Slut and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his true purpose in life!

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Suitable for audiences 14+

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Concessions available (Avenue Q only) – contact Box Office for full details. (RV = Restricted View). *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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All tickets £20.50*

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THE DAILY MAIL

THE INDEPENDENT

‘I feared I was going to hyperventilate’

‘I haven’t laughed so much for years’

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‘Ridiculously funny’

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‘A triumph of split second timing’

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METRO

‘Genuinely hilarious. Boy, does it hit the funny bone’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Mon evening All seats £19.50, £17RV

Wed & Sat matinees Stalls £24.50, £23 Dress Circle £24.50, £23, £21RV, £17RV Upper Circle £21, £17RV Balconies £21, £17RV

Tue – Sat evenings Stalls £29.50, £26 Dress Circle £29.50, £26, £23RV, £17RV Upper Circle £23, £21.50RV, £17RV Balconies £23, £22, £17RV Prices include a £2 booking fee. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Concessions available (Tue – Sat performances, applies to top 2 prices only) – contact Box Office for full details

Mon 7 – Sat 12 July 2014

THE WEST END SMASH HIT COMEDY Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this new hit comedy direct from the West End. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does, as the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to make it through to their final curtain call with hilarious consequences.

This brilliant new laugh out loud comedy performed by Mischief Theatre Company has enjoyed two successful runs in the West End and was the sell-out smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival with its sensational reviews, numerous accolades and awards. The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

(RV = Restricted View)

Winner - Best New Comedy WHAT’S ON STAGE AWARDS 2014

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‘Spectacularly funny and bitingly accurate; we laughed until the tears ran down our faces. It has to be seen’ JOANNA LUMLEY

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“A MAGICAL, MESMERISING MUSICAL.” Manchester Evening News

Tue 10 June – Sat 5 July 2014 Winner of 90 international awards, Wicked has been casting its magical spell over audiences across the world for a decade and continues to break records at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 15th longestrunning West End musical of all time.

In a brilliantly witty re-imagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, stunning costumes and show-stopping songs (by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz), Wicked is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Sat & Thu 3 July 2.30pm Fees apply*

Mon – Thu Stalls £75†, £45, £40 Dress Circle £75†, £45, £40, £30RV Upper Circle £45, £40, £35, £25RV Balconies £35, £30, £25, £18.50RV

Fri & Sat Stalls £75†, £55, £50 Dress Circle £75†, £55, £50, £37.50RV Upper Circle £55, £50, £45, £29.50RV Balconies £45, £37.50, £29.50, £20RV Concessions available (Stalls only) – contact Box Office for details († = Premium Seats, RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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‘If you know anyone with even a passing interest in musicals, theatre, The Wizard of Oz or who is just a fan of a good night out, you’d be stupid to miss this’ ©WUKTPL

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Signed Performance Thu 26 June, 7.30pm

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Audio Described by VocalEyes Sat 28 June, 2.30pm

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Wed 23 July – Sun 17 August 2014 We’re delighted that Leeds Grand Theatre is the first venue to stage Shrek the Musical, based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, following it’s acclaimed West End run. See it here first!

Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the must see musical comedy for all the family – Shrek the Musical!

Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer , Shrek the Musical brings all the much-loved characters to life live on stage, in an all singing, all dancing adventure.

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‘A big, brilliant hit show. Tremendous’ DAILY EXPRESS

Evenings 7pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm (no perf. Mon) Fees apply*

Tue – Thu Stalls £39, £35 Dress Circle £39, £35, £30RV, £19RV Upper Circle £39, £35, £30, £23RV, £19RV Balconies £30, £28.50, £23RV, £19RV

Fri – Sun Stalls £43, £38 Dress Circle £43, £38, £34RV, £21RV Upper Circle £43, £34, £26RV, £21RV Balconies £34, £30.50, £26RV, £21RV Concessions available (Stalls only) – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Signed Performance Thu 7 Aug, 7.30pm

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Audio Described by Mind’s Eye Sat 9 Aug, 2.30pm

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Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Fees apply*

Tue – Thu evenings & Sat matinee Stalls £28.50, £26.50 Dress Circle £28.50, £26.50, £22.50RV, £16.50RV Upper Circle £26.50, £22.50, £20.50RV, £16.50RV Balconies £22.50, £18.50, £16.50RV

Wed matinee Stalls £26, £24 Dress Circle £26, £24, £21.50RV, £15.50RV Upper Circle £24, £21.50, £19.50RV, £15.50RV Balconies £21.50, £17.50, £15.50RV

