AUTUMN SEASON 2014

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How to book

Booking in person at our Swan Street Box Office will not incur any fees. A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Where applicable, a£1 charge for postage will also be payable.

We accept payment by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.

All sales are non-refundable – please see full terms and conditions of sale on our website cityvarieties.co.uk or ask at Box Office.

Unless stated otherwise, all ticket prices include a 60p levy towards the preservation of this Grade II* Listed Building.

Online bookingcityvarieties.co.ukPurchase tickets simply and securely via our website.

Please note Side Stalls, Side Circle and Boxes are classified as ‘restricted view’ online so that at time of purchase, customers are aware that these seats are side-facing.

By phone0113 243 0808Standard hours are Monday to Friday:10am to 6pm or until 30 mins after show start.Saturdays: 10am to 4pm or until 30 mins after show start.On Sundays and Bank Holidays: open one hour prior to show start.

In personA Box Office service is usually available at our Reception in Swan Street as above.

Tickets may also be purchased from Leeds Grand Theatre Box Office on New Briggate during their standard operational hours.

DiscountsWhen available, standard concessions apply to Under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, Leeds Card Holders and Friends of the City Varieties. Please check performance listings for details. Entry will be subject to proof of eligibility.

Registered disabled patrons may purchase a half-price ticket for themselves and an essential carer. Please contact Box Office for details.

AccessWe have lift access to all levels of the auditorium and wheelchair spaces are situated at each level (subject to availability). Please contact the Box Office to discuss your requirements.

Accessible toilets are available at Stalls and Circle level.

An induction loop is installed to aid our customers with hearing difficulties. Please contact Box Office before purchasing tickets for advice over the best seats for this service.

Baby Changing FacilitiesThese are provided in the unisex toilets within the Circle Bar

Circle Bar and KioskRefreshments are available pre-show and during the interval from the Circle Bar andthe Kiosk at the rear of the Stalls.

Pre-ordering Interval drinks in advance is highly recommended.

Details correct at time of going to print. City Varieties reserves to right to make changes to the advertised programme. 3* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

NATHAN CARTERThe hugely popular Nathan Carter makes his first visit to City Varieties with his exciting brand of country, Irish, and popular music in a thoroughly entertaining live show for all the family. Nathan is also an expert accordion player, so expect a bit of a hand clapping and foot-tappin’ hooley as well.nathancartermusic.com

Thur 11 September 7.30pmTickets*: £18 & £20, Boxes (to seat 2) £46

NIK KERSHAWTHE ME MYSELF & I TOURA solo retrospective to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first UK chart success… Nik performs songs and tells tales from his impressive career. An intimate evening of music from the man famously described by Elton John as ‘the best songwriter of a generation’.

Mon 15 September 7.30pmTickets*: £21.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £49

PAUL CHOWDHRYPC’S WORLDPaul Chowdhry, host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Weekand star of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, returns to the Varietieswith his biggest tour to date. Why is one person’s offenceanother person’s humour? PC may be his initials, but therelentless world he lives in definitely isn’t.Ages 16+paulchowdhry.com

Thur 4 September 8pmTickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERSAs they approach their 40th anniversary, The Houghton Weavers hit the road again in their endless campaign to ‘Keep Folk Smiling’!houghtonweavers.com

Fri 12 September 7.30pmTickets*: £20, Boxes (to seat 2) £46Concessions: Seniors £2 off,Friends of CVMH £2.50 off

COMEDY

MUSIC

VARIETY

FAMILY

PLAY/MUSICAL THEATRE/FILM

The White Swan City Varieties is adjoining The White Swan public house – the pub is operated by Leeds Brewery and offers a specialpre-show menu – see whiteswanleeds.co.ukfor details.

