carriageworks theatre spring 2014 what's on

January – Easter 2014

32 Box Offi ce: 0113 224 3801 www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Welcome to the Carriageworks Theatre

This Spring discover innovative, intimate work in our studio with A Day of Pleasure (20 – 21 Mar) and Dream Yards (25 Mar). Lose yourself to great literature in the mystical world of Grisly Tales from Tumblewater (15 Feb), dive into Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Kidnapped (13 Feb) and enjoy a fright-night out with Nosferatu’s classic movie monster (20 – 21 Mar).

Youngsters – don’t miss out on new adventures with Bin Men (20 Feb) by acclaimed children’s playwright Mike Kenny, Isabel’s Well (11 Apr) and Worried Walrus (10 Apr) back after their summer sell out. Enjoy picture books brought to life on stage with Big Red Bath (21 Feb) and Dog’s Don’t Do Ballet (14 Apr).

So much to see here at Carriageworks Theatre!Councillor Lucinda YeadonExecutive Member for Leisure & Skills

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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 Art Theatre in partnership with Spotlight Theatre Company – 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.

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Leeds Civic Arts Guild productions are highlighted with this logo:

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

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 by getting involved in lighting, sound and set building.

Puss in Boots

Fri 17 – Sat 25 JanMain Auditorium: Weds to Fri 7pm, Weekends 12 noon & 5pmTickets: £13 (£10 concession)Family Ticket: £40

LIDOS present

Hot on the heels of their award winning 2013 pantomimeGoldilocks and the Three Bears, LIDOS brings yet another fantasticshow bursting with fun for the whole family.When the evil Crowman takes control of the kingdom’s supply of corn,the lowly miller’s son, John, and his trusty cat take it upon themselvesto defeat him. With a pair of magic boots they succeed in unlockingthe answer to one of the kingdom’s most puzzling mysteries,revealing that John isn’t so lowly after all!Filled with magic, music and mayhem, this is a feline-fun-fi lledpantomime you won’t want to miss!


Weds 22 – Sat 25 JanUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession)

Carriageworks Young Theatre Makersand Ruth Cooper present

Our WarCarriageworks Theatre are proud to host our 10-13 year old Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers performing an original play, Our War.The group have been exploring children’s lives during WWI over the past few months and have devised this new production in commemoration of the Centenary. For more information on the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.

Bite My Thumb present

Shakers By John Godber

Shakers Cocktail Bar is THE place to be!After work, before a club, to meet the blokes, to pick up the girls, to drink to celebrate or drown your sorrows, for birthdays and parties and romance and sin, this is the place to be seen.Carol, Adele, Nicky and Mel, are four friends who have taken to waitressing in desperation but who also have wit and resilience enough to never let any of the colourful characters they come across escape their satire unscathed.See both Bite My Thumb’s productions (Shakers and Bouncing Back p13) for £17(£15 concession). Call to book.

Sat 1 FebUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7pmTickets: £6 (£4 concession)

Tangram Theatre present

Albert Einstein: Relativitively Speaking

Join Albert for science, songs and puns in the hit show that proves Einstein = Musical Comedy2.Ever looked at E=MC2 and thought… what?!Ever been curious how a pacifi st became the creative mind behind the atomic bomb?Ever wanted to meet the genius behind theüber-coolest moustache in scientifi c history?Yes? No? Either way, join Albert for an hour of science, songs and the wurst sausage joke ever as he (theoretically) proves that Einstein= Musical Comedy2!

A wunderbar new show by the boys behind international smash-hits Crunch! and The Origin of Species...(BEST SHOW / BEST PERFORMER NOMINEE –ADELAIDE FRINGE 2012)

THE TIMES

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘The clearest – and certainly the funniest – explanation of the Theory of Relativity I know’ JOHN LLOYD (CREATOR OF QI)Sat 1 Feb

Main Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession) Photo © Hannah Houston


Weds 5 – Sat 8 FebMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £18, £12 (£3 off concessions)Weds – Thurs half price ticketsfor under 18s and studentsFamily Ticket: £50

Leeds Youth Opera present

Hansel & GretelTravel with Hansel and Gretel into the haunted wood and meet the fantastical characters who inhabit it. Venture with them into a house made only of sweets and see if they can defeat the Witch who lives there!Enchanted trees, fairies and witches; Leeds Youth Opera bring this beautiful fairy tale to life in a truly magical way. This is a musical adventure suitable for all the family.Will you go down to the woods today?

