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THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsBased on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £14 - £32.
Leeds Super Comic Con
Royal Armouries New Dock Hall Armouries Drive,, LeedsThere will be a huge geeky market selling merchandise and collectables from all of your favourite franchises. In partnership with Royal Armouries. Entry is £10 (under 16s £5). Pay on the door (cash only) available from 11am - 4pm.
Fin Taylor: Daddy Self-Care
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsFin Taylor is back on the road with a brand-new trunk of painfully funny stand-up for 2023. He has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK.
THE LIGHT PRINCESS
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsWith Director Sophie Gilpin, and Musical Director Tom Newall, Leeds Conservatoire presents a brand new opera production based on the classic fairy tale by George MacDonald. Using music from pre-existing opera scenes, reworked in to a new production, we tell the story of The Light Princess, a princess cursed from birth, who seeks to beat the spell set upon her. 6pm & 8.30pm. £3 - £12, unwaged free.
Mark Beaumont – Faster
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsMark Beaumont’s adventures have taken him to over 100 countries over the past twenty years, making him one of the most respected ultra-endurance athletes on the planet. Five years on from his famous ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, there is no sign of anyone breaking his circumnavigation World Record. Faster captures the wanderlust to find new disciplines of cycling and new wild places, including those closer to home. £18.50, concs £15.50.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsNorthern Ballet’s sell-out sensation is back – get ready for the most glamorous party in town. Bursting with passion, style and drama, don’t miss this blockbuster ballet. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £21 - £65.
Historical Firearms Weekend
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThis weekend our live interpretations and presentations will focus on firearms. Throughout the weekend there will be firing demonstrations and the opportunity to handle objects from the collection. Free but need to book.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby: Over 55s Workshop
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking place on stage, Northern Ballet’s workshops are suitable for those with dance experience or beginners with a secret desire to dance. Whatever your age or ability, ex-Premier dancer Pippa Moore MBE* will guide you through the session, leaving you feeling fresh, inspired and empowered!
Sister Act
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsDon’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £52.
The Polish military of the Second Republic
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsPreparations for war 1918-39. How the Polish state expanded its military capabilities after the First World War. This is an online lecture. Please register your interest to be sent a link for the live presentation.
Royal Armouries – Daily Shows
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsDaily shows taking place in our galleries throughout the day. Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm. Open every day during school holidays. Free entry.
James Ketchell: It’s all Mental
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds‘It’s All Mental’ is record-breaking aviator, adventurer and author James Ketchell’s second UK tour. The only person on the planet to have climbed Everest, cycled around the world AND rowed an ocean, will be sharing his mind-set and the mentality needed to achieve difficult, and what sometimes feel like unattainable, goals. £17.50, concs £14.40.
KATHYRN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThis popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsDirect from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £45.
Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsAdapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the latest thrilling instalment of the Grace series most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £28 - £49.
The D-Day Darlings: King’s Coronation Tour
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsTo celebrate the King’s Coronation and the UK’s Premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings present their sensational coronation celebration show. A show suitable for the whole family. Not to be missed!
Coronation Celebrations at Harewood
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsHarewood will be decked out for all things royal on the Bank Holiday weekend with royal-themed children’s activities, screenings of the coronation, special menus in the cafés and a street party atmosphere!
Coronation Picnic at Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsCome along and celebrate the King’s Coronation. Bring a picnic and enjoy special activities and entertainment. Admission is £5 for everyone over 1 and includes entry into the House and Farm. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the picnic site, in the house or farm (except for assistance dogs).
Chicken Soup
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsA play about community spirit, endurance, and the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. A well-rounded and honest portrayal of family and friendship, with a down-to-earth dash of northern charm and female grit.
An Evening with Nicola Adams
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsSpend an evening with Great Britain’s most successful boxer of all time, Nicola Adams, for an intimate and inspirational night charting her incredible career.
Opera North’s The Pearl Fishers
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe Pearl Fishers tells the story of two men, Nadir and Zurga, whose vow of friendship founders on their love for the same woman, the priestess Léïla. Sung in french with English titles. From £15.
Dirty Dusting
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsA searing indictment of ageism in the 21st century heavily disguised as a hysterical, laugh-out-loud, heart-warming comedy.