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BLAKEIN HARMONYwith special guest starCAMILLA KERSLAKEBlake are back and better than ever, with anew sound, new songs and their biggestUK tour yet. The three Brit-Award-winners will be performing exclusivesongs from their fifth studio album, In Harmony, released this autumn.blakeofficial.com/camillakerslake.co.uk

Wed 17 September 7.30pmTickets*: £22, Boxes (to seat 2) £50

BRIT Award-winner Beverley Craven performs songs from herbrand new album, Change Of Heart, alongside timeless classicsPromise Me, Holding On, Woman To Woman, Love Scenes andmany more.beverleycraven.com

Wed 24 September 7.30pmTickets*: £18.50 & £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47

Roger McGuinn, legendary former frontman and founding member of The Byrds, makes a highly anticipated return to City Varieties. McGuinn’s trademark Rickenbacker 12-string sound has influenced generations of musicians and this superb show draws from his huge back catalogue of Byrds’ classics as well as his acclaimed solo career.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/

Sun 28 September 8pmTickets*: £29.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £64.20

MADE INTHE GREAT WARSAM SWEENEY’S FIDDLEThe remarkable tale of a fiddle which began life in Leeds in 1915 at the hands of erstwhile Music Hall performer Richard S Howard, only to be left incomplete following tragedy in The Great War.In recent years the violin came to be owned by Bellowhead’s fiddle player Sam Sweeney, who traced its fascinating origins. This inspirational multi-media performance also features Hugh Lupton, Robert Harbron and Paul Sartin.madeinthegreatwar.com

Thur 18 September 7.30pmTickets*:£15, Boxes (to seat 2) £36Concessions: £2 off

STEVE HOWEWorld-renowned guitarist Steve Howe is best remembered for his work with legendary prog-rock band Yes. He has also been a member of Asia and GTR and has released 19 solo albums.stevehowe.com

Sun 21 September 7.30pmTickets*: £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANYIN THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) (REVISED)Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singerand Jess WinfieldDirected by Reed Martin and Austin TichenorAll 37 plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays… join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.reducedshakespeare.com

Fri 19 September 7.30pmTickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20Concessions: £2 off

MARK WATSONFLAWSMark Watson (host of BBC’s We Need Answers, comedy panel-show regular and star of his own cult Radio 4 series) returns to the Varieties with his darkest, most personal show yet… and luckily it’s also his funniest!Ages 14+markwatsonthecomedian.com

Wed 1 October 7.30pmTickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

AL MURRAYTHE PUB LANDLORDONE MAN ONE GUVNOR:20 YEARS AT THE LAGER TOPLIMITED AVAILABILITYthepublandlord.com

Fri 26 & Sat 27 September 7.30pmTickets*: £26.10 (Boxes SOLD OUT)

Tickets*:Friday Evenings & Saturday Matinees

Side Stalls, Side Circle & Upper Circle: £16Stalls & Circle: £19

Boxes (to seat 2): £44Saturday Evenings

Side Stalls, Side Circle & Upper Circle: £19Stalls & Circle: £22

Boxes (to seat 2): £50Discounts:

Concessions: 10% offFriends of City Varieties: 15% off

Groups of 20 or more: 15% off (plus 2 free seats for every 47 paid)Season Tickets including all 4 weekends: 20% off full-price ticket

take your seats for a trip back toThe Good Old Days of the music halls,

sit back and enjoy an unrivalled bill filled with the cream of Variety

entertainers from across the globe!

FANCYDRESS

is wholeheartedly encouraged

but by no means compulsory!

A prize will be givenfor the bestcostume.

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AUTUMN 2014FRI 3 OCT, 7pm

SAT 4 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

ROY HUDDIN A CLASS OF HIS OWN

LAURIE BRIGGSMELIFLUOUS MUSICALITIES

AMAZING NORVIL & JOSEPHINE

PERPLEXING

PRESTIDIGITATION

DESIREEKONGEROD

CONTRIVED CONVOLUTIONS

KEN JOYMUSICAL MAYHEM

FRI 10 OCT, 7pmSAT 11 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

GARY LOVINI VIRTUOSO VIOLIN

GORDON KANE JOCULAR JOVIALITY

GORONWY THOM UNICYCLICALUNDULATIONS

GORDON PETERSMUSIC & MERRIMENT

MARILYNHILL SMITHA LARK ASCENDINGFRI 17 OCT, 7pm

SAT 18 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

JONATHAN ANSELL

INTERNATIONAL

SUPERSTAR TENOR

WENDY KING THE ORIGINAL

UKULELE GIRL

VAN BUREN& ALLYSON

ILLUSTRIOUS ILLUSIONIST

JOSH &BARRY BENSON

COMEDY CAPERS

ROMANYBAFFLING BEWITCHERY

FRI 24 OCT, 7pmSAT 25 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

THEMUSIC HALL REMEMBERSCity Varieties commemorates the100th Anniversary of the outbreak ofThe Great War and the75th Anniversary of WWIIwith a talented line-up featuring