Carriageworks Young Theatre Makersand Ruth Cooper present

Centenary StoriesThe 13-16 year old Carriageworks YoungTheatre Makers will be performing Centenary Stories, telling the true stories of Leedsresidents and their experiences in WW1. Performances will have small capacities andwill be held at various times on the day, please check the website for the most up to date information.For more information on the Carriagewworks Young Theatre Makers programme please visit our website www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk and click on the ‘Participate’ tab.

Sat 8 FebLeeds City Museum: various timesTickets: free entry, no need to book

Snowline Media Ltd present

Banff Mountain Film Festival World TourFrom the world’s most prestigious mountain fi lm festival comes an evening of extraordinary short fi lms. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers. See incredible footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far fl ung corners of the globe.This is an inspiring evening of exhilarating fi lm bythe most talented adventure fi lm makers of today.A festive event not to be missed with lots of freeprize giveaways.Book for both Carriageworks & Leeds Town Hall events for £22 (£19 concession)www.banff -uk.com

Weds 12 FebMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £13 (£11 concession)

Leeds Arts Centre present

The Money’s in the BankPremiere of Alan Buttery’s translationand adaptation.George the Bold is a safe cracker with a diff erence – he has principles!Crafty Leeds blacksmith George is a family man who is notorious for being second-to-none with a cutting torch until an enforced sabbatical puts him on the straight and narrow.His long-suff ering sons are distraught when they hear that he is up to his old tricks again, but will their plotting and scheming be enough to stop George from fi nally being able to ‘work properly’ again?

Weds 5 – Sat 8 FebUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:15pmTickets: £10

Photo © Grant Gunderson


Carriageworks in association with Leeds Film present

Carriageworks Love FestIt’s your choice! Carriageworks Theatrepresents Leeds’ two favourite romantic fi lms(one each night) to get you in the Valentine spirit. Tell us what you want to see! Join in the conversation via Twitter #cwxlovefest@carriagewrx, Facebook Carriageworks Theatre, or email in your requests: [email protected]. We’ll announce the chosen fi lms on Friday 24 January on our website and via social media.

Fri 14 – Sat 15 FebMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £6 (£5 concession)

Adapted by Ivan Wilkinson from the book by Robert Louis Stevenson

Teasel Theatre Company present

Grisly Tales From TumblewaterWelcome to Tumblewater – not that it’s a welcoming place unless you’re an undertaker or umbrella salesman. Caspian Prye, the twisted land owner, controls everything and everyone, even the police. Into this world stumbles fearless orphan Daniel Dorey, armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine-chilling stories.Can he bring down Caspian Prye? Can he stay alive long enough to tell his tales? Dickens meets Dahl via Horrible Histories with laughs, frights and live music for all.

Sat 15 FebUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 2pm & 4pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family Ticket: £24Age 8+

Sell a Door Theatre Company present

“There are two things that men should never weary of, goodness and humility. We get none too much of them in this rough world among cold, proud people.”An adventure tale for all the family, this fast paced adaptation tells the story of Davie Balfour as he survives shipwreck and murder to dramatically escape through the Highlands of Scotland in an exciting, gripping adventure story packed full of physical storytelling and imagination.

Adapted by dynamic playwright Ivan Wilkinson, Kidnapped chronicles the adventures of Alan Breck and Davie Balfour as they escape murder and shipwreck on a quest for justice, set against the fi erce social and political backdrop of 1760s Scotland.This highly imaginative re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story is perfect for young and old alike. www.selladoor.com

Thurs 13 FebMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)Family Ticket: £40Age 6+

Thurs 13 FebMain Auditorium:Tickets: Family Ticket:Age 6+


Half Moon and Full House Theatre present

Big Red Bath

Tues 18 FebUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 2pm & 4pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family Ticket: £24Age 4+

York Theatre Royal and ajtc present

Bin MenBin men see everything we throw away – and we throw away so many things. With Don and Sam around we may just need to think again; they can fi nd a use for anything.Written by multi-award winning writer Mike Kenny and directed by Rosamunde Hutt this is a story of recycling and transforming told with live music, puppetry, a touch of Don Quixote and lots of fun. Children’s theatre to remember.Supported by Arts Council England.

