Leeds Grand Theatre Brochure March 2023 - September 2024

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Choose from three membership levels to receive advance notice of forthcoming shows and screenings, priority booking, plus optional added benefits of ticket discounts and savings in our bars.

Gold Membership –£36 per year (£3 per month)

1 Advance email notice of all shows and screenings at Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall

1 Up to a week’s priority booking before general sale

1 Ticket discounts – £3-£5 off up to four tickets per performance*

1 10% discount on all our bars

1 Free exchanges

1 Local restaurant discounts

1 Q-Park discount

Priority Pass – £12 per year

Silver Membership –£24 per year (£2 per month)

1 Advance email notice of all shows and screenings at Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall

1 Up to a week’s priority booking before general sale

1 Ticket discounts – £3 off up to two tickets per performance*

1 10% discount on all our bars

Performances at a Glance

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Key to Event Info

Priority Plus Membership discounts available Groups 10+ discounts available

Concessions available 12+ Age Guidance

Contains flashing and/or strobe lighting

THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN JANÁČEK

ARIADNE AUF NAXOS STRAUSS

Tosca – Puccini

Sat 21 January – Thu 2 March 2023

Tosca must save her lover from the corrupt Chief of Police who will go to any lengths to have her.

The Cunning Little Vixen – Janáček

Sat 4 February – Sat 4 March 2023

The wondrous cycle of nature is celebrated in this colourful tale, when a young Vixen breaks free from captivity and returns to the wild.

Ariadne auf Naxos – Strauss

Sat 18 February – Wednesday 1 March 2023

Chaos erupts when a film producer attempts to make two films, a comedy and a tragedy, simultaneously.

New to opera?

Book fantastic stalls seats for just £20 with Opera North’s Try it ON scheme.

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THE GREAT GATSBY

A BALLET BY DAVID NIXON CBE

Music by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett CBE

Wed 8 – Sat 18 March 2023

The 1920s roar back to life in Northern Ballet ’s Jazz Age smash. Jay Gatsby’s Long Island mansion buzzes day and night with the young, the rich and the beautiful. But as the champagne flows at his glitzy parties, glamour and romance give way to jealousy and tragedy.

This acclaimed production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel is back for 2023, lifted from page to stage by David Nixon CBE’s glorious choreography and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett CBE’s dazzling score.

£65 – £21

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Contains flashing lights

All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and West End legend Lesley Joseph, Olivier Award-winner and star of Tracy Beaker Clive Rowe, West End sensation and Hairspray favourite Lizzie Bea and Emmerdale and Waitress star Sandra Marvin as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

Featuring original music by Tony® and eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted), this is a trip back to the 70s that you will never forget.

TERRIFIC SLICE OF SUNSHINE’

Tue 4 – Sat 15 April 2023

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.

£59 – £24

Evenings 7.30pm

Tue 18 – Sat 22 April 2023

Winner of six Tony® awards on Broadway including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony® winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein.

Charlie Price reluctantly inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola.

Following highly acclaimed productions of Cats and West Side Story, LAOS, The Musical Theatre Company return, ready to get you dancing in the aisle!

Mon 24 – Sat 29 April 2023

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This ‘smart, laugh out loud funny’ (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

£45 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm (except Fri 8pm)

Matinees Fri 5pm, Sat 2.30pm

£45 – £15

Evenings 7.30pm

Tue 2 – Sat 6 May 2023

Peter James returns to Leeds with the world premiere stage adaption of Wish You Were Dead.

When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace and Cleo Morey take their first holiday together, they hope for a few days away from their everyday worlds of murder and the mortuary. But their dream escape turns out to be the holiday from hell.

Featuring an all-star cast including George Rainsford, who returns to the stage after nine years in BBC’s Casualty, Clive Mantle, much loved for many roles including Casualty and Game of Thrones and award-winning actress Katie McGlynn, star of Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Strictly Come Dancing.

£49 – £28

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm

The Pearl Fishers – Bizet

Tue 16 May – Fri 2 June 2023

Friendship, desire, betrayal. This dramatic tale of forbidden love tells the story of two men, Nadir and Zurga, and the woman who changes their friendship forever. Be swept away by gloriously romantic music from the composer of Carmen.