Fri & Sat evenings Stalls £31, £28 Dress Circle £31, £28, £24.50RV, £17.50RV Upper Circle £28, £24.50, £22RV, £17.50RV Balconies £24.50, £19, £17.50RV

The Mousetrap is celebrating the 62nd year of a recordbreaking run during which over 25,000 performances have been given, including a sell-out week at Leeds Grand Theatre last year. An iconic piece of theatrical history, this is a classic whodunit written by the greatest crime writer of all time.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

‘the cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre’ THE TELEGRAPH

Concessions available – contact Box Office for details (RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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Tue 26 – Sat 30 August 2014

‘deservedly a classic among murder thrillers’ THE OBSERVER

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Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings Stalls £33, £31 Dress Circle £33, £31, £26.50RV, £12RV Upper Circle £31, £26.50, £23.50RV, £12RV Balcony £26.50

Wed & Fri matinees Stalls £27, £25 Dress Circle £27, £25, £22.50RV, £12RV Upper Circle £25, £22.50, £19.50RV, £12RV Balcony £22.50

Sat matinee Stalls £29.50, £27 Dress Circle £29.50, £27, £24.50RV, £12RV Upper Circle £27, £24.50, £21.50RV, £12RV Balcony £24.50 Prices include a £2 booking fee. Postage charge £1 where applicable. Concessions available (top 2 prices only) – contact Box Office for full details (RV = Restricted View)

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Tue 4 – Sat 8 November 2014 The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors embarks on its biggest ever tour of the UK and Ireland. With a cast including Gavin Spokes (One Man, Two Guvnors, London) in the lead role as Francis, Norman Pace (Hale and Pace) and Emma Barton (EastEnders), this acclaimed smash hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother – who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers – but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

‘Comic perfection. What are ‘The funniest show you waiting for? Book now!’ on the planet’ DAILY TELEGRAPH CAP

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Free Post-show talk Fri 7 November

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‘Of all the feel good shows, this is the funniest’ SUNDAY TIMES

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Tue 11 November – Sat 6 December 2014 Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the record-breaking sensation returns to Leeds for four weeks only.

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smashhit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives, featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

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‘this pulsating, dynamically choreographed production … oozes sex appeal’ EVENING STANDARD

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‘the biggest live theatre sensation of all time’

‘this crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot’

THE OBSERVER

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Mon – Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fees apply*

Mon – Thu & Fri 5pm Stalls £70†, £43.50, £39.50 Dress Circle £70†, £43.50, £39.50, £20RV Upper Circle £43.50, £39.50, £35, £20RV Balconies £32.50, £31.50, £15RV

Fri 8.30pm & Sat Stalls £75†, £48.50, £44.50 Dress Circle £75†, £48.50, £44.50, £25RV Upper Circle £48.50, £44.50, £40 £25RV Balconies £37.50, £36.50, £20RV Concessions available (Stalls only) – contact Box Office for details († = Premium Seats, RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Signed performance Thu 4 December, 7.30pm

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Thu 11 – Sat 20 December 2014 Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Northern Ballet at Leeds Grand Theatre. This year they take you to Neverland for a magical adventure with the boy who never grew up.

See breathtaking flying as Wendy, John and Michael soar into the night sky with Peter to a magical land of mermaids and fairy dust where children can fly and adventures happen every day. But beware, danger is just around the corner – Captain Hook and his pirates are looking for revenge and Peter Pan is top of their list.

With stunning dancing, a spectacular set by Olivier-award winning designer Peter Mumford and music by Oscarwinning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love, Billy Elliot), played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this is one of the Company’s most magical productions.

‘It has something for everyone: flying, fights, suspense, nostalgia and even a whiff of romance… this Peter Pan is a treat for young and old’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

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Evenings 7pm Matinees Wed 17, Thu & Sat 2pm; Sun 4pm (no perf. Mon 15) Fees apply*

All performances Stalls £40, £35.50 Dress Circle £40, £35.50, £18RV, £10.50RV Upper Circle £30.50, £25.50, £18, £10.50RV Balconies £18, £10.50RV

Kids go half price!

One child’s ticket half price with every full paying adult at selected performances (Stalls only). Additional children £4 off. Applies to Thu 11 (7pm), Fri 12, Sat 13 (2pm), Fri 19 & Sat 20 (7pm) only.

Concessions available – contact Box Office for full details (RV = Restricted View) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Adaptation by kind permission of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Original production supported by David Lloyd.

