carriageworks theatre, leeds autumn 2014 what's on

September – December 2014September – December 2014

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Welcome to Autumn at Carriageworks Theatre

We are celebrating Shakespeare’s 450th birthday this season with the young people of Shakespeare Schools Festival (Oct – Nov) enlivening our venue and commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the First World War with two tales of the era; The Hallowed Turf (9 Oct) fi nds a football hero on the front line while England, Arise! (1 Nov) delves into the world of Huddersfi eld’s conscientious objectors. Home grown artists Displace Yourself Theatre and The Paper Birds bring the best of local professional performance to our studio theatre with Eden (26 – 27 Sept) and Blind (14 – 15 Nov).

Once again, October Half Term is jam packed for the Family Arts Festival as Nick Sharratt (27 Oct) teaches tykes to draw, Hugless Douglas (29 Oct) distributes ‘bear’ hugs and The Clean as Possible Comedy Show (29 Oct) tickles your funny bone!

This Christmas join us for Leeds’ Traditional Family Pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs where we’ll all be wishing for a White Christmas!

Councillor Lucinda YeadonExecutive Member for Digital & Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills

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Tues 9 Sept, Thu 11 Sept, Tues 23 Sept, Sat 4 Oct,Tues 28 Oct, Fri 31 Oct, Mon 17 NovDoors open: 6.30pmMain Auditorium: 7:00pm prompt startTickets: £3

Leeds Civic Arts GuildLeeds Civic Arts Guild is an association of various amateur drama, music and opera companies who meet and perform regularly at the Carriageworks Theatre including: Cosmopolitan Players – Leeds Amateur Operatic Society – Leeds Arts Centre – Leeds Children’s Theatre – Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society – Leeds Insurance Dramatic & Operatic Society – Leeds Writers’ Circle – Leeds Youth Opera – Morley Amateur Operatic Society – Shatterproof – S.T.A.R.S – St Mary’s Youth Theatre – West Riding Opera.Leeds Civic Arts Guild has an ever growing membership and you can take part too. Everyone is welcome, from old hands to complete novices. This might be the opportunity you’ve always wanted to tread the boards and become the star of the show! Or you could experience the thrill of being backstage getting involved in lighting, sound and set building.

Leeds Civic Arts Guild productions are highlighted with this logo:

For more information and enquiries about joining visit www.lcag.org.uk

CelebrationsLeeds Civic Arts Guild has much to celebrate – plays, musicals and an abundance of talent, all bundled together to bring you a year of top-notch entertainment.Join us on Sat 6 Sept for the annual Awards Night. Celebrate with us our achievements and enjoy a sneak preview of next season’s shows!

Leeds Young Film present

Love cinema? Under 25? Then you’re in for a treat.

For a few special dates between June and November, Carriageworks Theatre is being transformed into a cinema in the heart of the city.Not just any cinema – this unique programme is presented by Leeds Young Film alongside a cooperative of young people who are passionate about fi lm.From British classic and archive cinema to documentary, animation, world cinema and amazing short fi lm – all programmed with a 15+ audience in mind. There will be a chance to see some old favourites on the big screen for the fi rst time as well as some hidden gems that you may have missed.The fi lms will be announced on the website at www.leedsfi lm.com and in the venue in the lead up to the events.Showtimes represent the start of the feature fi lm. There will be no adverts.


Snowline Media Ltd present

Ocean Film Festival UK

LIDOS present

Supertown LIDOS proudly presents the world premiere of Supertown, an action-packed comedy musical adventure written by Leeds’s own James Sidgwick and Robert Sanders.Bustling Supertown is blessed with superheroes, ensuring supervillains are kept at bay and residents are safe and free… but are they?When Ste, a ‘Normal’, is sick of superheroes getting all the attention and the aff ections of his almost-girlfriend Sally; he teams up with the worst superhero in town, Zapper, to expose everyone’s favourite superhero, Thunderman, as a fraud. The unlikely duo soon uncover a plot threatening the safety and freedom of their hometown and prove you don't need superpowers to be a hero!