Horse and Bamboo Theatre present

Red Riding HoodA young girl, a hungry wolf and a walk through the woods – it sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Red Riding Hood’s not scared… well maybe she’s a little bit scared. Horse and Bamboo present a gorgeously rendered re-telling of the classic girl-and-the-wolf tale. Exquisite visuals blend with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments to create an enchanting piece of theatre.

Thurs 20 FebMain Auditorium: 2pmTickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession)Family Ticket: £34Age 5+

F E B R U A R Y H A L F T E R M F E B R U A R Y H A L F T E R M

Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath.It’s the end of a busy day and it is almost time for bed, and Ben and Bella are in the bath. Splish! Splosh! Splash! Bubbles burst and bubbles rise and a frothy feast of animals jump right in to join in the fun. Come with us on a bubbly, barmy bath time adventure around the world and home again celebrating all things bath time. Adapted from Julia Jarman’s popular children’s picture book, this quirky, vibrant and humorous tale for 2-5 year olds features music by We Were Evergreen, an alternative indie-electro-pop trio who bring a blend of folk melodies, electro beats and vocal harmonies. Big Red Bath is an exciting collaboration between Full House Theatre and Half Moon that will appeal to families as it blends music, song and humorous character based performances in a unique new take on this well-loved book.

Fri 21 FebMain Auditorium: 1pm & 3pmTickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession)Family Ticket: £34Age 2+


Sat 22 FebMain Auditorium: 6pmTickets: £10

Cosmopolitan Players present

Offi ce PartyBy John Godber

It’s Leeds advertising group Chapman and Howard’s annual Christmas party and the drinks are fl owing. The party soon gets a little wild. As the evening reaches its climax the party lurches from one disaster to another. This is a hilarious look at the minefi eld of social politics that come in to play at the offi ce Christmas party.

Same Difference Pop AcademyThe ShowcaseSame Diff erence Pop Academy is a fun-packed performing arts course designed for 7-16 year olds. Over the half term week the students learn stage, performance and singing techniques,combined with choreography and dance training from top industry professionals.The children will be coached by Same Diff erence themselves with every childreceiving personal one-to-one tuition from the X Factor stars as well as topindustry professionals.All students will perform soloon the Carriageworks stageto showcase what they havelearnt in a professionallyproduced pop concert tofamily and friends.www.sdpopacademy.com

Weds 26 Feb – Sat 1 MarUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession)

Sat 8 – Sat 15 MarMain Auditorium: 2:30pm fi rst weekend, 7:30pmweekdays, 4:30pm second SatTickets: £17.50, £13, £8 (£2 off concessions, under 16shalf price) Mon all tickets £12 (no concession)

Leeds Gilbert and Sullivan Society present

The Pirates of PenzanceAvast me hearties! Heave ho and prepareto set sail for the Cornish coast, wherethe infamous Pirates of Penzance areplying their treacherous trade! Policemen, pirates, a bevy of beautifulgirls and a very modern major-generalcome together in this rip-roaring tale oflove, leap years and pirate sherry.Follow the fortunes of pirate apprenticeFrederic as he leaves his pirate band,meets the magnifi cent Mabel and thenis forced by the dastardly Pirate Kingto betray her.

Bite My Thumb present

Bouncing BackBy Joe Mills

The Bouncers are back in this sequel to one of the most celebrated and popular British plays ever, John Godber’s Bouncers.Many years have passed since the closure of Mr Cinders nightclub and the Bouncers fi nd themselves fragmented and strangers in diff erent worlds. All are secretly longing for that old feeling of boot against face... then a chance meeting off ers them an opportunity to relive their glory days.See both Bite My Thumb’s productions (Shakers p4 and Bouncing Back) for £17(£15 concession). Call to book.