Requiem – Mozart & Muyanga

In collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre

Fri 26 May – Sun 4 June 2023

A coming together of two cultures in an extraordinary dance and classical double bill in collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre. Features a new work by Neo Muyanga and guest artists from South Africa.

Part of Leeds 2023.

Under 30?

£10 tickets available for under 30s

Aged 16-20? Grab a FREE ticket

Dance photograph by Robyn Walker

Tue 6 – Sat 10 June 2023

Dirty Dancing returns to Leeds following a season at London’s Dominion Theatre. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

The iconic story features the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, and an incredible cast of dancers.

See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show.

THERE’S A NEW STAR IN TOWN! PUSSYCAT DOLL

MELODY THORNTON

£55 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm (except Fri 8.30pm) Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Fri 5pm

Mon 12 – Sat 17 June 2023

The award-winning, smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy-nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer.

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and, of course, the legendary I Will Always Love You.

£58 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm

RODDY DOYLE’S

LIVE ON STAGE

Mon 19 – Sat 24 June 2023

The Commitments is a fantastically feel-good celebration of soul returning to tour the UK and Ireland five years after a phenomenally successful, record-breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour.

The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including Try A Little Tenderness, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine and more!

Adapted from the novel by Booker prize-winning author Roddy Doyle himself, directed by Andrew Linnie and featuring ITV star Nigel Pivaro.

Tue 27 June – Sat 1 July 2023

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to Leeds as part of its sell-out tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids –Brad and his fiancée Janet. When, by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget.

Featuring timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping Time Warp.

£58 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm

£60 – £30

Evenings 8pm

DIRECTED BY ANDREW LINNIE STARRING CORONATION STREET LEGEND NIGEL PIVARO

Mon 3 – Sat 8 July 2023

Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton!

Featuring smash-hit songs Love Is In The Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, plus all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect.

This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!

THE RAZOR-SHARP COMEDY WITH STYLE!

£55 – £30

Evenings

Written by ROBERT HARLING

Directed by ANTHONY BANKS

Tue 11 – Sat 15 July 2023

The hysterical, heart-warming and iconic play Steel Magnolias is coming to light up Leeds in 2023.

Follow the trials and tribulations of six fierce and sassy women as they set the world to rights in their small-town bustling beauty salon.

Unwind with a fabulous star cast, as they set up shop in this raucous classic, comedy masterpiece. Schedule your appointment now for a guaranteed side-splitting night out where all gossip is welcome.

Star casting still to be announced.

£49 – £28

Evenings

THE LIVE THEATRE SHOW

Wed 19 – Sat 22 July 2023

Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s favourite big lovable dog Hey Duggee is touring for the first time ever and here’s your chance to see him!

Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show is HUGE and will feature Duggee and the Squirrels plus many more of your favourite characters!

Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they all want you to join them at the Clubhouse.

There is so much to do, but luckily Duggee has his theatre badge. Will you get yours too? A-Woof!

Tue 25 – Sat 29 July 2023

It’s big… it’s bright… it’s a brand-spanking new production of ‘the original showbiz musical,’ 42nd Street!

Jonathan Church (Singin’ In The Rain, The Drifters Girl) directs the iconic song-and-dance spectacular featuring a hit parade of toe-tapping songs including 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo and I Only Have Eyes For You.

42nd Street is a larger-than-life, massively entertaining celebration of musicals and the irrepressible spirit of Broadway that’s guaranteed to lift anyone’s spirits. Don’t miss it!

£26 – £18

£50 – £29

Evenings 7.30pm

Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show is produced by Cuffe & Taylor and Kenny Wax Family Entertainment under license from BBC Studios

Tue 1 – Sun 6 August 2023

Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds, following its previous sell-out success!

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again... Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

Tue 29 August – Sat 2 September 2023

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover that a killer is in their midst!

For 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. Could you be next?

£45 – £30 Evenings

‘80 MINUTES OF EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT FROM SIX KILLER QUEENS. THEY WILL, THEY WILL ROCK YOU!’