Jack Dean present

Threnody for the Sky ChildrenIn a town in the middle of nowhere, in the attic of his parents’ house, a man convinced he was born with wings fl ees from the chaos outside and picks through his confused past.Threnody for the Sky Children is a surreal modern fable that draws inspiration from Ovid’s epic poem Metamorphoses, and fuses mythology and music with a hint of zombie apocalypse.

“Funny, wise and beautifully performed” EXEUNT

Weds 24 SeptMain Auditorium: 7pmTickets: £12.50 (£11 concession)

Weds 17 – Sat 20 SeptMain Auditorium: 7:30pm, Sat matinee 2:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)Opening Night Off er all tickets £8

Thurs 18 SeptUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)Age 14+

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet! The festival brings you the world’s most amazing ocean fi lms from both above and below the surface. From its Australian origins, this extraordinary collection of fi lms documents the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrates the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. A truly inspiring and thought-provoking evening.Visit www.oceanfi lmfestival.co.uk for more details.

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Jack Dean present

Threnody for the Sky ChildrenIn a town in the middle of nowhere, in the attic of his parents’ house, a man convinced he was born with wings fl ees from the chaos outside and picks through his confused past.Threnody for the Sky Children is a surreal modern fable that draws inspiration from Ovid’s epic poem Metamorphoses, and fuses mythology and music with a hint of zombie apocalypse.

“Funny, wise and beautifully performed” EXEUNT

Thurs 18 SeptUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)Age 14+

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The Dance Studio Leeds present

A Celebration of DanceA fun, jam packed evening to showcase the rich diversity of dance on offer within our city of Leeds!Performed by members of the community, both young and mature dancers are coming together to share their love of dance.From first time performers to professional artisans, this show will have you dancing and clapping along to the riveting beats and rhythms of dance spanning across the different eras and cultures.All proceeds raised are to be donated to the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal.

Displace Yourself Theatre present

Eden

Fri 3 OctWhole Venue: 5pm – 10pmFree event

Sat 27 SeptMain Auditorium: 7:15pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession), £5 (no concession)Family ticket: £24

Fri 26 – Sat 27 SeptUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)

Welcome to Eden.The year is 2044 and Earth is a lifeless wasteland. The only chance of survival is to be accepted into Eden, a city enclosed in a protective dome where the inhabitants are free from the dangers of the Outside but the promise of paradise may not be all that it seems.Eden follows two individuals, their emotional journey of social exclusion, and their struggle to survive in a world where there is little room for forgiveness. Dynamic movement is fused with poetic text and woven throughout is a powerfully composed soundtrack.Using satirical commentary and physical interpretation, Displace Yourself Theatre present parallels of the challenges surrounding homelessness and explore the social divides that exclude many communities.

“The physicality and text work beautifully together”AUDIENCE MEMBER

Eden is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and by Leeds Inspired through Leeds City Council. Eden has been developed with the kind support of Theatre in the Mill Bradford, ARC Stockton Arts Centre and The HUB at Slung Low.

Photo © Lizzie Coombes

Leeds City Council present

Light Night Art in the Dark!Explore Leeds with your family and friends as the city centre comes alive with spectacular light shows, installations, events, performances and exhibitions. Light Night invites you to have fun and explore spaces you’ve never been to before, or see familiar places in a very different way. As darkness falls, come and experience the city in a new light.Carriageworks Theatre will be bustling with a range of events so pop along to explore the venue. www.lightnightleeds.co.uk


Gazebo Theatre present

The Hallowed Turf

London Contemporary Theatre present

Great Expectations

Thurs 9 OctMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)Age 10+

Fri 26 SeptMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)Age 11+

Blacksmith’s boy Pip is transformed into a London gentleman with the aid of a mysterious benefactor. But even as Pip’s fortunes rise, he is haunted by his love for the beautiful, unattainable Estella whom he visited at Miss Havisham’s house as a child.Journey with Pip through a Dickensian England to meet some of the most intricate characters in literature. This exciting cast of actor/musicians will have the audience in the palm of their hand from start to finish as they transform this fantastic novel into a theatrical delight.