JAN HUNT &PETER JOHNJANE WEBSTER JOHN STYLES

ROSS TOMLINSON KATIE MILTON

   

The Radiophonic Workshop emerge from the studio for their first live tour Spring 2014

The REGENERATION Tour The Radiophonic Workshop – pioneers of electronica – play a series of live dates across the UK and Ireland this spring. In a first for the legendary composers - famed for their landmark sound design and musical themes for Doctor Who, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Timewatch, Newsround and Quatermass – the Workshop recreate some of their best known music live alongside new tracks from their forthcoming album of collaborations. The REGENERATION TOUR features original BBC Radiophonic Workshop personnel Paddy Kingsland, Roger Limb, Peter Howell & Dr Dick Mills with Mark Ayres as MD and ex-Prodigy sideman Kieron Pepper joining on drums. The show includes classic footage from the archives along with tributes to legendary Workshop composers Delia Derbyshire and John Baker. Always at the forefront of technology and sound design selected live appearances will be augmented with 3D Surround Sound using state-of-the art spatial technology to immerse the audience. Dick Mills, studio partner to Delia Derbyshire, and founder member of the Workshop, helped realise the original Doctor Who Theme in 1963. “As the senior player in this Radiophonic Band I’ve travelled through time and space with that well-known Doctor many times. But this is a real journey into the unknown for all of us. For most of our careers we have remained unseen, a supporting part of someone else's TV or radio programs. Taking the music out of the Workshop means simply being ourselves as performers, sound designers and musicians and, of course, there’s the huge adrenalin rush of it being live! It's going to be a thrill to meet audiences wherever they are and whatever dimension they are from!” The Workshop play Manchester’s VIctoria Warehouse (Friday 28th February), London’s Cecil Sharp House (Saturday 1st March), Glasgow School of Art (Friday 21st March), Brighton St. Georges Church (Sunday 23rd March), Birmingham Town Hall (Monday 24th March), Belfast MAC (Wednesday 26th March), Edinburgh Pleasance Theatre (Thursday 27th March) and ending at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall (Monday 31st March) Tickets for the REGENERATION TOUR from Ticketmaster.co.uk, gigsandtours.com or gigsinscotland.com

theradiophonicworkshop.co.uk

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DOC BROWNTHE WEIRD WAY ROUNDFresh from his sell-out UK tour Of Mic & Men, a starring role in the hit show Law & Order, as well as singing with Ricky Gervais on the YouTube viral Equality Street, Doc Brown is back with his unique take on life, love and lyricism. With other TV appearances already under his belt including Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev & Derek, Doc is a must see act.Ages 14+docbrown.co.uk

Thur 2 October 7.30pmTickets*: £14.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £35.20

PETE FIRMANTRICKSTER‘The UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) hits the road again with his astonishing new show Trickster. Pete was the star of BBC1’s The Magicians and is a frequent special guest on countless other TV shows. Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not to be missed!Ages 14+petefirman.co.uk

Wed 8 October 8pmTickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20Concessions: £2 off

STEELEYE SPAN45th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are celebrating 45 years with a new live show. Maddy Prior the voice of Steeleye leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. Having recently collaborated with Sir Terry Pratchett on their new album Wintersmith, the evening will see a mixture of new and classic material.