Tue 14 – Sun 19 November 2023

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold-out UK and Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns to Leeds Grand Theatre.

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.

THE OFFICIAL TAKE THAT MUSICAL ‘WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, DANCE AND SING YOUR HEART OUT’

£49 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm

Tue 21 – Sat 25 November 2023

Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash-hit musical Greatest Days.

Greatest Days features more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.

Previously titled The Band, the show broke Box Office records and delighted audiences around the United Kingdom when it performed from 2017 – 2019.

Coinciding with the release of the official movie, Greatest Days is sure to be a night out at the theatre you will Never Forget.

£59 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm (except Fri 8.30pm)

Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Fri 5pm

THE NUTCRACKER

A BALLET BY DAVID NIXON CBE

Wed 29 November – Sun 10 December 2023

Christmas isn’t Christmas without the world’s best-loved ballet, back by popular demand.

It’s Christmas Eve in the Edwards household – and at a fabulous festive party, Clara’s uncle presents her with a nutcracker doll. As midnight strikes, Clara sneaks downstairs only to find herself transported into the fantastical Land of Snow, home to the Sugar Plum Fairy...

Don’t miss Northern Ballet ’s festive classic, beautifully choreographed by David Nixon CBE to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

A BALLET BY DAVID NIXON CBE

Tue 4 – Sun 9 June 2024

Northern Ballet bring their signature sparkle to this timeless love story.

When a terrifying creature threatens her father, Beauty selflessly leaves her family to live with the Beast in his castle. As time goes by, she grows strangely fond of her host, who hides an extraordinary secret... a curse that only be broken by true love.

With opulent sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and a hand-picked score of classic music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this fairy tale ballet is a must see for audiences of all ages.

‘HIT AFTER HIT IN THIS SENSATIONAL SHOW’

This season at

February 2023

22 Lloyd Griffith: One Tonne of Fun

24-25 Henning Wehn: It’ll All Come Out in the Wash

26 Urzila Carlson: It’s Personal (Extra Date)

March 2023

1 Grace Campbell: A Show About Me(n)

2 NT Live: Othello (Screening)

3 Mike Bubbins: Throwback

4 Bridget Christie: Who Am I?

5 Sara Pascoe: Success Story

8 Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up

9 Jimeoin: The Craic!

10 Roy Hemmings’ The Sound of Philadelphia & Motown Show

11 Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy’d!

12 A Century Of Swing

15-16 Northern Live: Do I Love You

19 Irish Annie’s Featuring Ricky Tomlinson

22 Gordon Buchanan: 30 Years in the Wild

23 Mike Wozniak: Zusa

Tue 19 – Sat 23 March 2024

Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to Leeds Grand Theatre as part of a major UK and Ireland tour.

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smashhit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.

From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

26 Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company: Art of Believing

29 Ivo Graham: My Future Clutter

30 Laugh in the Face of Cancer

31 Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist LIVE!

April 2023

1 25 Years Of Badly Drawn Boy

5 Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr Swallow (extra date)

6 James Haskell: Sex, Tries & Videotape

7 Dreamcoat Stars

8 NT Live: Life of

£55 – £30

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

14 Nick Mohammed Presents The Very Best & Worst Of Mr Swallow

15 Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook

19 Francis Rossi: Tunes & Chat

20 Phil Wang: Wang In There, Baby!

21 Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

26-27 Tim Vine: Breeeep!