A Story of Soldiers, Football and Heroes.A young man’s dream of becoming a footballer is brought to the fore when he meets his hero on a very different front line.This powerful and heart breaking new play shares the true story of footballing star Walter Tull, the first black combat officer to serve in the British army in the First World War, told through the imagined letters of a young unknown soldier.Featuring Oraine Johnson (The Tin Violin, Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs) and Kaine Barr (BBC Doctors, Waterloo Road), this is an incredible story of new ground broken, bravery, friendship and the true horrors of life in the trenches.From Pamela Cole-Hudson, the writer and director of the ‘outstanding’ Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs and Jamaica 50.

Written by Charles DickensAdapted by Tom CrowleyDirected by Jonathan Ashby-RockMusic by Philip Ryder


Francis Breslin present

Man 1, Bank 0. Starring Patrick Combs

Fri 10 OctMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)

He deposited a fake junk mail cheque into his account as a joke. It cashed!!!! The rest is actual history.Man 1, Bank 0 is Patrick Combs’ amazing-but-true story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail check marked ‘non-negotiable’ – hoping to spread a little banking cheer to tellers – and what happens when his bank clears it. He’s rich! ...or is he??The outrageous and dramatic comedy that quickly becomes a staggeringly funny David v. Goliath real-life adventure, comes to Carriageworks Theatre after a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh festival and Soho Theatre, London, bragging ‘smash hit’ sold out shows in New York; Montreal and Los Angeles among others.

“ …This is that rarity, a show that actually lives up to it’s publicity...and the beauty of it is that it’s all true”

IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY

“ …The comedy value of watching a bank beg for its cash back is priceless”TIME OUT NY

Kabareton.co.uk Ltd present

Kabaret Ani Mru-MruAni Mru-Mru return to England!The hilarious and critically acclaimed Polish comedy team, Ani Mru-Mru, are coming back to England with a brand new programme. Ani Mru-Mru are a regular and very welcome guest in Britain, and have performed over 80 outstanding shows across many cities in the UK. The fantastic three from the Polish city Lubin, have been polishing their skills across the globe since 1999 and are undoubtedly one of the most popular acts on the Polish comedy scene. The group have created many iconic characters and skits. www.kabareton.co.ukThis performance will be entirely in Polish.

Leeds G&S Society present

Into The WoodsOnce again Leeds G&S Society brings something unexpected and exciting to the Upstairs @ the Carriageworks. Into The Woods is a clever twist on the classic tales that we all grew up with, peppered with Stephen Sondheim’s signature wordplay. Princes, Princesses, a Witch, and a Wolf teach us to be careful what we wish for.

Sat 11 OctMain Auditorium: 5pm & 8:30pmTickets: £19

Tues 14 – Sat 18 OctUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:15pm,Sat matinee 2:15pmTickets: £12


Leeds Arts Centre present

Comic Potentialby Alan Ayckbourn

Humanoid robot actor JCF31333 develops so many faults that she starts to malfunction, just like a real person. Renamed ‘Jacie Triplethree’ this real live-wire soon becomes the digital muse for aspiring writer Adam and his dream of a comedy TV show.As Jacie learns about human society, slapstick and sex, the line between robot and human begins to blur and events take unexpected turns.Ayckbourn’s humorous satire of television leaves us asking ourselves: What is it that makes us human?

Thurs 23 – Sat 25 OctMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£9 concession)

Leeds Art Theatre present

Eight Eight strangers. Eight lives.Eight stories that need to be shared. From prostitutes to school boys, from soldiers to businessmen, these eight stories attemptto give a portrait of British youth today,to give a voice to the voiceless.Eight attempts to answer a questionthat doesn’t really have an answer – What happens to the generation that have grown up in a world where everything has become acceptable?

Weds 22 – Sat 25 OctUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)

Shakespeare’s Schools FestivalIt’s Shakespeare’s 450th and Carriageworks Theatre is celebrating with the largest Shakespeare Schools Festival to date. Joining in with the UK wide event hundreds of school children will be performing here, on our stage, in October and November.SSF is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and each night diff erent schools will perform their own take on Shakespeare’splays.

“Had I encountered something like Shakespeare Schools Festival, I believe my life would have bounced forward over some of the inhibitionsand incomprehensions of adolescence. Childhood deserves such luck”SIR TOM STOPPARD, SSF PATRON

Details of participating schools can be obtainedfrom the Box Offi ce.

