This August marks one year since I joined Leeds Heritage Theatres as CEO, and what a year it’s been. I’ve had the chance to meet inspiring people, witness unforgettable performances, and reflect deeply on the role our venues play in the life of our city.
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This year, we’ve been thinking hard about the future. About how we grow, who we serve, and how we continue to create space for bold, exciting, and meaningful work. That means celebrating local identity while welcoming creative voices from across the UK and beyond – on stage, on screen, and perhaps in places we’ve not yet explored.
Our beautiful venues are more than just buildings. They’re places for connection, joy, challenge and celebration, and this season reflects all of that and more.
I’m especially excited that we’ll be welcoming our third National Theatre production this year with Dear England, a moving and funny story about football and what brings us together.
At Leeds Grand Theatre, Opera North returns with a brand-new production of The Sound of Music, and we’re thrilled to present Northern Ballet ’s Merlin, a magical adventure for all ages, as well as The Nutcracker, a sparkling festive tradition for families.
We’re also hosting an exciting run of West End hits, including the global stage sensation MAMMA MIA! , the hilarious Mrs. Doubtfire, the empowering musical comedy Legally Blonde, 2:22: A Ghost Story, and more.
From TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers: The Play, Sunny Afternoon to Here & Now: The Steps Musical, there’s something to lift every spirit.
Over at City Varieties Music Hall, our much-loved Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto returns with Aladdin, alongside a packed programme of music, comedy, and variety.
And at Hyde Park Picture House, you’ll find a beautifully curated mix of new releases, cult favourites, guiltfree festive pleasures and seasonal classics, including our now-traditional screening of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Leeds audiences are known for their warmth and energy, and we’re so proud to share these stories with you.
Vicky Cheetham CEO, Leeds Heritage Theatres
MERLIN
A BALLET BY DREW M C ONIE
by Grant Olding
Sat 13 – Sat 20 September 2025
Meet Merlin, a young boy with a big destiny and even bigger magical powers. Throw in conflicted kingdoms and a dragon with smoke curling from its nostrils, and you’ve got the makings of an unforgettable adventure.
Choreographed by acclaimed West End choreographer Drew McOnie, this powerful production blends classical ballet with emotional storytelling to bring a legendary world to life.
Join young Merlin on his journey of discovery in a theatrical experience that’s magical, moving and made for all ages.
£68 – £23
Boxes: from £82pp
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Music
Sat 4 – Wed 22 October 2025
Opera and dance combine in this story with a dark heart and strong contemporary resonance.
Susanna is the victim of two powerful, predatory men out to destroy her reputation. As society swallows their lies and public opinion turns, Susanna holds fast to her truth.
This collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre is a compelling story for our times, set against some of Handel’s most memorably melodic music performed live by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North.
Sat 18 October – Sat 1 November 2025
A heart-warming tale of friendship and romance that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure.
When struggling poet Rodolfo meets quiet seamstress Mimì, it’s love at first sight. With empty pockets but full hearts, will their love be enough to see them through a freezing winter in 1960s France?
This acclaimed production, complete with Puccini’s glorious music performed live by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, speaks straight to the heart of anyone who has ever been young and loved and lost.
New to opera? Give it a try with £20 tickets and a welcome treat. Visit operanorth.co.uk/newtoopera.
Online: operanorth.co.uk | Opera North Box Office: 0113 223 3600
From £16*
6.30pm & 7pm (days vary)
Tue 28 Oct 2pm & Sat 1 Nov 2pm
1 November, 2pm
Fri 30 January – Fri 20 February 2026
It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives.
But with Count Almaviva looking set to make a move on the bride-to-be, the young couple must hatch a shrewd plan to secure their happy ending. Cue a whirlwind of secret scheming and surprise revelations.
This new production reimagines the mischief in a quintessential modern country home. With Mozart’s music performed live by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, it all adds up to an invitation that’s too good to turn down.
New to opera? Give it a try with £20 tickets and a welcome treat. Visit operanorth.co.uk/newtoopera. Online: operanorth.co.uk | Opera North Box Office: 0113 223 3600
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a new play by James Graham set design by Es Devlin directed by Rupert Goold The i, WhatsOnStage, Broadway World, The Arts Desk
DECADE’S BIGGEST THEATRICAL TRI UMPH’
The smash-hit production
DEAR ENGLAND
Tue 4 – Sat 8 November 2025
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash-hit comes to Leeds, in a highly anticipated national tour.
Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this joyous, five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) from multi-award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC). David Sturzaker (Doctors) plays Gareth Southgate in this uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. He is joined by Samantha Womack (Eastenders and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as team psychologist Pippa Grange.