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Direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costumes and the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out, this spectacular West End production is returning to Leeds Grand Theatre where it wowed audiences in 2011.

Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time.

Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including Cheek to Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Let’s Face the Music & Dance and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont. An uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance, Top Hat dazzles with over 200 beautiful costumes, breathtaking dance and a love story that will set the pulse racing!

Tue 23 Wed 24 2.30pm Sat 27 2.30pm Sun 28 2.30pm Mon 29 Tue 30 2.30pm Wed 31 1.30pm

January

Tue 23 December 2014 – Sun 4 January 2015

Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4

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7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

Stalls £47, £44 Dress Circle £47, £44, £31.50RV, £25RV Upper Circle £44, £31.50, £29.50RV, £25RV Balconies £31.50, £26.50, £25RV Early Bird Offer – book & pay by 31 May & save £7.50 per ticket (Stalls only).

Bookable over phone / in person only & must quote ‘Early Bird’.

Prices include a £2 booking fee. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Concessions available (all performances, top 2 prices only) – contact Box Office for full details (RV = Restricted View)

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Evenings 7.30pm

Tue 14 – Sat 25 April 2015

Matinees Wed, Thu 16 & Sat 2.30pm Fri & Sat (incl. Matinees) Stalls £48.50, £44.50 Dress Circle £48.50, £44.50, £43RV, £24.50RV Upper Circle £44.50, £43, £34.50RV, £24.50RV Balconies £43, £29.50, £24.50RV

‘Barnum’s the name, P T Barnum, and I want to tell you that tonight, on this stage, you are going to see - bar none - every sight, wonder and miracle that name stands for!’

This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman, who lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination.

Barnum is a ‘big, sharp, witty, breathtaking, and emotional’ (THE show starring Brian Conley (Oliver!, Hairspray, Jolson) and Linzi Hateley (Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Les Misérables).

Mon – Thu (incl. Matinees)

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Stalls £44.50, £41.50 Dress Circle £44.50, £41.50, £39RV, £21.50RV Upper Circle £41.50, £39RV, £21.50RV Balconies £39, £27.50, £21.50RV

Cy Coleman’s wonderfully exuberant score includes the hits Come Follow The Band, The Colours Of My Life and There Is A Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute.

Prices include a £2 booking fee. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Concessions available (Mon – Thu, applies to £48.50 Stalls seats (eves) and £44.50 Stalls seats only) – contact Box Office for full details

‘Blockbuster Barnum!

Theatrical energy of the highest order’

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DAILY EXPRESS

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‘It’s a real event’ BBC SATURDAY REVIEW

The Ken Dodd Celebration Happiness Show Experience the genius of a true comedy legend, icon and national treasure as he celebrates 60 years of entertaining audiences during a lifetime of happiness and laughter. This special anniversary variety show for all the family has non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in Ken’s unique and varied style: everything from ballads to grand opera!

Sun 31 August 2014 6pm £24.50, £21.50, £19.50RV, £16RV +Fees*

Dawn French - Thirty Million Minutes With a sharp eye for comic detail, and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, the award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and Queen of British comedy shares how she has misguidedly spent her life vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female. Her extraordinary lack of willpower and enviable knack for nosey parking and showing off has driven her to grapple with the big stuff of life in public. 30 million minutes of life in fact.

Tue 2 September 2014 7.30pm £40.50 & £35.50 +Fees*

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock Jasper is back to his very best – mic in hand regaling the audience with his new stand-up routines before introducing his musical compatriots who have been rockin’ audiences all over the world: Bev Bevan (The Move, Electric Light Orchestra), Trevor Burton (The Move); Geoff Turton (lead singer of The Rockin’ Berries) and Joy Strachan-Brain (lead singer of celtic rock band Quill). A night of fantastic songs and Jasper where he belongs – making us laugh!

Sun 7 September 2014 7.30pm £34, £29, £27, £22RV (Prices include a £2 booking fee)

Sixties Gold Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes, Brian Poole & Chip Hawkes - back by popular demand! For lovers of Sixties music this is the ultimate line-up, brought together for Sixties Gold to celebrate the excitement and impact of the most influential era in British popular music. The sounds of the Sixties never die, they simply groove away.

Sun 2 November 2014 2.30pm & 7.30pm £30.50 & £28.50 +Fees* *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to internet & phone bookings.

Postage charge £1 where applicable.

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Behind the Scenes Join the Learning Team this summer as we open our doors to offer you a range of exciting activities for all ages.