Sat 11 OctUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)

Conor McKee Productions present

Shakespeare’sDeadly SinsWithin Shakespeare’s works you can fi nd eachof the deadly sins in their ultimate form.In Shakespeare’s Deadly Sins an ensemble ofthe North’s fi nest actors takes you on anelectrifying journey through gluttony, greed,sloth, wrath, pride, lust and envy. Haunting vocalharmonies and searing stage combat are woventhrough the action of less performed plays andsonnets as well as classic works Romeo & Julietand Macbeth.Adapted by critically acclaimed writer/producerConor McKee and directed by two time MENTheatre Award winner Wyllie Longmore,this performance will delight both Shakespeare connoisseurs and those new to his work.

www.conormckee.com

Box Offi ce: 0113 224 3801

diff erent schools will perform their own take on Shakespeare’splays.

“Had I encountered something like Shakespeare “Had I encountered something like Shakespeare Schools Festival, I believe my life would have Schools Festival, I believe my life would have bounced forward over some of the inhibitions bounced forward over some of the inhibitionsand incomprehensions of adolescence.and incomprehensions of adolescence. Childhood deserves such luck” Childhood deserves such luck”SIR TOM STOPPARD, SSF PATRONSIR TOM STOPPARD, SSF PATRON

Details of participating schools can be obtainedDetails of participating schools can be obtainedfrom the Box Offi ce.from the Box Offi ce.

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“Had I encountered something like Shakespeare Schools Festival, I believe my life would have bounced forward over some of the inhibitionsand incomprehensions of adolescence. Childhood deserves such luck”SIR TOM STOPPARD, SSF PATRON

Details of participating schools can be obtainedfrom the Box Offi ce.

Tues 14 – Sat 18 Oct, Tues 4 – Sat 8 NovMain Auditorium: 7pmTickets: £8.75 (£6.75 concession)


Weds 29 OctUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £8 (£5 concession)Age 12+

People’s Theatre Company present

Old MacDonald had a Farm By Steven Lee

Just Fair Laughs present

Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.But Old MacDonald’s animals have gone missing! Can you help a friendly scientist and his amazing time machine get them back for him?Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this fun fi lled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters from the original nursery rhyme along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs.Relive the delights of this most charming of tales told with a captivating combination of live action, puppetry and animation by one of the UK’s leading theatre companies.

“ …Fast, slick, colourful, thoroughly entertaining and above all brilliant fun”WHAT’S ON STAGE

Thurs 30 OctMain Auditorium: 2:30pmTickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession)Family Ticket: £34Age 4+

Leeds Library and Information Service present

Family draw-along with Nick SharrattNick Sharratt is one of our best-loved children’s illustrators. He has illustrated more than 200 books for children, including several award-winning picture books, Jacqueline Wilson’s novels, stories by Jeremy Strong and many other leading children’s authors.In this family-friendly, fully interactive event Nick will be showing how he creates his characters and sharing his drawing tips.Have a go at drawing Tracy Beaker, Daisy and some of Nick’s other great characters! Bring along a pencil, pad and a hard surface to drawalong with him.

Cutting Edge Stand-Up Comedy with a 12A certifi cate. Come and watch top comedians from UK Comedy Circuit clean up their act. Hosted by Preston’s very own funnyman Tony Vino( THE SCOTSMAN). Well aware of social and political issues Tony mixes friendly well thought out observational humour with audience interaction and quick witted responses.

“Life affi rming comedy” BBC1 HEAVEN & EARTH SHOW

See our website for the up-to-date line-up.

Mon 27 OctMain Auditorium: 2pmTickets: £5 (£3 concession)Age 5+


Weds 29 OctMain Auditorium: 11am & 2pmTickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession)Family Ticket: £34Age 3+

Blunderbus Theatre Company present

Hugless Douglas Based on the book Hugless Douglas by David Melling

Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to fi nd the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right. After all, there are so many diff erent hugs to choose from.But Douglas soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do – a big bear hug from his mum!Blunderbus is proud to present this delightful new show which comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Little Cubs aged 3 – 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too.

Join Douglas in this happy new show, full of laughter, sing along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in!