28 Richard Dawson

29 Babatunde Aléshé: Babahood

30 Rosie Holt: The Woman’s Hour

May 2023

4 The D-Day Darlings: King’s Coronation Tour

5-6 Rhys James: Spilt Milk

7 Europhoria

10 NT Live: GOOD (Screening)

11 Tim Key: Mulberry

12 A Country Night In Nashville

14 Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

19 The Manfreds:

60 Years Of Hits, Jazz & Blues

20 Eric Bibb: Ridin’ Tour 2023

21 Kate Garner: London Girl

22 Tim Key: Mulberry

23 John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest

24 Mark Steel: An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning

25 The Scummy Mummies: Greatest Hits

27 The Tiger Lillies: From the Circus to the Cemetery

28 NT Live: Best of Enemies (Screening)

June 2023

3 Bamboogie

9 Danny Bhoy: Now is Not a Good Time

10 Simply Dylan

15 The Searchers Thank You Tour

16 The Many Voices of Debra Stephenson

Comedy & Concerts

Check out more comedy and concerts at City Varieties on page 31

Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle Sun 5 March 2023

FastLove: The Tribute to George Michael Mon 17 July 2023

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame Sun 25 June 2023

Cirque: The Greatest Show Sun 16 July 2023

Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree Sun 17 March 2024

Tom Allen: Completely Sun 3 September 2023

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer Fri 6 & Sat 7 September 2024

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit Tour Sun 7 May 2023

High Performance Live Sun 2 July 2023

The Proclaimers Sun 9 July 2023

Fri

Leeds Heritage Theatres presents

Fri 24 November 2023 –

Sun 7 January 2024

Book

Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk

Ahead of The Hyde Park Picture House’s reopening this April, the cinema has launched its brand-new membership scheme – helping audiences to save money this year and beyond.

Learning Opportunities and Youth Theatre

Leeds Heritage Theatres offers a wide range of learning and engagement activities for young people to take part in, including Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (8–18) and Leeds Actors In Training (18–25). For school classes Leeds Heritage Theatres offers several cross-curricular practical workshops and tours for all key stages.

With three membership types to choose from – 16mm, 35mm and 70mm – new members can enjoy exclusive benefits including free tickets, discounts on food and drink, and priority booking.

Support from members is crucial in helping the cinema deliver even more accessible screenings, including its ‘Memory Matinees’, designed for audiences living with dementia and their families/carers.

With all new memberships lasting a full 12 months from the day the cinema opens, it’s never too early to join. For full details and to sign-up today, visit: hpph.co.uk

Looking for something to do in the school holidays?

The Grand Academy has different activities and workshops for you to get involved with and awaken your creativity.

What part will you play?

For more information visit our website or email

learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com

Join Our Access Scheme

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 key benefits to users.

To join, or find out more about the scheme or our accessible performances, please visit leedsheritagetheatres.com/access, email boxoffice@leedsheritagetheatres.com or call 0113 205 3899 (access queries only).

Merchandise

Treat yourself, your family or your friends to a souvenir of our venues. Make your selection from our tote bags, mugs and keyrings, which are also available to order online.

Refreshments

Our theatre bars are open pre-show and during the interval.

At The Grand, you may also order your refreshments for delivery to your seat, either pre-show or during the interval.

Find the Preoday app link on our Plan Your Visit pages to order before your arrival, on the day of your visit. At the venue you may use the QR code to access the app and place your order. All orders will close five minutes prior to the performance start.

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of theatre with our vouchers valid at both The Grand and City Varieties. Order online or via Box Office on 0113 243 0808.

Opera North and Howard Assembly Room events not included.

Seating Plans

Seating plans for Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties may be viewed and downloaded via our website.

General Enquiries

For your convenience, always check the FAQs on our website before contacting our venues. Can’t find the answer? Email info@leedsheritagetheatres.com

Photos © Tony O’Connell

TICKETS

Online

leedsheritagetheatres.com

Phone 0113 243 0808

Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm (6pm on non-performance days). Sundays and Bank Holidays from 1 hour prior to show

Groups only

0113 297 7040

In person

Leeds Grand Theatre

46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU Limited hours – check online

All prices listed in this publication include booking fees. Additional postage charges may be incurred if applicable. For full Terms & Conditions of booking, plus information on concession eligibility and fees, please visit our website.

Tickets are non-refundable but you may insure your purchase via our partner, Booking Protect. Full details of this service may be found in our T&C online.

Leeds Grand Theatre

46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU

A company controlled by Leeds City Council. Tickets are sold on behalf of producers and promoters by Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd (T/A Leeds Heritage Theatres), as well as for inhouse productions.

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Event information correct at time of going to print. Leeds Heritage Theatres reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notification.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)