Mon 6 October 7.30pmTickets*: £21.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £49

Singer, dancer and actor Ray Quinn – runner-up in The X Factor 2006 – has gone on to sell-out a headline UK tour, achieve a number one platinum-selling debut album, win ITV’s Dancing On Ice (subsequently becoming Champion of Champions) and has appeared in several stage musicals including Grease, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde and The Rise & Fall Of Little Voice.rayquinn.co.uk

Sun 5 October 7.30pmTickets*: £25, Boxes (to seat 2) £56VIP tickets with Meet & Greet £40, Boxes (to seat 2) £86

KERRY ELLISDIRECT FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUMRecently recalled to star as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, Kerry Ellis takes a break from defying gravity to head out on her solo tour. The star of We Will Rock You will be performing her hits from the West End and Broadway as well as selected numbers from her forthcoming album.kerryellis.com

Tue 7 October 7.30pmTickets*: £20,Boxes (to seat 2) £46

HAL CRUTTENDENTHE TOUGHLUVVIE TOURFollowing stand-out performances on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Have I Got News For You (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) and Mock The Week (BBC2), Hal is being strongly tipped as the next big thing. Footballers, Facebook and food are just three of the topics Hal devours with his unique mix of camp and straight, warm and catty humour.halcruttenden.com

Thu 9 October 7.30pmTickets*: £17,Boxes (to seat 2) £40

THE REGENERATION TOURElectronica pioneers The Radiophonic Workshop, (composers of themes for Doctor Who, The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Timewatch, Newsround and Quatermas), recreate some of their best known music live alongside new tracks from their forthcoming album of collaborations.

Mon 13 October 8pm (re-scheduled date)Tickets*: £18.10,Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

For this tour, Jasonhas been askingaudiences to namethe show… and that’sexactly what they’lldo over the course ofthe run. The best namewill win £500, there willbe a leader board onstage each night and bythe end of the tour hisshow will have a name,thanks to you lot!jasonbyrne.ie

Sun 12 October 8pmTickets*: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

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KATHERINE RYANGLAM ROLE MODELA dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV... Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce pop-culture obsessed Canadian, was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack smoking mayor.Ages 16+katherineryan.co.uk

Wed 15 October 8pmTickets*: £12.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £31.20

THE LINDISFARNE STORYThe Lindisfarne Story is a celebration of the group’s music and achievements devised by Ray Laidlaw, the group’s drummer for 33 years and Billy Mitchell, front man for the final eight years. Together they perform acoustic versions of Lindisfarne’s classic songs and tell the inside story of the group’s rise to fame.lindisfarnestory.co.uk

Tue 21 October 7.30pmTickets*: £18.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £43

KIKI DEE &CARMELO LUGGERIAN ACOUSTIC JOURNEYJoin Kiki and Carmelo for an intimate acoustic journey in stories and song including unique covers of songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I Got The Music In Me and the stunning Amoureuse.kikiandcarmelo.com

Thur 23 October 7.30pmTickets*: £16.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £39

LEE HURSTTHINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO AAARGGH!!!Comedian Lee Hurst is back on the road to ask audiences what winds them up.

Mostly people get on with living their lives, but everyone has at least one thing that gets on their nerves and makes their blood boil. What’s yours? Like all Brits, he loves a right good moan but Lee also likes to come up with solutions too… come along for a night of laughter and letting off some steam.leehurst.com

MARK STEEL’SBACK IN TOWNThe Mark Steel’s Back In Town show, based on the Radio 4 series in which Mark writes a show centred around each town, has now been to at least five-million places. It’s a sparkling verdict on humanity that he’s mocked them all and is somehow still alive. For this show there will be pictures, and ranting, some people will call things out, and you’ll be a far better audience than the miserable gits from down the road. Ages 15+marksteelinfo.com

Thur 16 October 8pmTickets*: £15.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

THE MOSTDANGEROUS MANON SATURDAYMORNING TELEVISIONAnother opportunity to catch thishugely popular sell-out show fromthe star of BBC2’s Hebburn.chrisramseycomedy.com

Mon 20 October 8pmTickets*: £17.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £40.20

SET YOUR SOUL ALIVE TOURFor fans of Joe McElderry and X Factor this is one night notto miss!Joe rose to fame when he won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. Following single and album chart successes, Joe returned to our TV screens in 2011 when he was the triumphant winner of the second series of ITV’s Pop StarTo Opera Star.joemcelderryofficial.com