“Storytelling for young hearts and minds!”THE LIST

Bent Architect present

England AriseWritten by Mick MartinDirected by Jude Wright

Sat 1 NovMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)

The uplifting and powerful story of the young men and women of Huddersfi eld who believed passionately in a better world. Inspired by the revolutionary art, music and literature of the times, they refuse to take arms against their fellow workers and fi ght in the First World War. They suff ered prison and brutality for their conscientious objection. Yet the community supported them so much that it soon became known as a ‘hotbed of pacifi sm’!Inspired by Comrades In Conscience, by Cyril Pearce, England Arise draws on fi rst hand source material to present an alternative story of political opposition to the First World War.

Fri 31 OctTickets: £5 (£4 concession)

This is Halloween, Halloween, HalloweenCarriageworks Theatre is back in the fi lm business bringing you a spookyday of Halloween-themed celluloid tricks and treats! The day will startwith frightfully fun family fi lms and fi nish with some adults onlyfearsome fl icks. Costumes optional but may be rewarded.Visit our website for titles and times.

11am & 2pm £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession)

Join Douglas in this happy new show, full of laughter, sing along songs and plenty of

“Storytelling for young hearts and minds!”

blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Little Cubs aged 3 – 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too.


Northern Accent, a new series of literature events present

Northern Voices – Crime, Politics and the Supernatural

Tues 11 NovUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)

Silent Uproar Productions present

Small PlansHow do you go about your life when you’re not entirely sure what it means anymore?Katy Carr discovers at twenty-seven that she has to reevaluate her life. Do the things that she once thought were so important mean anything at all now, or is it really only the small plans that count?

“Wonderfully atmospheric... from the very fi rst moment the stage (literally) bursts into life”A YOUNGER THEATRE

Thurs 6 NovUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)Age 16+

The North of England is the home to some of the country’s most exciting writers. In Northern Voices we ask three writers based in the region to talk about how the language, the landscape and the people have inspired their writing. Robert Edric relentlessly explores the motivation of an extraordinary cast of characters. Helen Cadbury’s award-winning To Catch A Rabbit, shows us a new Yorkshire. The rock-climbing poet Helen Mort’s collection Division Street focuses on the Miners’ Strike of 1984 alongside more personal pieces. Join these three wonderful writers for a lively discussion and some fabulous readings of poetry and prose.

Photo © Matt Mulligan

ANTLER Theatre present

Where The White StopsNo-one’s been into the White before… except Crab. Battling against icy blizzards and mythical beasts, Crab leaves the safety of her village to journey across a vast and desolate frozen landscape. She’s searching for something else… where the White stops. Using polyphonic song and playful physical storytelling, ANTLER tell the great adventureof Crab, and her obsession with the unknown. Following a critically acclaimed run in Edinburgh and a sell-out run at The Bush RADAR Festival, ANTLER are winners of the Ideastap-Underbelly Award and nominees for The Stage BestEnsemble Award.

“A young company to watch”THE SCOTSMAN

Fri 7 NovUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)


The Paper Birds present

BlindCo-commissioned by Theatre in the Mill & The Marlowe Studio.Supported by The Lowry, The ARC and The Albany.

Fri 14 – Sat 15 NovUpstairs @ the Carriageworks:Fri 11am & 1:30pm, Sat 2:45pm & 7:45pmTickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concession)Age 15+

Lunabug Theatre present

PigeonTravel back 100 years to the battle fields of the First World War, when pigeons saved lives by flying vital messages behind enemy lines.This is the incredible true story of one of those birds, who became known as ‘Cher Ami’. First there was an egg and in that egg wasa tiny little pigeon. Soon the call came.This young bird was growing in a time of terrible war. Every man was needed to fight, and every pigeon was needed too.Charmingly inventive puppets, original live music and delightfully daft characters combine to uncover a remarkable historical story.

Leeds Children’s Theatre present

The Railway Children Mike Kenny’s imaginative stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s much-loved children’s classic.

Roberta (Bobby), Phyllis and Peter look back on the year they became the Railway Children after their father is mysteriously called away from home and the family are forced to move north to Yorkshire. They eventually make new friends including Perks, the Porter at the railway station, and the Old Gentleman who waves from the 9:15 train every morning. Life is never the same again for the young heroes, as they battle to divert trains from disaster, rescue lost Russian writers, and ultimately save their father from unjust imprisonment.

