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DogFest Yorkshire
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsDogFest is the ultimate dog’s day out; you can try your hand (or paw) at a variety of have-a-go activities, enter the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show or take part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stunning stately home and grounds at Harewood. Plus, there’s loads of stalls, festival food and drink, and more dogs than you can ever imagine!
Opera North’s Falstaff
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith mountainous debts piling up, Sir John Falstaff resolves to relieve himself of financial embarrassment by seducing two wealthy wives of Windsor. 7pm. Wed & Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
Fame The Musical
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsBased on the 1980’s phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash-hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts. £19.80 - £22.
Songs from the Rat Pack
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe 16-piece Leeds-based Northern Swing Orchestra - Featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jnr., the evening promises to be an event not to be missed.
Armouries Interest Group
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsIf you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussion and enjoy talks about the collection. First Wed of each month. Free.
Opera North’s Masque of Might
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking inspiration from the masque – the 17th Century equivalent of a variety show in its mix of song, dance and spectacle – Sir David Pountney has skilfully assembled a thoroughly modern entertainment that showcases some of Purcell’s best music written for – but now rarely heard in – the theatre. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
Romeo and Juliet
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThe most famous of love stories, Romeo & Juliet has intense passion at its heart, alongside an irrepressible desire for change. This gripping 90-minute performance is by graduating actors and actor musicians from Leeds Conservatoire. 2pm & 7.30pm.
Light Night Leeds – Arts & Light Festival
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsLight Night Leeds invites people to see the city in a new light and discover free arts events across the city centre. From large-scale light projections and interactive installations, to music, dance and street performances, there is always something for everyone. Free.
Teach Rex LIVE – TREX Show
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsGet ready for an unforgettable educational adventure as a team of life-sized, roaring dinosaurs take the stage, captivating audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the prehistoric world come to life right before your eyes. 10am & 12.20pm. £9.90 - £11.
Martyn Ashton – Bike Party
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsOne of the biggest personalities in mountain biking, former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, GMBN’s Martyn Ashton. Despite a life-changing back-break in 2013, Martyn has continued to explore what’s possible on a bike! In Bike Party, Martyn will take audiences through an entertaining look at his life on bikes. £17.50 - £20.50.
Gareth Gates: The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome
'One of comedy's most original voices' (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots.
Spooky Streets
Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, LeedsExperience our Victorian Streets spookily decorated for Halloween and find the creepy creatures with a terrifying family trail! Tues - Fri & Sun 10am - 5pm, Sat 12pm - 5pm.
Fox Willow Weaving Workshop
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsJoin Leilah Vyner from Dragon Willow to learn how to create a beautiful, life sized Fox. During this one day workshop, Leilah will guide you through the art of creating sculpture from willow. All materials and lunch included.
Pirates and highwaymen
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsCome and hear some great adventure stories and enjoy lots of live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is free.
Sixties Gold: 60s Explosion Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsExperience the magic of the 1960s as Sixties Gold returns to The Grand. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £40 - £43.
Sociable History Club – Waddington’s Games of Leeds
Leeds City Museum Millennium Square, LeedsDiscover the history of the famous board game makers, from printing theatre posters to working with Winston Churchill himself.
The Bubble Show
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsJoin Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! £14.30, concs £13.20.
Calendar Girls the Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis brand-new production of the award-winning musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, features a re-imagined book and new music! 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsRope by Patrick Hamilton. The play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock, a pitch black comedy of murder and intrigue. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. Adult £15, concs £13.
Artisan Winter Market
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsFor five days only, over 100 local makers, crafters and producers will fill Harewood’s North Park Walk for this special Artisan Winter Market. Tickets include entrance to the Artisan Winter Market and the grounds and gardens. Pre-booked £5, on the day £7 .50.
High Times and Dirty Monsters
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThis raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop gig theatre show shares the good times and the not so good times of being young and disabled in 2023. Various times. £15 - £20.
Reverend Richard Coles: Borderline National Trinket
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsAn intimate evening with a unique national treasure embarking on a first full national tour because he’s done pretty much everything else a person can do.
Greatest Days – Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsGreatest 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. Various times. £30 - £59.
Snow White
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsFeaturing breath-taking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance, with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation, Snow White is the pantomime that is simply wicked, simply wonderful and simply must be seen! Various times & prices.
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix 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 an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times & prices.
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsThis heartwarming 45 minute immersive experience promises unforgettable memories and pure festive magic. Each experience has capacity for up to 21 people, including both adults and children. Various prices.
Oliver!
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsBased on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices.
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsPerformed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. 7pm, mat 2pm. £72-£20.
The Enormous Crocodile
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsA new musical version of Roald Dahl’s picture book featuring tasty tunes and mischievous puppets suitable for those 4+. Various times. £15 - £20.
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LeedsIndustrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free.
A Christmas Carol
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThe award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.
I Should Be So Lucky: The Official Stock, Aitken & Waterman Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken and Waterman musical. All the Hit Factory songs you know and love – finally on stage in an all-new, feel-good musical! 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£22 - £53.
VIKING YULE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThe Vikings are returning to spend the Yule festival at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds again this mid-winter. Join us for an action-packed programme of demonstrations, have-a-go activities, battle stories and much more.
Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsFeaturing the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. £31 - £41.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsExplore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
Life of Pi
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWinner of five Olivier Awards, including Best Play, see the West End spectacle on its first ever UK tour. It will make you believe in the power of theatre. 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £27 - £52.
The Magic of Motown
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsGet ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThis ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
National Theatre: Skylight (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsReturning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). £13 - £18.
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsParalympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50.
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIt’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices.
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsViral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars.
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsIf you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over. Free.
Frankenstein
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsMary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £35.
Opera North’s Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsEnjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov’s rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. From £16.
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!
Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand-new musical medleys, stunning solo performances and a few surprises!
Pete Whittaker – Fine Lines
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsBig wall free solo climbing remains an area of the sport that climbers and public are yet to wrap their heads around. Pete explores the art of free solo climbing, taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway. £19, concs £16.50.