Wed 22 October 7.30pmTickets*: £25, Boxes (to seat 2) £56

SUSAN CALMANLADY LIKEAward-winning comedian Susan Calman (Radio 4’s The News Quiz) is embarking on her first ever UK tour. If you’ve seen her before, Lady Like will be a reassuring couple of hours spent with the woman her neighbours call ‘the mad cat lady’. If you don’t know who she is, Lady Like will, at the very least, make you feel better about your own life. A show about being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever anyone might say.Ages 18+susancalman.com

Sun 26 October 7.30pmTickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

Sun 19 October 7.30pmTickets*: £16.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

SING-A-LONG-A FROZENDisney’s Frozen gets the full Sing-a-long-a treatment! Who hasn’t been singing Let It Go and wanting to dress up as Elsa! Join in the full interactive experience with a screening of the film with lyrics on screen and sing along with Elsa and Anna. A live host will show you how to use your interactive fun pack and judge the fancy dress competition.singalonga.net/frozen

Sun 2 November 11am, 2.30pm & 6pmTickets*: Adult £15.60, Child £10.60Family tickets: for 4 (max 2 adults) £48.40,for 3 (max 1 adult) £34.80

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKEJE M’ACCUSE – I AM MARCUSPodium dancer, oil rig worker, food addict, musical theatreenthusiast, posh, eco-hypocrite, ex-Goth, Muppet fan,award-winning comedian and chief beverages operator atthe Little Chef – screw politics! Let’s talk about me.Ages 15+

Mon 3 November 8pmTickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

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HEATHER PEACETHE THIN LINE TOURWaterloo Road actress Heather Peace hits the road in support of her second album, The Thin Line, which puts Heather’s rich vocals in the spotlight over hook-filled piano melodies, euphoric drum beats and soaring strings drenched in 60s soul.heatherpeace.com

Mon 27 October 7.30pmTickets*: £22.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £51.20

SHOWADDYWADDYFormed in the 1970s in Leicester, Showaddywaddy have sold more than 20 million records, played live all over the world and have recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Their dynamic and uplifting live show features all of their biggest hits including Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.

Fri 31 October 7.30pmTickets*: £19.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £45

Entertaining audiences all year round across the Canary Islands this fabulous comedy drag show has left unforgettable memories with thousands of holiday makers. This hilarious evening, full of dazzling costumes, side splitting comedy and a cast of unique characters is not to be missed. Book now to secure your seats for the funniest show in town!musichalltavern.com

Wed 29 October 7.30pmTickets*: £25,Boxes (to seat 2) £56

ONLY FOOLS& BOYCIE WITH JOHN CHALLISEnjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools & Horses. Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he’ll be spilling the beans about co-stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best.Mr Challis will be available to sign copies of his autobiography.

Tue 28 October 7.30pmTickets*: £15.50,Boxes (to seat 2) £37

CARDINAL BURNSCardinal Burns is Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns – acclaimed character comedy duo and stars of their very own award-winning sketch show which has recently completed a hugely successful second series on Channel 4.Ages 16+cardinalburns.com

Thur 30 October 7.30pmTickets*: £16, Boxes (to seat 2) £38Concessions: £2 off

PAUL FOOTHOVERCRAFT SYMPHONY IN GAMMON # MAJORHeralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have been showered with five-star reviews and nominations and credited as ‘masterful’ (The Scotsman) and ‘ingenious’ (The Australian Herald Sun). His subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs, leaving ‘your sides sore and your face wet with tears’ (Edinburgh Evening News).Ages 14+paulfoot.tv

Sat 1 November 7.30pmTickets*: £13.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £32.20

PAUL CARROLL’SMUSIC HALL TAVERN SHOW

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HENNING WEHN EIN ZWEI DIYLIMITED AVAILABILITYhenningwehn.de

Thu 6 & Fri 7 November 8pm Tickets*: £16.60,(Boxes SOLD OUT)