Sat 8 NovUpstairs @ the Carriageworks: 1pm & 3:30pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family ticket: £24Age 6+

Weds 12 – Sat 15 NovMain Auditorium: 7pm weekdays, Sat 1pm & 5pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession), £8 (no concession)Family ticket: £32Age 8+

A beat-boxing theatre show unlike any other; UK beat-boxing champion Grace Savage explores what young people are hearing in the world today, from motherly advice to what we learn in the school playground and the music charts.An interrogation into the influences on young people today, this energetic and powerful show will have you on the edgeof your seat.

“Staggering beat-boxing”THE METRO

“Savage is mesmerising”THE GUARDIAN

“The Paper Birds are experttheatre makers”TOTAL THEATRE

www.thepaperbirds.com @thepaperbirdsFunded by Arts Council England

Photo © Matt Mulligan


St Mary’s Youth Theatre present

Scrooge – The Musical Scrooge is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ short story A Christmas Carol and is based on the fi lm musical of the same name. The musical features all the songs from the fi lm, including the Oscar nominated song Thank You Very Much, written by Leslie Bricusse. A musical treat for all the family!

Fri 21 – Sat 22 NovMain Auditorium: 7pm, 2pm Sat matineeTickets: £15 (£13 concession), £12 (no concession)Age 2+

Thurs 27 – Sat 29 NovMain Auditorium: 7:30pm, 3pm Sat matineeTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concession)

On Stage Productions present

CinderellaFrom the pen of pantomime supremo the late Chris Fox comes Cinderella. Packed with all the elements of traditional family pantomime – comedy, song, dance and bags of audience participation, it’s a show to enthral both the young and not so young at heart. For the third year the cast is headed by professional comic Dale Ibbetson as Buttons. Dale is joined by a cast of panto favourites and supported by the students of On Stage. So if you want to cheer the goodies, hiss the baddies and shout until you are hoarse, indulge yourself in some pre-Christmas spirit.


Leeds City Council and Paul Holman Associates present Simply wicked, simply wonderful, simply must be seen! And there are seven other reasons whySnow White & the Seven Dwarfs is the pantomime to dwarf all others! Huge helpings of laughter with a generous serving of traditional pantomime audience participation, mixed with stunning scenery, spectacular costumes, a dashing prince and the fairest Snow White of all. Add in seven dwarfs full of mischief and merriment, sprinkle with lots of Woodland Fairy magic dust and then sit back and enjoy for just a few hours.

* British Sign Language performance Wednesday 10 December, 6:30pm

DECEMBER 2014

Fri 5 12:30pm 6:30pm

Sat 6 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sun 7 1pm 4:30pm

Mon 8 No Performances

Tue 9 10:15am 2:00pm

Wed 10 12:30pm 6:30pm*

Thur 11 10:15am 2:00pm

Fri 12 12:30pm 6:30pm

Sat 13 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sun 14 1pm 4:30pm


Tue 16 12:30pm 6:30pm

Wed 17 10:15am 2:00pm

Thur 18 No Performances

Fri 19 6:30pm

Sat 20 11am 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sun 21 1pm 4:30pm

Mon 22 2:30pm 6:30pm

Tue 23 2:30pm 6:30pm

Wed 24 11am 2:30pm


Fri 26 1pm 4:30pm

Sat 27 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sun 28 1pm 4:30pm

Mon 29 2:30pm 6:30pm

Tue 30 2:30pm 6:30pm

Wed 31 11am 2:30pm

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Fri 2 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sat 3 11am 2:30pm 6:30pm

Sun 4 1pm† 4:30pm


Tue 6 10:15am 2:00pm

Wed 7 10:15am 2:00pm

Thur 8 12:30pm 6:30pm

Fri 9 12:30pm 6:30pm

Sat 10 2:30pm 6:30pm

† Relaxed Performance Sunday 4 January, 1pmThe Relaxed Performance has a less formal atmosphere.Noise and movement in the auditorium is very acceptable. There will be small changes made to the sound levels and lighting of the production to make the performancemore accessible.more accessible.