A co-production with JAS Theatricals
£68 – £33
Boxes: from £70pp
7.30pm
Tue 11 – Sat 29 November 2025
New York Times calls it ‘the best musical of this century.’ Washington Post says ‘it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves ‘grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’ It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier-winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
£91 – £31
Boxes: from £71pp
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Fri & Sat 2.30pm
MICHAEL HARRISON IN ASSOCIATION WITH CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRESENTS
BOUBLIL & SCHÖNBERG’S
Tue 2 – Sat 13 December 2025
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream.
Embarking on a major UK Tour, this epic production arrives at Leeds Grand Theatre this December.
£91 – £41
Boxes: from £95pp
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Performance
4 December, 7.30pm
Described Performance
6 December, 2.30pm
7.30pm
NUTCRACKER The
A BALLET
BY DAVID NIXON CBE
‘A CHRISTMAS CRACKER BY A STAR COMPANY’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘A FABULOUS FESTIVE BALLET’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Thu 18 December 2025 – Sun 4 January 2026
Step into a magical world this holiday season with Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
Join Clara on an enchanting adventure where toys come to life, snowflakes dance, and a mysterious Nutcracker battles the Mouse King. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is performed live in this heartwarming production filled with exquisite dancing and sumptuous sets.
A festive favourite for all the family, it’s a joyful celebration of Christmas, imagination and the magic of storytelling through dance.
£79 – £23
Boxes: from £92pp
Evenings 7pm
2pm
Fri 28 November 2025 – Sun 11 January 2026
By PETER ROWE • Director ROB SALMON
JOHN CLEESE’S
IS POLLY
DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER
Tue 6 – Sat 10 January 2026
The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major, and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable 12 episodes.
Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
£71 – £36
Boxes: from £81pp
Evenings 7.30pm
THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL
YOU REALLY GOT ME SET ME FREE WATERLOO SUNSET SUNNY AFTERNOON LOLA ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT
DEAD END STREET AND MANY, MANY MORE... DAYS
Tue 24 – Sat 28 February 2026
This ‘triumphant, show-stopping’ (Mail on Sunday) musical celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of The Kinks, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue, including You Really Got Me, Lola and All Day and All of the Night. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon charts the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of the most iconic bands of all time – jam-packed with their irresistible music that influenced an entire generation.
Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious 60s, Sunny Afternoon is an ‘exhilarating’ (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the band that changed it all.
£58 – £31
Boxes: from £66pp
Evenings 7.30pm
2.30pm
Music and Lyrics RAY DAVIES
Book JOE PENHALL
Original Story by RAY DAVIES
Director EDWARD HALL
GENTLEMAN JACK
Sat 7 – Sat 14 March 2026
Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack tells the extraordinary story of Yorkshire legend Anne Lister with charm, energy and heart.
Inspired by her infamous secret diaries, this brand-new ballet follows the life and loves of a remarkable woman who lived on her own terms. With skillful dancing, vibrant storytelling and new live music, Gentleman Jack brings history to life in a fresh and engaging way.
Bold, witty and full of spirit, it’s a celebration of a truly original character.
£70 – £23
Boxes: from £82pp
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Audio Described Performance Sat 14 March, 2.30pm
A ballet by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa | Music by Claire Cowan
Tue 17 March – Sat 4 April 2026
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is rollin’ into Leeds Grand Theatre on its first ever UK & Ireland tour.
Experience her inspiring story live on stage, set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High.
Written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this five-star show is ‘a raw musical triumph’ (Times).
£65 – £32
Boxes: from £80pp
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm
25 March, 7.30pm
Also at The Grand
Elis & John
That Feels Significant Live!
Sun 21 September 2025
Amadeus Live In Concert
Thu 30 October 2025
Psycho Live In Concert
Fri 31 October 2025
Chris McCausland Yonks!
Sun 2 November 2025
Chris Ramsey Here Man
Sun 22 February 2026
Al Murray
All You Need is Guv
Sun 12 April 2026
The Extra Mile
An Audience with Kevin Sinfield
Tue 21 April 2026
Clinton Baptiste
Spectral Intercourse
Wed 22 April 2026
Opera North’s The Big Opera Mystery
Sat 25 October 2025
Judi Love All About The Love
Sun 26 April 2026
Josh Widdicombe Not My Cup of Tea
Wed 29 April 2026
For updates, visit leedsheritagetheatres.com
Tom Davis Spudgun
Fri 1 May 2026
Tue 7 – Sat 11 April 2026
Leeds, get ready! LAOS Musical Theatre Company proudly returns to Leeds Grand Theatre with Shrek The Musical, following their hugely popular, rave-reviewed production of Les Misérables in 2025.
Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and more for a hilariously heartwarming adventure full of magic, romance, and fairytale twists. Whether you loved the film or are new to the swamp, this production promises spectacular sets, show-stopping songs, and laughter for all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Shrek The Musical live on stage.
£49 – £25
Boxes: from £49pp
Evenings 7pm
Matinees Wed, Fri & Sat 2pm
Tue 5 – Sun 10 May 2026
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with this hilarious and heart-warming new musical, based on the songs of pop phenomenon Steps.
Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. With Caz and her friends around, who knows what love has in store…
Here & Now is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO, and music legend Pete Waterman, and features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including Stomp, 5,6,7,8, and Last Thing On My Mind.
It’d be a tragedy to miss it!
£61 – £31
Boxes: from £71pp
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 4pm
justice never looked so good!
LAURENCE O’KEEFE &
NELL BENJAMIN
Tue 9 – Sat 13 June 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from it-girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. Bend and snap up your tickets today!
£61 – £31
Boxes: from £71pp
Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm
11 June, 7.30pm
13 June, 2.30pm
The
Hit Play
by DANNY ROBINS
Directed
by
MATTHEW DUNSTER & GABRIEL VEGA WEISSMAN
Mon 11 – Sat 16 May 2026
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22: A Ghost Story now comes to Leeds.
Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist. It has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood, and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…
On and off stage, we strive to put young people at the heart of our venues by fostering opportunities to access the arts, explore creativity, develop skills, and have fun.
For schools
Our programme for schools and colleges ranges from standalone curriculum-linked and careers workshops to long-term projects, such as our after school drama clubs.
For families
Every year, we produce a full-scale musical for The Varieties’ stage with our inclusive and vibrant company for 8–18s, Leeds Grand Youth Theatre.
To spark the imagination during the school holidays, we offer a variety of creative LHT Unwrapped sessions for 6–14s. Visit leedsheritagetheatres.com/take-part or get in touch via learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com to find out more.
YOU ALREADY KNOW YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT!
Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is irresistibly told through the timeless hits of ABBA.
Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget!
Every day’s a holiday at MAMMA MIA! , so have the time of your life at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
£66 – £36
Boxes: from £76pp
Evenings 7.30pm
2.30pm
Thu 9 July – Sat 1 August 2026
The stage is alive with The Sound of Music .
Worlds collide when free-spirited nun Maria is made governess in the strict household of Captain von Trapp. Seven rowdy children may be a handful, but Maria’s infectious zest for life soon captures their hearts and minds, and even softens the Captain’s steely heart.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless musical, with all the classic hits like Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things and Climb Ev’ry Mountain, brought to life by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North.
Help is on the way, dears
Leeds! Leeds!
The Hit Comedy Musical
Tue 10 – Sun 29 November 2026
Helloooo, poppets! The critically acclaimed West End comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the beloved film, is coming to Leeds from November 2026! This ‘genuinely funny’ (Time Out) show has all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers.
Daniel, an out-of-work actor (played by the show-stopping Gabriel Vick) will do anything for his kids. After a messy divorce, he disguises himself as Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire to stay in their lives – learning what it truly means to be a father.
A ‘surefire hit’ (Telegraph, Daily Express) – BOOK NOW, DEARS!
£61 – £31
Boxes: from £71pp
Evenings 7.30pm
2.30pm, Sun 2pm
Access
Leeds Heritage Theatres is constantly working towards being more accessible for all our audiences. To help make your visit easier and more enjoyable, we operate a free Access Membership Scheme, offering free benefits to members.
To join, or find out more about the scheme and accessible performances, please visit leedsheritagetheatres.com/access, email boxoffice@leedsheritagetheatres.com, or call 0113 205 3899 (access queries only).
Virtual tour and seating plan
Seating plans for Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties can be viewed and downloaded via our website. Virtual tours are also available, providing a glimpse into our venues, giving our audiences chance to familiarise themselves ahead of their visit.
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Step away from bustling crowds by reserving a space in Bar 1878, a relaxed environment to meet both pre-show and at the interval. To book, add to your basket during the booking process, or call
Box Office.
Refreshments
Our bars are open pre-show and during the interval, serving a selection of refreshments. Whilst we don’t serve hot food, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby to enjoy pre- or post-show food. Don’t forget, Gold Members get discounts at several Leeds-based restaurants.
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