Fri 28 Feb – Sat 1 MarMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)


Tues 11 – Sat 15 MarUpstairs @ The Carriageworks:7pm Tues – Thurs, 2pm & 7pm SatTickets: £8 (£7 concession)Family Ticket: £28Age 7+

River MonstersFace-to-Face,with Jeremy WadeMan-sized piranhas, fi sh that electrocute,nine-foot river sharks… You’ve seen the programmes; now fi nd out what it takes to deliver these outlandish creatures to your living room – and why nobody had done it before.Join the presenter of the global hit series River Monsters, biology teacher and angler turned seat-of-the-pants explorer Jeremy Wade, for an evening of mystery, mayhem and monster wrangling.

‘The greatest angling explorer of his generation’INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

www.jeremywade.co.uk

Leeds Children’s Theatre present

The Witchesby Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood

‘Witches? Silly black hats, cloaks, riding on broomsticks?’If that’s what you think a witch is, you are very much mistaken! A real witch looks like an ordinary lady and has no greater pleasure than squelching children. Can you save yourself? Only if you learn how to spot one! Come along for the adventure and fi nd out what would happen should you run into a real witch…An amateur production in association with Samuel French Ltd.

Tues 18 MarMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)

Thurs 20 – Fri 21 Mar Upstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession)

Useful Donkey Theatre Company present

A Day of PleasureWritten by Isaac Bashevis SingerPerformed by Stuart Richman

Stories of a boy growing up in Warsaw. New York, 1978. The cab driver is waiting to take him to the airport. The evening before he travels to Stockholm to collect the Nobel Prize for Literature, Isaac Bashevis Singer – a passionate, brilliant storyteller – recalls a fascinating childhood full of mystery, torment and adventure.A Day of Pleasure is about more than a young boy growing up in a strange and exotic world; it is about growing up itself. Singer brings to life the vivid characters of pre-war Warsaw, his own character and the human conditions that aff ect us all.www.usefuldonkeytheatre.co.uk

Impulse Collective present

ExposedImpulse Collective have woven real people’s stories, thoughts and feelings into a fast paced, physical ensemble performance looking at the basic and complex natural impulses in human behaviour. Society and our minds impose restrictions on impulsive behaviour. Exposed delves into a world where these restrictions no longer exist. What happens when our restrictions are taken away? How far will we go?Exposed is a sensitive performance that is precise, energetic and thought-provoking.It uses an exciting mix of verbatim, physical theatre, projection, comedy and autobiography and received 5 star reviews at The Edinburgh Festival.

Tues 18 MarUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession)

Photo © Barry Revill and Icon Films

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Proper Job Theatre Company present

Nosferatu

Thurs 20 – Fri 21 MarMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)

33Devised by the company, directed by Tom Brennan

Sat 22 MarMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)

With a mixture of breathtaking illusions and trickery, an original musical score and a libretto from the acclaimed poet Ian McMillan, this production from award winning Proper Job Theatre promises to live long in the memory. Nosferatu tells the dark and mysterious tale of the sailors in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, as they journey from Varna to Whitby with an unknown cargo.

‘…simply be advised that this is fantastic theatre’THE LIST

It’s one hour before dawn On the blood dark sea the ship is barely moving There’s a sail as torn as a shattered shirt Something is aboard the ship…

The Wardrobe Ensemble use soulful stories, macho choreography and original music to present their take on the Chilean miner crisis of 2010. 33 tells the tale of the thirty three men stuck half a mile under the ground, the journalists in the desert above them and the world that watched them from afar.A tale of friendship, hope and Elvis Presley,33 takes you beyond the newsrooms, past the cameras and leaves you 2,000 feet under the ground. An outlandish, touching and funny modern-legend of men on the brink of death, fame and madness.

‘I was entertained, moved and inspired to see such dynamic ensemble work and creative theatre making. They chose brilliantly challenging material and approached it in a fast/edit, fresh and fearless way.’EMMA RICE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, KNEEHIGH

33 was developed at the National Theatre Studio, the Berkshire Fringe Festival and Bristol Old Vic.