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SLP College & Junior Academy

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Adults £18 & £16 All Seats £12

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Concessions £16 & £15

Level 3 Side Balconies £12 £10

Family(4 tickets, max 2 adults) £62

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Friday 5 December 2014 –Saturday 10 January 2015


5 – 20 November 2014

A fantastic celebration of the greatest cinema from around the world, featuring over 300 fi lms from more than 50 countries, from world premieres to old favourites.

Tickets on sale from3 October.

www.leedsfi lm.com

Wednesday 8 October 1:30pm & 7pmThursday 9 October 1:30pm & 7pmFriday 10 October 7pmSaturday 11 October 4pmTickets: Full £12, Concessions £10To book call Box Offi ce: 0113 224 3801

Cosmopolitan Players, in partnership with Leeds City Museum, presents a new production of Oh What a Lovely War in its 50th anniversary year to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the First World War.Viewed from the perspective of the common soldier, and the songs they sang during a war that killed ten million in four years, this musical entertainment production is a powerful comment against war.First performed at Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in 1963, Oh What a Lovely War was acclaimed by audiences and critics and has gone on to be a classic of modern theatre.

Led by professional theatre director, Ruth Cooper, the members have the opportunity to work with other industry professionals such as actors, designers and stage managers.In creating a new piece of theatre CYTM work as an ensemble, developing team-work skills and increasing their vocabulary of contemporary performance styles and techniques. They form a supportive group in which their creativity is nurtured and they are off ered a genuine platform for their ideas.Members in Group B may choose to work with Ruth to earn a Bronze or Silver Arts Award.Last minute workshop auditions for the September start are held on Wednesday 3 September. Get in touch to book your place!Email [email protected] call 07891 272410For examples of CYTM’s work and more information, please visitwww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Carriageworks Young Theatre MakersCarriageworks Young Theatre Makers (CYTM) are young people aged between 10 and 19 who meet weekly in three groups to create new and signifi cant theatre. CYTM develops young people’s skills as performers, writers and directors through the creating of original productions.


Forthcoming Comedy

And now booking for 2015...

Omid Djalili:Iranalamadingdong

Thurs 12 March: 8pmTickets: £23

CarriageworksTheatre:A unique business andevents destination

In addition to the 349 seater Main Auditorium, a further six meeting rooms are available for conferencing, meetings and workshops, accommodating various numbers of delegates. All conference rooms provide AV equipment, air conditioning and support from a dedicated commercial team. Three of the six meeting rooms are situated in the historic part of the old Carriageworks development. These attractive meeting spaces reveal exposed brickwork and roof beams in keeping with the Victorian architecture whilst providing a light and airy studio feel.These rooms are also available to hire for evening rehearsals, special occasions, workshops and classes at a reasonable competitive rate. Please call 0113 395 2157 or [email protected] more information.

The venue is fully accessible and has accessible toilets on every level.

This brochure is available in alternative formats – please call us on 0113 224 3139 for more details or visit www.carriageworkstheatre.org.ukSupport Dogs are welcome.

A hearing loop is available from the Box Offi ce on arrival. A £5 returnable deposit is required.

A variety of street parking and secure car park options are available nearby with the nearest facilities including:

• St John’s Shopping Centre (long stay)• The Light (long stay)• Woodhouse LaneThere are also several disabled parking spaces on Cookridge Street, just around the corner from the entrance to the Carriageworks Theatre.

Regular ClassesThe Venue

Tai Chiwith Tim Jeff riesTuesdays: 5:45pm

Acting ClassesNorthern: Drama Acting SchoolWednesdays: 6:30pm – 9pmAge 18+

Acting ClassesYafta Adult ClassesWednesdays: 6pm – 9pm

Belly Dancing ClassesWith MeilynThursdays: 6pm – 7pm

Lindy Hop ClassesFridays: 7pm – 9:45pm

Musical Theatre ClassesOn Stage Theatre Arts AcademySaturdays: 1pm – 4pmAge 3 – 18

Ross Noble:Tangentleman

Sun 12 Oct: 8pmTickets: £20 & £25

Alan Davies:Little Victories

Thurs 30 Oct: 8pmTickets: £25 (concessions £20)

