Sun 14 September 10am – 4pm

Your chance to come and explore the world-famous City Varieties!From a music room above a pub, to the home of ‘The Good Old Days’, the City Varieties has welcomed the very best comedians, musicians and performers for nearly 150 years. Come and discover how this rare surviving example of a Victorian music hall has been restored to its former glory and hear stories from the building’s fascinating and often colourful past.

The whole family can be entertained with creative workshops, craft activities, treasure trails and competitions.

Cost: FREE

Sun 14 September 10am – 4pm

From the day the doors first opened with a performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on 18th November 1878, audiences have kept returning to Leeds Grand Theatre to enjoy performances and events in this Grade II* listed building.

Competitions, creative workshops, talks and craft activities will be available throughout the day in Leeds Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Room from Opera North, Northern Ballet and Leeds Amateur Operatic Society. The whole family can be entertained with arts and crafts activities, treasure trails and competitions.

Cost: FREE

Heritage Open Days

Our sister venue, Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House on Briggate, will also be open to explore.

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Explore Leeds’ most historic theatres, discover forgotten stories and learn how the magic happens.

Tours of both theatres last one hour each.

Cost: £5/£3 (under 18s) per tour

Contact the Box Office or go online for more details and to book.

City Varieties Music Hall

Wed 30 July 11am – 12 noon

Sat 9 August 11am – 12 noon

Wed 13 August 11am – 12 noon

Wed 24 September 11am – 12 noon

Sat 11 October 11am – 12 noon

Wed 22 October 11am – 12 noon

Leeds Grand Theatre

Mon 11 August 1pm – 2pm

Fri 29 August 1pm – 2pm

Sat 30 August 10am – 11am

Wed 26 November 1pm – 2pm

Wed 3 December 1pm – 2pm

Theatre Tours

Private Group ToursIf you would like to enquire about a private group tour – please contact the learning team via learning@cityvarieties.co.uk or 0113 297 7042.

Proprietor: Leeds Grand Theare and Opera House LtdRegistered in England: No 978161A company controlled by: Leeds City CouncilRegistered address: 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ Reg Charity: No 500408VAT Reg: No 865 9525 74

BOOK YOUR PLACES NOW!Box Office 0113 243 0808www.cityvarieties.co.uk

Fresh from previous musical triumphs Return to the Forbidden Planet and Little Shop of Horrors, City Varieties Youth Theatre Company present Peter Pan, the Musical – their take on the classic tale of the boy who couldn’t bear to grow up.

Set to music, with raw stage combat and beautiful choreography, you’ll find yourself swept away by the classic tale, finding some unique twists and turns along the way. Meet Shadow Wendy and Shadow Peter as they dance what cannot be uttered. Immerse yourself in the world of inept pirates, cheeky Lost Boys and fearsome Warriors. prepare to be ‘Hooked’ from the start.

This is Peter Pan as you will never have seen it. 

Fri 25 & Sat 27 July 7pmAdults £9.50, Children £7 Family ticket £28(2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Written by Tim Crouch

Who is the mysterious Kaspar?

A scruffy, silent boy is found wandering the streets of the big city. The authorities, at a loss, send him to a sleepy small-town school to start a new life. Kaspar struggles to find his voice as deep seated prejudices are unearthed and tolerance pushed to its limits as school staff and pupils chatter noisily around him, unsure how to handle this delinquent disaster so rudely dropped into their midst. 

The City Varieties Youth Theatre Company presents an updated and extended version of this deeply moving, darkly comical ensemble tale, inspired by Kaspar Hauser. 

‘Crouch’s plays make up one of the most important bodies of English-language playwriting to have emerged so far in the twenty-first century...’Stephen Bottoms, Professor of Contemporary Theatre & Performance at the University of Manchester

Sat 19 July 7pmAdults £9.50, Children £7 Family ticket £28(2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

From the weird to the wonderful, the City Varieties’ stage has seen it all. Hypnotised alligators, escapologists, magicians and even a bear have taken to the stage and now it’s your turn!

Back by popular demand, we invite young people aged 7 to 11 to learn new skills in drama, music making, DJing and more whilst exploring the sights and sounds of our world famous stage. Show off your new talents and fuse the old with the new in your very own performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

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BOOK NOW 0113 243 0808www.cityvarieties.co.ukPlease note: Ticket levy does not apply. A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

The showcase will be for an invited audience on Thursday 7 August, 2pm – 3pm. 

Places are limited, so book your place now!Please note, once payment has been madeplease complete a Booking Form to confirm your child’s place.

Cost: £85 per child

Call Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk to book your placesYou can download a Registration Form from our website or request one from Box Office.

Mon 4 – Thur 7 August 10am – 3pm

7-11YEARS

11-17YEARS

Every day of the festival will start with a free 30 minute tour of City Varieties at 10am, led by young people. Workshops will run 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm with different activities happening everyday, priced at £3 per person per workshop. The historic Circle Bar will be open at lunchtime for drinks, snacks and games.

To book or for further details of each workshop and timings please visit our websitewww.cityvarieties.co.uk or contact Box Officeon 0113 243 0808.

Want to try something different, test out your creativity, have fun and develop new skills?

Funded by the City Centre Youth Activity Fund

Tue 26 – Fri 29 August

Why not take part in our Young People’s Takeover Festival at City Varieties Music Halland Leeds Grand Theatre?

Planned by young people, this is your chanceto have a go at contemporarydance, learn the secrets oftheatrical make-up, try yourhand at costume design, honeyour script and song writingskills or even join a choir.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Piers Chater-RobinsonAdapted from the play by J M BarrieAn amateur production by arrangement withSAMUEL FRENCH LTD