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTHA WEE KEN TO REMEMBER John Shuttleworth wanted to share fond memoriesof his favourite past weekends. However, a typo onthe poster means John is obliged to spend theevening paying homage to his next-door neighbourand sole agent – the diminutive Ken Worthington.Expect a selection of classic tunes as well as newditties like Bitter Sweet Memories and RelativesIn Rotherham.shuttleworths.co.uk

Thu 13 November 7.30pmTickets*: £18, Boxes (to seat 2)£42Concessions £2 off

JUSTIN CURRIEA welcome return for Scottish singer-songwriter Justin Currie – most famous for his role as founder member and front man of Del Amitri, and now a successful solo artist.justincurrie.com

Sun 16 November 7.30pmTickets*: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20

LES McKEOWN’S LEGENDARYBAY CITY ROLLERSROLLERMANIAThe music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack fora generation of teenagers growing up in the mid-70s.Relive Rollermania as Les McKeown and the band playmassive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang,Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love.lesmckeown.com

Fri 14 November 7.30pmTickets*: £20, Boxes (to seat 2) £46

PORCELAIN 25Julia Fordham returns to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark release Porcelain, performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by her long-time pianist and album producer Grant Mitchell. Julia will also perform many of her other hits and include a few surprises along the way.juliafordham.com

Wed 12 November 8pmTickets*: £18.50 &£20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47

HERE’S TOTHE HEROESREMEMBRANCE CELEBRATIONJonathan Ansell (front man from classical male quartet and X Factor stars G4) will be joined by a sensational brass band and other very special guests for a heartfelt performance honouring this nation’s service men and women. Enjoy classic songs such as; We’ll Meet Again, Danny Boy, Amazing Grace, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, Abide With Me and many more…Raising funds for Help For Heroes.

Sun 9 November 3pmTickets*: £18.50, £20, £22.50+ VIP seats £35Boxes (to seat 2) £50

LIFF 28LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALLIFF is thrilled to be back at the City Varieties with a special selection of film screenings from its huge international programme. The full line-up of screenings, including the City Varieties selection, will be announced 3 October.For further details please visit leedsfilm.com

Sat 8 November from 12 noon

ANDREW NEWTONCOMEDY HYPNOTISTWorld famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns to the Varieties in his hilarious one man show.

‘Newton’s love of the absurd has the audience helpless with laughter...’Yorkshire Evening Post

newtonhypnosis.com

Sat 15 November 8pmTickets*: £13, Boxes (to seat 2) £32Students & Under 16s half price

TONY LAWENTER THETONE ZONEDive into the zone of Tone for a brand new show of life-affirming, life-changing comedy from the multi-award-winning nonsense-maker. Following a sell-out tour and mammoth West End run in 2013, Mr Tony Law is striding back out on tour this autumn with a brand new show.Ages 16+mrtonylaw.com

Tue 11 November 7.30pmTickets*: £14,Boxes (to seat 2) £34

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City Varieties Music Hall presents

All performances may contain pyrotechnics,smoke effects and strobe lighting.

BSL Interpreted performances Thur 11 Dec 7pm + Sat 10 Jan 2pm

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Circle £14 £18 £19 £20

Upper Circle £14 £15 £16 £17

Boxes (for 2) £34 £42 £44 £46

NOV 2014 Morning Afternoon Evening

Sat 29 7pm

Sun 30 1pm 6pm

DEC 2014

Mon 1 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

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Thur 4 1.30pm** 7pm

Fri 5 7pm

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Sun 21 1pm 6pm

Mon 22 2pm 7pm

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Sat 27 2pm 7pm

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Thur 8 1.30pm** 7pm

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Sun 11 1pm

Following hot on the heels of the successes of Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Aladdin, the Rock‘n’Roll Panto returns to City Varieties in December 2014 with Peter Rowe’s Dick Whittington.

Expect all the traditional elements of a family panto with lots of audience interaction and heaps of corny gags, soundtracked by classic pop and soul hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond.

Our talented cast of actor-musicians leap seamlessly from their character roles to become part of the band, performing all vocals and playing instruments live on stage… and we mustn’t forget the Legendary Rock Fight (now with added BOULDERS!) which has thrilled Leeds audiences for more than a generation.