Jimmy Carr:Funny Business

Friday 3 July: 8pmTickets: £25

• Age guidance is available in the advertising or from Box Offi ce• Pre-show activities for under 10s• Baby changing facilities are available on all fl oors in the unisex disabled toilets• Child booster seats are available• Breast-feeding mothers are welcome• Children under one year old come for free but will not be given a specifi ed seat• Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult• A buggy parking area will be available on show days to keep the auditorium clutter free and a safe environment


Diary

SEPTEMBER VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

Thurs 11 & Tues 23 Main Auditorium NOT FOR RENTAL 3

Weds 17 – Sat 20 Main Auditorium SUPERTOWN 4

Thurs 18 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks THRENODY FOR THE SKY CHILDREN 4

Weds 24 Main Auditorium OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL UK 5

Fri 26 – Sat 27 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks EDEN 6

Fri 26 Main Auditorium GREAT EXPECTATIONS 8

Sat 27 Main Auditorium A CELEBRATION OF DANCE 7

OCTOBER VENUE PRODUCTION PAGEFri 3 Whole Venue LIGHT NIGHT 7

Sat 4, Tues 28 & Fri 31 Main Auditorium NOT FOR RENTAL 3

Thurs 9 Main Auditorium THE HALLOWED TURF 9

Fri 10 Main Auditorium MAN 1, BANK 0. 10

Sat 11 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks SHAKESPEARE'S DEADLY SINS 11

Sat 11 Main Auditorium KABARET ANI MRU-MRU 12

Tues 14 – Sat 18 Main Auditorium SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 11

Tues 14 – Sat 18 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks INTO THE WOODS 12

Weds 22 – Sat 25 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks EIGHT 13

Thurs 23 – Sat 25 Main Auditorium COMIC POTENTIAL 13

Mon 27 Main Auditorium FAMILY DRAW-ALONG WITH NICK SHARRATT 14

Weds 29 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks THE CLEAN AS POSSIBLE COMEDY SHOW 14

Weds 29 Main Auditorium HUGLESS DOUGLASS 16

Thurs 30 Main Auditorium OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM 15

Fri 31 Main Auditorium THIS IS HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 17

NOVEMBER VENUE PRODUCTION PAGESat 1 Main Auditorium ENGLAND, ARISE! 17

Tues 4 – Sat 8 Main Auditorium SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 11

Thurs 6 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks SMALL PLANS 18

Fri 7 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks WHERE THE WHITE STOPS 18

Tues 11 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks NORTHERN VOICES 19

Sat 8 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks PIGEON 20

Weds 12 – Sat 15 Main Auditorium THE RAILWAY CHILDREN 20

Fri 14 – Sat 15 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks BLIND 21

Mon 17 Main Auditorium NOT FOR RENTAL 3

Fri 21 – Sat 22 Main Auditorium CINDERELLA 22

Thurs 27 – Sat 29 Main Auditorium SCROOGE – THE MUSICAL 22

DEC – JAN VENUE PRODUCTION PAGEFri 5 Dec – Sat 10 Jan Main Auditorium SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 24/25

By Phone 0113 224 3801Box Offi ce open: Monday – Saturday,10am – 6pm except show days, when openuntil 15 minutes after the start of the performance. Sundays open 30 minutes priorto start of performance. Please note that a fee of £1 will be applied for all transactions over £10.

Onlinewww.carriageworkstheatre.org.ukPlease note that a fee of 75p per ticket will be applied for online bookings.

In PersonAt the City Centre Box Offi ce on the ground fl oor of the Carriageworks Theatre. Tickets are also available from Leeds Visitor Centre at Leeds City Station.

Concessions & Group DiscountsConcessions are generally available for LeedsCard holders, Students, Jobseekers, under 16s and over 60s at the advertised concessionary price. Carer tickets are available through Box Offi ce.Family Tickets are sometimes available.These are for 4 tickets, maximum of 2 adults. Family Tickets are currently only available to book by phone or in person.Please contact Box Offi ce for group bookings.

Keep in TouchTo receive copies of the What’s On brochure by post contact Box Offi ce.Receive an electronic copy of the brochure by clicking the Subscribe tab on our website or emailing [email protected] with ‘Subscribe to e-list’ in the header fi eld.

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Contact usCarriageworks TheatreThe Electric Press, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADBox Office: 0113 224 3801Email: [email protected]

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