Leeds Grand Theatre brochure September 2022 - November 2023

Ensure you’re always at the front of the queue with our membership packages.

Choose from two 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. There are lots of great shows on at both Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall, from the best in comedy, music and variety to West End and Broadway blockbusters.

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

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

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

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

• 10% discount on all our bars

• Free exchanges

• Local restaurant discounts

• Q-Park discount

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

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

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

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

• 10% discount on all our bars

Priority Pass – £12 per year

• Just want priority booking? Get a Priority Pass for just £12 per year.

Performances At A Glance

September – October Opera North

Sun 30 October Sixties Gold 12

Tue 1 – Sat 5 November South Pacific 6

Tue 8 – Sat 19 November

Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical

Thu 24 November – Sat 10 December Les Misérables

Mon 12 & Thu 15 December Kevin Bridges

Tue 13 December Russell Kane 12

Wed 14 December Joanne McNally 12

Sat 17 December Dara Ó Briain

Tue 20 December – Sat 7 January Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker

2023

Sun 8 January

The Magic of Motown 12

January – March Opera North 13

Wed 8 – Sat 18 March Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby

Tue 21 March – Sat 1 April Sister Act 15

Tue 4 – Sat 15 April MAMMA MIA!

Tue 18 – Sat 22 April

LAOS presents Kinky Boots 18

Mon 24 – Sat 29 April Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) 19

Sun 7 May Jon Richardson 12

Tue 2 – Sat 6 May Wish You Were Dead 20 May – June Opera North

Mon 12 – Sat 17 June The Bodyguard 21

Mon 19 – Sat 24 June

Tue 27 June – Sat 1 July

The Commitments 22

The Rocky Horror Show 23

Mon 3 – Sat 8 July Strictly Ballroom: The Musical 24

Tue 11 – Sat 15 July

Wed 19 – Sat 22 July

Steel Magnolias 25

Hey Duggee 26

Tue 1 – Sun 6 August SIX

Tue 29 August – Sat 2 September The Mousetrap

Sun 3 September Tom Allen 12

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*Ticket discounts will be available Mon-Thu for all minimum week-long performances at Leeds Grand Theatre. Excludes Band A tickets. We endeavour to make discounts available for all one-night performances at Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties but this is not guaranteed.

Tue 14 – Sat 19 November Everybody’s Talking About Jamie 29 Visit leedsheritagetheatres.com for updates

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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

La traviata – Verdi Thu 29 September – Sat 29 October 2022

A Parisian courtesan is forced to sacrifice what may be her only chance of real love.

Orpheus - Monteverdi reimagined Fri 14 – Sat 22 October 2022

An iconic myth is retold in this meeting of the worlds between Indian and Western classical music.

Orfeo ed Euridice – Gluck Wed 26 & Fri 28 October 2022

The orchestra and singers are centre stage in this concert performance of one of opera’s most beautiful scores.

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‘THE GREATEST REVIVAL THIS YEAR’

THE TRUE STORY OF THE CORNISH CHART TOPPING

Tue 1 – Sat 5 November 2022

This powerful love story, set on a South Pacific island during World War ll, is brought thrillingly to life in this epic new five-star production direct from the West End. Chichester Festival Theatre Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs musical theatre stars Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Rob Houchen and Joanna Ampil and a sensational cast of over 30.

Featuring a full live orchestra, this ravishing musical is set to be the must see theatrical event of the year. This landmark musical features musical theatre classic songs such as SomeEnchantedEvening, I’m GonnaWashThatManRightOutaMyHair and Bali Ha’i.

Tue 8 – Sat 19 November 2022

Based on the true story of the chart topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit movies, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music. A star cast includes James Gaddas, (CoronationStreet,BillyElliotThe Musical), Parisa Shahmir (MAMMAMIA!), Robert Duncan (DropThe DeadDonkey), Anton Stephans (TheXFactor) and Susan Penhaligon (BouquetOfBarbedWire).

So, climb aboard, find your sea legs and allow yourself to fall for this critically acclaimed musical – hook, line and sinker!

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat

Signed Performance Thu 3 November, 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance Sat 5 November, 2.30pm

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Thu & Sat + Wed 16

Performance

Thu 17 November, 7.30pm

Described Performance Sat 12 November, 2.30pm

November – Sat 10 December 2022

TH E

NU TCRA CKE R

BY PETER ROWE

Tue 20 December 2022 – Sat 7 January 2023

Christmas isn’t complete until you’ve experienced the wonder of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.

Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all.

Book now to see this sell-out success for yourself and guarantee your most magical Christmas yet.

Fri 25 November 2022 – Sun 8 January 2023

We are pleased to announce that Dick Whittington has been given the Rock ‘n’ Roll treatment (from the enchanted pen of Peter Rowe) and will be rocking The Varieties stage over Christmas 2022. You’ll be wowed by this breath-taking production which mixes traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by our ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians.

£57 – £21

Evenings 7pm (except 24 & 31 Dec)

Matinees 2pm days vary

Audio Described Performance Sat 31 December, 2pm

£30 –

Signed Performance

Fri 2 December, 7pm

Sat 7 January, 2pm

Relaxed Performance Wed 28 December, 2pm

Loud music, bangs, smoke effects, flashing lights & possibly a few squirts

PRESENTS

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 – £20

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Thu

Sat

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 WestSideStory, LAOS 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 Olivier Award for Best Comedy, 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’ (Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including YoungHeartsRun Free, WillYou Love MeTomorrow and You’re SoVain.

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

£45 – £30

Tue - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm This is an amateur production.

£45 – £20

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Wed & Sat

MELODYTHORNTON

Mon 12

The award-winning, smash hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton* as Rachel Marron.

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, IWannaDanceWithSomebody and, of course, the legendary IWillAlwaysLoveYou.

7.30pm

2.30pm Sat

*Melody Thornton will perform the role of Rachel Marron at all evening performances only. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.

RODDY

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 hits performed live on stage including: TryALittle Tenderness, MustangSally, IHeardItThroughTheGrapevine and more! Adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Andrew Linnie.

Tue 27 June – Sat 1 July 2023

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 SweetTransvestite, Damn It Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping TimeWarp.

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Wed & Sat

Evenings 8pm Matinees 5pm Thu, Fri & Sat Contains strobe lighting

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 InTheAir, PerhapsPerhaps Perhaps and TimeAfterTime, 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!

Further star casting to be announced.

£55 - £43

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees 2.30pm Wed & Sat

Signed Performance Thu 6 July, 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance Sat 8 July, 2.30pm

Tue 11 – Sat 15 July 2023

Steel Magnolias is the hilarious and heart-warming true story that inspired the hit film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts.

The beloved film is now beautifully brought to life on stage and will features an all-star cast to be announced.

Six women come together in a small-town beauty salon in the American South and prove that female friendship conquers all.

Faced with the highs and lows of love and life, and amongst the chaos of work, marriage and children, they unite to gossip, unwind and set the world to rights.

£49 - £39

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Wed & Sat

15+

Signed Performance Thu 13 July, 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance Sat 15 July, 5pm

THE

THEATRE SHOW

‘EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT FROM SIX KILLER QUEENS’

Wed 19 – Sat 22 July 2023

Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s 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 going to be 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!

£26

1pm

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 five hundred 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!

Evenings 8pm Tue - Sat

5pm

2pm

Photography by Johan Persson

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

Tue 14 – Sun 19 November 2023

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold out UK & 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. £49 - £39

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm Wed, Sat & Sun Contains flashing lights

Learning Opportunities and Youth Theatre

Leeds Heritage Theatres offers a range of learning and engagement activities including schools’ projects for all key stages, Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (8–18) and Leeds Actors in Training (18–25).

We are currently recruiting for young people aged 8–11 to join our thriving, vibrant youth theatre company, to make friends and learn new skills.

For the latest news and information visit our website or email learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com

Sponsor a seat at The

Picture House

With work on The Hyde Park Picture House’s redevelopment project nearing completion, the cinema is asking for your help. For £150 you can become the sole sponsor of one of The Picture House’s new seats which, as well as being super comfy, will feel right at home inside the historic auditorium. As a thank you, The Picture House will install a personalised brass plaque on the seat of your choice, as well as invite you along to a special sponsors reception on the eve of the cinema’s reopening. Become an important part of the cinema during this crucial time.

For more details visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/support

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).

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 preshow 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.

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.

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.

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 Frequently Asked Questions on our website before contacting the venues info@leedsheritagetheatres.com

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