ConcessionsUnder 16s/Student/Senior/Unwaged andLeeds Card†: £2 off all full-price seats.Friends of City Varieties: £2.50 off all full-price seats.Only one concession valid for each ticket purchase.NB: No concessions available on Preview performances.† Leeds Card Concession not available on Premium performances.

Group Discounts: Call 0113 297 7040Parties between 20 – 49: £2 off all seats.Parties of 50 or more: £2 off all seats + 2 freefor every 50 paid.Parties of 300 or more: please contact us todiscuss your requirements.

School Groups: Call 0113 297 7040Tickets from £8.75 including free iced confectionary for each student (if paid in full by Wed 29 Oct 2014).NB: School discounts only apply to off-peak schools’ matinees marked**

Sat 29 November 2014 – Sun 11 January 2015

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DirectorPaul Hart

DesignerSean Turner

Musical DirectorTristan Parkes

Written byPeter Rowe

18 19* A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable. * A £1.50 transaction fee will apply for internet and phone bookings. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

LEE NELSONSUITED & BOOTED

Fri 10 April (on sale from 5 September)

FEASTOF FIDDLESSun 5 April 7.30pmTickets*: £19.50,Boxes (to seat 2) £45

ANDREW NEWTONSat 7 March 8pmTickets*: £13,Boxes (to seat 2) £32

STEPHENK AMOSWELCOME TOMY WORLDAges 16+

Wed 25 February 7.30pmTickets*: £17.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20

RED LADDER THEATRE COMPANYWE’RE NOT GOING BACKThur 19 – Sat 21 FebruaryTickets*: Evenings £13.50 (Concessions & UNITE £10)Sat mat £10 (Concessions & UNITE £8)

SIMON AMSTELLTO BE FREE

Wed 11 February 8pmTickets*: £21.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20Concessions: Students, Unwaged, Senior £3 off

RICHARD HERRINGLORD OF THEDANCE SETTEESat 9 May (on sale soon)

ALBERT LEE & HOGAN’S HEROESThu 7 May 7.30pm (on sale soon)

THE SEARCHERSFri 24 April 7.30pmTickets*: £20,Boxes (to seat 2) £46

THE BASIL BRUSH SHOWWed 15 April 11am & 2.30pmTickets*: £14.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £35.20Concessions: Under 16s £2 offFamily ticket(for 4, max 2 adults) £44.40

FAIRPORT CONVENTIONTue 17 February (on sale soon)

SING-A-LONG-ASOUNDOF MUSICSat 25 April 1.30pm & 7pmTickets*: £15.60,Child £14.10 + Group deals

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMSTue 9 June 8pmTickets*: £21.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20

TIM VINETIM TIMINEE TIM TIMINEE TIM TIMTO YOU

Wed 20 & Thu 21 May 7.30pmTickets*: £21.60,Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20

NILS LOFGRENThur 22 January 8pmTickets*: £29.10 & £39.10,Boxes (to seat 2) £84.20

The Learning programme is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Heritage Open DaysSun 14 September 10am – 4pmLast entry 3.30pm

Your chance to come and explore the world-famous City Varieties!

From a music room above a pub, to the home of ‘The Good Old Days’, the City Varieties has welcomed the very best comedians, musicians and performers for nearly 150 years. Come and discover how this rare surviving example of a Victorian music hall has been restored to its former glory and hear stories from the building’s fascinating and often colourful past.

The whole family can be entertained with creative workshops, craft activities, treasure trails and competitions.Cost: FREE

Theatre ToursDiscover forgotten stories and learn how the magic happens at City Varieties.Tours last one hour.

Cost: £5/£3 (under 18s) per tour

Contact the Box Office or go online for more details and to book.

Private Group ToursIf you would like to enquire about a private group tour – please contact the learning team.

Wed 24 September 11am – 12 noon

Sat 11 October 11am – 12 noon

Wed 22 October 11am – 12 noon

To book workshops, projectsand group tours, pleasecontact the Learning Team:learning@cityvarieties.co.uk,0113 391 7783.