The Wardrobe Ensemble present

Photo © Sam Smith


Tues 25 MarUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 7:45pmTickets: £10 (£8 concession)

Claire Hind and Gary Winters present

Dream Yards ‘If I were to wake you now,you may not know to tell methat you were dreaming.’In late 2012 we collected accounts of Yorkshire dreams. By dreams we meanthe ones that wake you up in the middleof the night or disappear in an instant in the morning; those ones that really get to you and make you feel a bit strange for the rest of the day or for years to follow.Part talk show, part neuro-psychoanalyst’s couch, our host Kong Lear is grappling with the riddles of dream generation and sleep science.

Mullen Theatre Dance Studios present

Second Star to the RightTue 25 – Weds 26 MarMain Auditorium: 7:15pmTickets: £12 (£8 concession)

Girlguiding Leeds present

Girlguiding Leeds Rockz the Musicals

Fri 28 – Sat 29 MarMain Auditorium: 7pm, Sat matinee 2pmTickets: £10 (£7 concession)

Fri 4 – Sat 5 AprMain Auditorium: 7:30pm, Sat matinee 2pmTickets: £6 (£4 concession)

Roundhay Creative Arts present

Grease

Fri 11 AprMain Auditorium: 7pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)

My Little Cherries present

A Journey Through Fantasia

Thurs 17 AprMain Auditorium: 7pmTickets: £13 (£11 concession)

Big Red Curtain Ltd present

In the Habit

Townsend Productions present

We Will Be FreeThe Tolpuddle Martyrs storyMusically Directed by John Kirkpatrick

From Townsend Productions who brought you The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists in Spring 2013 comes a new play of the story of The Tolpuddle Martyrs. We Will Be Free is the true story of George and Betsy Loveless and the Dorset farm labourers who colluded to form a Trade Union in 1834 to fi ght against the local landowner.This inspirational tale tells of their conviction and transportation by an oppressive government. Their determination, solidarity and courage is presented using an entertaining theatrical style, political cartoon, puppetry and folk music.

Thurs 3 AprMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)


New Perspectives present

Tues 1 AprMain Auditorium: 7:30pmTickets: £12 (£10 concession)Age 14+

Thurs 10 AprUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 2pm & 4pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family Ticket: £24Age 3+

Odd Doll present

The Worried WalrusIt’s time for the Annual Animal Beauty Contest! This year’s contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful fl amingo and a brand-new, fi rst-time competitor… Wendy the Walrus! Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off -stage?Join Wendy on her magical journey tothe bottom of the ocean where shemakes some unlikely new friends whohelp her to re-think what real beauty is…

Shone Productions present

The Wizard of OzClick your heels, clap your hands and go Overthe Rainbow with this fantastic production of The Wizard of Oz. Watch Dorothy and her cute dog Toto enter the wonderful Land of Oz. During their travels down the yellow brick road they meet some lovely friends and travel to see the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. This won’t be easy as the Wicked Witch of the West is determined to stop them by any means necessary!

Mon 7 – Weds 9 AprMain Auditorium: 6pm, 2pm matinee on Tues & WedsTickets: £16 (£14 concession)Family Ticket: £54£1 off early bird tickets booked before 20 Jan

E A S T E R H O L I D A Y F A M I L Y S H O W S

Harry Shawmut is funny, charming,self-doubting and neurotic... A man who often says things he shouldn’t. He once made a wise crack to a lady in passing and now, 35 years later and racked with guilt, he has tracked her down to your neighbourhood to apologise.But saying sorry isn’t always that simple... Witness the most elaborate apology in history as Harry introduces us to the family, friends, enemies, mystics and con men that make up his uniquely funny and moving life story. Prepare for a host of throw away lines and dry humour as Harry prepares to make amends.This heart-warming new production marks the fi rst ever UK stage adaptation of a work by the great American writer Saul Bellow, three times winner of the National Book Award and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Him With His Foot In His MouthBy Saul BellowAdapted for the stage by Jack McNamara


Little Angel Theatre present

Dogs Don’tDo Ballet

Based on the book written by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

Mon 14 AprMain Auditorium: 1pm & 3pmTickets: £9.50 (£8.50 concession), £6 (no concession)Family Ticket: £34Age 2+

Weds 16 AprMain Auditorium: 2pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family Ticket: £26Age 4+

Topsy Turvy Theatre present

Isabel’s WellSome wells makeGreat homes for fishesOthers, if you’re lucky,Will grant your wishesBut down this one you’ll find(if you’re brave enough to go)A wonderful, magical, world below.Written especially for children aged 3-7 and told with their own captivating blend of energetic storytelling, hand-crafted puppets, enchanting scenery and original music, Isabel’s Well is a journey into a child’s imagination where anything is possible!