Summer School & Youth Theatre 7-11 year olds can try their hand at DJ-ing, music making, dance and drama in our popular Rewind Remix Summer School (Mon 4 - Thu 7 August 2014). Our Youth Theatre Company at our sister venue City Varieties Music Hall is currently recruiting for theatre enthusiasts aged 8 – 21 years.

For more information and an information pack email learning@leedsgrandtheatre.com or call the Learning Team on 0113 391 7783.

Theatre Tours Explore Leeds’ most historic theatres. Our tours of Leeds Grand Theatre and our sister venue, City Varieties Music Hall, allow you to discover forgotten stories & learn how the magic happens.

Tours last 1 hour

£5 /£3 (under 18s)

leedsgrandtheatre.com Box Office 0844 848 2700 cityvarieties.co.uk

Box Office 0113 243 0808

Heritage Open Day Save the date! On Sun 14 September 2014 we’ll be throwing open our doors again as part of Heritage Open Days. Join us for this fabulous free day of actives for everyone. Keep an eye on our website for more details closer to the time.

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How to Book

Access Information

Online leedsgrandtheatre.com (24hrs)

Disability Concessions Registered disabled patrons may purchase a half price ticket for themselves and an essential companion. Please note that disability concessions and wheelchair spaces cannot be booked online – please call the Box Office on 0844 848 2700 or book in person so our staff can advise you on where best to sit for your specific access needs.

Phone & In Person 0844 848 2700 Our Box Office is located on New Briggate.

Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm On Sundays and Bank Holidays the Box Office opens one hour before the show.

Groups 10+ 0113 297 7040 (Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm)

Concessions Unless otherwise indicated concessions usually apply to the top 3 prices (excluding Premium Seats) and do not apply to Friday & weekend performances.

Where applicable regular concessions are available for over 60s, under 16s*, full-time students, LeedsCard holders, Groups 10+ and unwaged (all subject to proof of eligibility).

Exclusions may apply to all concessions – please check with Box Office for full details. (*Please note under 3s will not be admitted.)

Boxes Due to their location boxes give a side view of the stage. The rear seats of the boxes are Restricted View. Please note box seats are sold separately – to book a full box each seat must be purchased.

Terms & Conditions Refunds Sorry, we do not offer refunds on ticket purchases.

Latecomers May not be admitted until a suitable break in the performances, which may be the interval. Please note that the Latecomers Policy is set on a show by show basis. We advise you arrive at least 30 mins before the performances to avoid queues, especially if collecting tickets.

Admissions Policy Management reserves the right to refuse admission.

Cancelled Performances If a performance is cancelled we will make every effort to accommodate you at another time or offer a refund.

Concessions / Discounts Apply to full price tickets only and do not

apply to Premium or RV seats. Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability at the discretion of the Box Office. Proof of status must be shown where appropriate.

Grand Theatre Transformation Fund Tickets include a £1 donation to the Grand Theatre Transformation Fund which has been established to continue to improve and enhance the facilities at Leeds Grand Theatre.

Front row Due to the nature of live theatre the front row of the Stalls may be subject to change even after tickets go on sale. We regret we are unable to inform patrons who have purchased tickets of any such change.

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Lift Access & Wheelchair Users There is lift access to most of the auditorium (excluding the Upper Balcony) from the foyer and a wheelchair access lift to the foyer from the Box Office. Please note, some areas of the auditorium do have steep stairs and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. We recommend checking with the Box Office before purchasing a ticket if you have concerns. The theatre has 11 spaces for wheelchair users across three seating levels; 6 in the Stalls, 4 in the Dress Circle and 1 in the Upper Circle. Accessible toilets are located in the Stalls and Dress Circle.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired An infra-red system is in operation in the Stalls and Dress Circle for deaf or hearing impaired patrons. Headsets are available from the kiosk in the main foyer for a £5 refundable deposit.

Please contact Box Office for information on the best seats for this facility.

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided on request.

Access Performances AD CAP A number of performances throughout the year are Audio Described, Captioned or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted. We offer Touch Tours prior to Audio Described Performances – places are free but limited.

Please inform Box Office at the time of booking if you wish to attend the Touch Tour and contact Box Office for further information on all access performances.

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For a more detailed seating plan showing the theatre’s Access facilities please log on to www.leedsgrandtheatre.com or call the Box Office on 0844 848 2705.

Box 0844 848 2700 For a Office description of our Access Facilities our brochure.

Groupsplease 10+see 0113 297 7040

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Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate Leeds LS1 6NZ

WHERE TO FIND US Leeds Grand Theatre is situated on New Briggate in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

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