Hickory Dickory DockWeekly sessions for pre-school children and their carers.

Come along to play, sing, create and discover in our themed sessions whilst being inspired by the history of our unique building! With a chance to glimpse behind the curtain of a working theatre and plenty of imaginative play, it’s the perfect way to introduce your child to performing arts.

Drawing on the expertise of the Learning Team in conjunction with visiting storytellers and musicians, each session supports key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. But above all your child will have fun in a new and stimulating environment!

Sessions are held on Tuesday mornings and places are limited so booking is essential.

For your free taster session please contact the learning team.

City Varieties Youth Theatre Following their third hit musical Peter Pan the Company are working on the Christmas performance which will be showcased in the Howard Assembly Room at the Grand Theatre on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December.If you are interested in finding out more about the Youth Theatre please contact the learning team for an information packlearning@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Schools and Colleges We offer a broad range of curriculum linked workshops, theatre tours, projects and taster days. To find out more please contact the Learning Team: learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Get InvolvedJanuary 2014 saw Leeds City Council’s first ever Child Friendly Leeds Awards at the City Varieties Music Hall and we’re hosting it again in January 2015. We’re putting young people aged 11 – 19yrs in control, and we want you on the team! If you’re interested in applying please email vic@leeds.gov.uk by the 8th September to find out more.

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Founded in 1988 and registered as an independent charitable organisation, The Friends have campaigned tirelessly over the years to fund the essential upkeep of the Varieties.

MembershipStandard annual membership costs just £15* per person – lifetime memberships are also available.

Benefits include priority booking (where available), newsletters, discounts on selected shows and exclusive Friends’ social events. Please contact Box Office on 0113 243 0808 for details of how to join.

Events and HospitalityFrom meetings to photo-shoots, from parties to small conferences – when we’re not presenting the best comedy, music and variety around, the venue is available for private hire to host your event.

Please call 0113 391 7777 or emailinfo@cityvarieties.co.uk to make an enquiry.

Your Wedding at City VarietiesThe Jimi Heselden Auditorium can hold around 400 guests and The Friends’ Bar a max of 60 at one time. For further information about holding your Marriage or Civil Partnership at City Varieties, please contact Anne Shaw on 0113 297 7003 or email weddings@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Sponsorship andNaming OpportunitiesCommercial opportunities exist for relevant businesses to sponsor selected areas of the building as well as some of the activities held here. Please email info@cityvarieties.co.uk for further information.We would like to thank the family of Jimi Heselden for their generous support and Emerald Group Publishing for their kind donation.

You can also join the likes of John Bishop, Barbara Windsor MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Timothy West MBE and Prunella Scales CBE by naming a seat in the auditorium. Prices start from just £6 per month over four years – find out more via info@cityvarieties.co.uk.

VolunteersTo request an application pack to join our team of dedicated volunteer stewards, please email HouseManager@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Friends Get involved

The Friends also run Coffee Mornings from 10.30am on the second Saturday of each month plus every Saturday with a Good Old Days performance – everyone is welcome… please drop by and say hello!

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Proprietor: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Ltd.Registered in England No. 978161. A company controlled by Leeds City Council.Registered address: 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ. Reg Charity No: 500408. VAT Reg No: 865 9525 74

The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Whilst every effort is made to avoid programme changes,we reserve the right to make alterations, where necessary, without prior notice, if unavoidable.

City Varieties Music HallSwan StreetLeedsLS1 6LW

Tickets: 0113 243 0808boxoffice@cityvarieties.co.uk

General Enquiries: 0113 391 7777info@cityvarieties.co.uk

Marketing and Press: 0113 391 7775marketing@cityvarieties.co.uk

Technical Team:technical@cityvarieties.co.uk

Get in touch

Like our City Varieties Music Hall page on Facebookand follow us on Twitter @CityVarieties

City Varieties Music Hall is very grateful for the generous financial support of the family of Jimi Heselden for sponsoring the Auditorium andDr Keith Howard OBE, Chairman of Emerald Group Publishing Ltdfor sponsoring the Green Room.