Travelling by Tuba present

Travelling By Tuba II This all new show features wind and brass instruments from around the globe in a fascinating journey through the weird and wonderful world of the tuba. Imagine the gladiatorial Roman Cornu, a Swiss Alpine Horn – the original 1,000 year old mobile phone – the Chinese dragon headed trumpet plus the Zulu warrior African Kudus and many more… an amazing variety of sights and sounds. Music from Classical to Jazz and, impossible as this may sound, the opera Carmen in four and a half minutes!!An unforgettable performance.Plenty of audience participation.

Fri 11 AprUpstairs @ The Carriageworks: 2pmTickets: £8 (£6 concession)Family Ticket: £24Age 3+

E A S T E R H O L I D A Y F A M I L Y S H O W S E A S T E R H O L I D A Y F A M I L Y S H O W S

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes.You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life by Little Angel Theatre using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.This play is based on the original book Dogs Don’t Do Ballet © 2010 text by Anna Kemp, illustrations by Sara Ogilvie. First published in the United Kingdom by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd.


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, the 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 may choose to work with Ruth to earn a Bronze or Silver Arts Award.Workshop auditions are held each Summer, but enquire at any time as places may become available throughout the year, so if you’re interested in joining get in touch!Email [email protected] or call 07891 272410. For examples of CYTM’s work, please visitwww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

CarriageworksYoung Theatre MakersCarriageworks Young Theatre Makers (CYTM) is a group of young people aged between 10 and 16 who meet every Saturday to create new and signifi cant theatre. CYTM develops young people’s skills as performers, writers and directors through the creation of three original productions.

MediaFish

31 March - 11 April 2014

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To book call 0113 224 3801 or visitwww.leedsconcertseason.com

Saturday 18 January Morley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Black Dyke BandSaturday 15 FebruaryMorley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Brighouse & Rastrick BandSaturday 15 MarchMorley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Grimethorpe Colliery BandSaturday 29 MarchMorley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Leyland BandSaturday 5 AprilYeadon Town Hall, 7:30pm

Reg Vardy BandSaturday 12 AprilMorley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Cory BandSaturday 26 AprilMorley Town Hall, 7:30pm

Carlton Main FrickleyColliery Band

What’s On Spring 2014

John Cooper Clarkeplus special guestsSaturday 1 March: 7.30pm

Punk poet John Cooper Clarke remains one of the most important voices of our time and one of the greatest performers currently touring.Tickets: £35, £22, £18.50

Clannad and Mary BlackWednesday 12 March: 7.30pm

Two of Ireland’s musical icons share the stagein a special tour that will be sure to delight fansof both artists.Tickets: £32.50 & £28.50

Irving BerlinFrom Rags to RitzesSunday 9 February: 7.30pm

A celebration of 125 years of one of the fi nest songwriters featuring all your favourite Irving Berlin songs: Cheek to Cheek, White Christmas, Puttin’ on The Ritz, Blue Skies, How Deep is the Oceanand many more with orchestra, guest vocalists and dancers.Tickets £34.50, £29.50, £24.50, £15

A Life in SongLyrics by Don BlackFriday 4 April: 7.30pm

An evening celebrating the life of one of our most versatile lyricists, the stories behind the songs and Don Black’s journey from Hackney to Hollywood. Featuring the Oscar-winning Born Free, Diamonds are Forever and musical hits from Sunset Boulevard, Billy and Aspects of Love.

Tickets: £36.50 & £29.50


Regular Classes

The Carriageworks Theatre front of house staff will help make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you need to make specific arrangements prior to your visit please contact us on 0113 395 0307.

Wheelchair Access

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

Visually Impaired

This brochure is available in large print and tape by contacting0113 224 3139.Guide Dogs are welcome and bowls of water supplied.

Hearing Enhancements

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

Parking

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.