Mark Steel: An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThere is so much to yell about. There’s the modern world in which you spend so long trying to work out iTunes, that it’s easier to form a band and learn the songs.
Opera North’s Requiem
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIn Opera North’s latest collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre, Dane Hurst (West Side Story Symphonic Dances) directs and choreographs the Requiem alongside a new work created with guest artists from South Africa. In this cross-cultural production, Phoenix and performing artists from South Africa will join forces with the Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North conducted by Garry Walker in a unique response to the grief experienced by so many around the world during the pandemic. 7pm, Sun mat 2.30pm. From £15.
National Theatre: Best of Enemies (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsDavid Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multi-award winning new drama.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsCreated by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Various times and prices.
Tea & talk club
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsJoin us on the last Wednesday of every month for an hour of sociable history in Temple Newsam House. This month Community Curator Aleks Fagelman will uncover the long history of Leeds Industrial Museum and the textile industry in Leeds more widely.
Zog
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsWith lively songs from Joe Stilgoe and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages. Various times and prices.
Dirty Dancing
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsSee the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show. Various times. £30 - £55.
The Bodyguard
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe international, 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. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £58.
Modern Embroidery Workshop
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsSuitable for those with no prior knowledge of embroidery and those who want to explore new techniques using stitches they already know. In this workshop you will learn how to use water colour paints on fabric to create a background on which to add texture and pattern using simple hand embroidery stitches.
Kenton Cool – Everest: The Untold Story
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsTo celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first successful summit, Kenton Cool, the 16x summit non-Sherpa world record-holder, has created a new show to take audiences on a fascinating journey through the history of the highs and lows of summit attempts, on one of the world’s most magnificent mountains: from its first ‘discovery’ as part of the Great Indian Trigonometric Survey, through to the perceived ‘bucket list adventure’ that it is considered today.
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased 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 and Coronation Street‘s Faye Brookes! 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.
In Dreams
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsRoy Orbison's iconic music creates the backdrop in this brand-new musical about a contemporary love story. 7.45pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £14 - £32.
An Evening of Burlesque
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the UK’s longest running Burlesque show is back touring the nation and it’s bigger than ever. £28 - £36.
The Big Harewood Garden Party
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsBring your checked blankets and wicker baskets and eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment as we appreciate the way that food crosses divides.
The Proclaimers
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.
Tony Christie: A Life in Music
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA life of music celebrating 80 years. The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
Sense and Sensibility
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsWelcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating. 7.00pm. Adult £19.80, child £12.10, family £53.50.
The Snail and the Whale
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsJoin an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Various times. £13.50 - £15.50.
Wizard of Oz Outdoor Theatre
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsYou are invited to click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end! Adult £16, child £14, family £56
42nd Street
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds42nd 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. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.
Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Sarah and Duck, but it is also someone else’s special day. Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. 1.30pm & 4pm. 1.30pm & 4pm.
Make Musical Magic Summer School
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsWork with award-winning industry professionals to create a new musical performance of your own! Four days jam-packed with singing, acting, dancing, and writing your own musical numbers. The showcase performance is free for parents and friends at 6pm on the final day.
VW Festival
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsThe UK’s largest family friendly VW show returns to Harewood House again this summer. With a full weekend of live entertainment, live music and VW’s galore lined up for visitors, all with a laid back atmosphere, the show offers something for all of the family. Various prices.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsAgatha 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… case closed! 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £53.
Hazel Findlay – The Walls Within
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsIn ‘rockstar’ climber Hazel Findlay’s new show, she’ll walk you through the biggest internal battles she’s faced in her career and how she’s overcome them. She’ll take stories from her most difficult ascents and wild expeditions, such as her recent climbing trip to Greenland with Alex Honnold. £15.50 - £18.50.
The Luna Cinema
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsAs day turns to night, soak up the atmosphere, pop the bubbly and get ready for cinema under the stars. We’ll be screening:- 6th Sept: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, 7th Sept: Pretty Woman, 8th Sept: Top Gun: Maverick, 9th Sept: Mamma Mia. £17.50 - £25.50.
Sophie McCartney: Tired & Tested
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsJoin award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking stand-up show set to test pelvic floor muscles to the max(i) pad.
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, bootlicking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand-up comedian to the stars John Kearns.