Explore
This April, Leeds Heritage Theatres invites families to Explore – a playful programme of film, performance and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and connection across our three much-loved venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House, with the fun expanding to the Howard Assembly Room and Lower Briggate too!
Created primarily for children aged 5–12 and their parents and carers, Explore is a time to imagine, play and learn together.
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
17th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
West End mega-hit TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, is on its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her…
Here & Now: The Steps Musical
5th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
Get your party on with Here & Now, the hilarious, brand-new musical based on the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Hailed as the ‘biggest…
Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack
7th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister – better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman,…
Mrs Doubtfire
10th November 2026 - 29th November 2026
Hello, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire, the West End’s hit comedy musical, based on the beloved film, is heading to Leeds. This ‘genuinely funny’ (Time Out) show…
Legally Blonde: The Musical
9th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production. This ultimate…
2:22: A Ghost Story
11th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and 30 productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22: A Ghost Story now…
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