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CHRISTMAS AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES
1st December 2023
Leeds Heritage Theatres is here to add a sprinkle of magic to your Christmas. With festive cheer, feel-good fun and gift ideas aplenty, we guarantee everybody – young and old – a wonderful Christmas at our heritage venues.
Embrace tradition with a twist at City Varieties by grabbing tickets to Leeds’s favourite pantomime – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto. Robin Hood will rock The Varieties stage this festive season, mixing traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians.
At Leeds Grand Theatre, experience the enchanting Christmas magic of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker or be whisked away from the cold winter nights to sun-kissed adventures and feel-good hits with The Official Stock, Aitken, Waterman Musical: I Should Be So Lucky.
Enjoy a festive film treat at Hyde Park Picture House with seasonal screenings for all ages, including holiday favourites Elf and The Muppet Christmas Carol and best-loved classics like The Red Shoes and, on New Year’s Eve, a double bill of Marilyn Monroe hits.
Still not decided what to buy the theatre or cinemagoer in your life? Our vouchers or membership packages are suitable for first-time visitors or avid theatre and cinema lovers of all ages. Or, if you’re looking for a truly memorable gift, you can Name a Seat at Leeds Grand Theatre for just £145. To celebrate the 145th anniversary of the ‘Grand Old Lady of Leeds’, we’re making 145 seats available for people to remember the extraordinary moments they have shared with us by adding a unique message to one of our beautiful auditorium seats. Follow the simple steps and we can install a personalised plaque for your loved one.
Whether it’s a new festive tradition, a Christmas party or a gift for someone special, add the magic of live theatre to your Christmas with Leeds Heritage Theatres.
What’s On throughout December at Leeds Heritage Theatres:
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Wed 29 November – Sun 10 December
Christmas isn’t complete until you’ve experienced the wonder of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.
The Official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I Should Be So Lucky: Tue 12 – Sat 30 December
The Wedding’s off, but the honeymoon is on! The World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical comes to Leeds Grand Theatre. All the Hit Factory songs you know and love – finally on stage in an all-new, feel-good musical!
CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Fri 24 November – Sun 7 January
Following the success of previous titles, including Beauty and the Beast, Red Riding Hood, and Cinderella, Leeds’s favourite panto will return to The Varieties for the festive period. A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians.
HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE
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To see what’s on, book tickets or purchase gift vouchers visit leedsheritagetheatres.com.