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Family Friendly Venue

Access

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, workshops and classes at a reasonable competitive rate. 20% discount available for arts and charity organisations.Please call 0113 395 2157 or email [email protected] for more information.

Tai Chiwith Tim JeffriesTuesdays: 5.45pm

Acting ClassesNorthern:Drama Acting SchoolTuesdays & Wednesdays: 6.30pm – 8.30pmAge 18+

Acting ClassesYafta Adult ClassesWednesdays: 7pm – 8pm

Belly Dancing Classeswith Mel HayirliogluThursdays: 6pm – 7pm

Lindy Hop ClassesFridays: 7pm – 9.30pm

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

Here at Carriageworks Theatre we value children and they are at the heart of our programming. There are shows for tots to teens. Please note under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.All events are suitable for families, a few are a little more adult than others. Guidance about age suitability is always available from our Box Office and children's shows are clearly highlighted on the event listing.

At Carriageworks Theatre:• There are pre-show activities for under 10s• Baby changing facilities are available on all floors 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 specified seat• A buggy parking area will be available on show days to keep the auditorium clutter free and a safe environment


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.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.Or join the e-list by [email protected] with ‘Subscribeto mailing list’ in the header fi eld.

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JANUARY VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

Fri 17 – Sat 25 Main Auditorium PUSS IN BOOTS 3

Weds 22 – Sat 25 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks SHAKERS 4

FEBRUARY VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

Sat 1 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks OUR WAR 4

Sat 1 Main Auditorium ALBERT EINSTEIN: RELATIVITIVELY SPEAKING 5

Weds 5 – Sat 8 Main Auditorium HANSEL & GRETEL 6

Weds 5 – Sat 8 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks THE MONEY’S IN THE BANK 7

Sat 8 Leeds City Museum CENTENARY STORIES 6

Weds 12 Main Auditorium BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 7

Thurs 13 Main Auditorium KIDNAPPED 8

Fri 14 – Sat 15 Main Auditorium CARRIAGEWORKS LOVE FEST 9

Sat 15 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks GRISLY TALES FROM TUMBLEWATER 9

Tues 18 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks RED RIDING HOOD 10

Weds 19 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks CLEAN AS POSSIBLE COMEDY SHOW 11

Thurs 20 Main Auditorium BIN MEN 10

Fri 21 Main Auditorium BIG RED BATH 11

Sat 22 Main Auditorium SAME DIFFERENCE POP ACADEMY THE SHOWCASE 12

Weds 26 – Sat 1 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks OFFICE PARTY 12

Fri 28 – Sat 1 Main Auditorium BOUNCING BACK 13

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Sat 8 – Sat 15 Main Auditorium THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 13

Tues 11 – Sat 15 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks THE WITCHES 14

Tues 18 Main Auditorium RIVER MONSTERS FACE-TO-FACE WITH JEREMY WADE 14

Tues 18 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks EXPOSED 15

Thurs 20 – Fri 21 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks A DAY OF PLEASURE 15

Thurs 20 – Fri 21 Main Auditorium NOSFERATU 16

Sat 22 Main Auditorium 33 17

Tues 25 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks DREAM YARDS 18

Tues 25 – Weds 26 Main Auditorium SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT 19

Fri 28 – Sat 29 Main Auditorium GIRLGUIDING LEEDS ROCKZ THE MUSICALS 19

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Tues 1 Main Auditorium HIM WITH HIS FOOT IN HIS MOUTH 20

Thurs 3 Main Auditorium WE WILL BE FREE 18

Fri 4 – Sat 5 Main Auditorium GREASE 19

Mon 7 – Wed 9 Main Auditorium THE WIZARD OF OZ 21

Thurs 10 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks THE WORRIED WALRUS 21

Fri 11 Main Auditorium A JOURNEY THROUGH FANTASIA 19

Fri 11 Upstairs @ The Carriageworks ISABEL’S WELL 22

Mon 14 Main Auditorium DOGS DON’T DO BALLET 23

Weds 16 Main Auditorium TRAVELLING BY TUBA II 22

Thurs 17 Main Auditorium IN THE HABIT 19

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

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