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Paddy McGuinness – Stand Up Tour

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Paddy McGuinness returns with Nearly There… his first stand-up tour in eight years. £43.50 - £33.50.

Champagne for Lulu

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Champagne For Lulu is a massive celebration with Lulu as you’ve never seen her before, celebrating her 75th birthday last year and 60 years since she stormed into the UK charts with her iconic hit Shout and became a national treasure. £38.50 - £60.          

Opera North’s Ruddigore

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Hilarity, dancing and tongue-twisting singing… Ruddigore has all the hallmarks of classic Gilbert and Sullivan, a creative duo unlike any other who made a profound mark on the light opera world. Various times & prices.

The Magic Flute – Opera North

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The Magic Flute is the ideal introduction to opera for everyone, packed with fantasy, romance and daring. Various prices.

Johns’ Boys Male Voice Choir

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Johns’ Boys Male Chorus is one of the most decorated British male choirs in history. In 2019 they became only the third male voice choir to win the prestigious Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. £25 - £35.

Elkie Brooks: Long Farewell Tour

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks is embarking on her Long Farewell Tour. The show is a celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award-winning career in music performing some of her biggest hits. £30 - £60.

Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan, returns to The Grand Theatre with his highly anticipated In The Moment World Tour. £28.50 - £30.50.

LHT Unwrapped: Drama Day

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Join us at Leeds Grand Theatre this August for a jam-packed workshop of games, improvisation, theatre skills, and script work, and let your inner creativity loose! Ages 6yr - 14yrs.

£15

Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

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. 2.30pm & 7.30pm £21 - £65.

Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe with his outrageous stand-up show, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings Screwed Up to Leeds Grand Theatre.

£28

SIX – Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds following two sell-out visits! Various times. £30- £49.

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

A sensational show that took London’s West End by storm, guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart. Various times & prices.

Come From Away

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £60.

Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Based on her hit BBC show, The Syndicate is a new stage play by the legendary Kay Mellor. Various times. £27 - £49.

The Drifters Girl

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards. Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. 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. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.

Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

In the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Empowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.  Various times & prices.

Opera North’s Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Enjoy 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.

Opera North’s Così fan tutte

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

It’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.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The 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.

The Magic of Motown

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41.

Life of Pi

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Winner 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.

Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. £31 - £41.

I Should Be So Lucky: The Official Stock, Aitken & Waterman Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The 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.

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. 7pm, mat 2pm. £72-£20.

Greatest Days – Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

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. Various times. £30 - £59.

Calendar Girls the Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

This 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.

Sixties Gold: 60s Explosion Tour

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Experience the magic of the 1960s as Sixties Gold returns to The Grand. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £40 - £43.

Opera North’s Masque of Might

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Taking 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.

Opera North’s Falstaff

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

With 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.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

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… case closed!  7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £53.

42nd Street

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

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. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.

The Proclaimers

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.

£45

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

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 and Coronation Street‘s Faye Brookes! 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.

The Bodyguard

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The 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.      

Dirty Dancing

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show.  Various times.  £30 - £55.

Opera North’s Requiem

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

In 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.

Opera North’s The Pearl Fishers

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

The 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.

Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Adapted 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.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Direct 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.

Sister Act

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Don’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.

Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby: Over 55s Workshop

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Taking 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!

£15

Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Northern 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.

Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Presented by Opera North - Composed by Janáček.  Director Sir David Pountney returns to charm audiences with this celebrated classic.  Various times & prices.

Opera North’s Tosca

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Presented by Opera North - Composed by Puccini. Sung in Italian with English titles.  7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.  From £15.

The Magic of Motown

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.  £35 - £45.

THE NUTCRACKER – NORTHERN BALLET

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

A ballet by David Dixon OBE and presented by Northern Ballet.  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. 2pm & 7pm. £43 - £57.

DARA O’BRIAN: SO WHERE WERE WE?

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Dara Ó Briain is back on tour, with a brand new show! ‘His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up’ Guardian.

£27

LE MISERABLES

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 -£79.

FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL

Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, Leeds

Based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music that will give any land-lover a mighty pair of sea legs. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £50.