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JULY AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES
2nd July 2025
Summer at Leeds Heritage Theatres brings sizzling entertainment, searing drama and scorching musicals. Watch The Girl On The Train from the edge of your seat or prepare to be astonished as Derren Brown takes your breath away with his mind-blowing new show Only Human.
The smash-hit SIX also makes its royal return after its previous sold-out visits before the Olivier-Award-winning Fiddler On The Roof arrives at Leeds Grand Theatre in what is set to be the theatrical event of the year.
Over at City Varieties, Leeds Grand Youth Theatre promises a delicious time as the thriving, vibrant young company presents their 12th full-scale musical with their production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS AT LEEDS GRAND THEATRE:
MAMMA MIA!: Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026
My, my, how can you resist the world’s favourite feel-good musical as it celebrates its 25th anniversary? Experience the sheer joy of this sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA’s timeless pop masterpieces.
Operation Mincemeat: Mon 7 – Sat 12 September 2026
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical and a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
A SELECTION OF SHOWS AT LEEDS GRAND THEATRE IN JULY 2025:
The Girl On The Train: Tue 1 – Sat 5 July
Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over 20 million copies worldwide – this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment. Laura Whitmore will star in this brand-new production, following the play’s first sell-out UK tour.
SIX: Tue 8 – Sat 12 July
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds following three sell-out visits!
Cirque: The Greatest Show Reimagined: Sun 13 – Mon 14 July
It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meet jaw-dropping circus spectaculars.
Dianne and Vito: Red Hot and Ready: Fri 18 – Sat 19 July
Bringing together Strictly fan favourites Dianne and Vito, with their incredible ability to deliver show-stopping performances, and a cast of multi-disciplined Burn the Floor dancers from around the world, Red Hot and Ready is the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza.
Derren Brown: Only Human: Tue 22 – Sat 26 July
Prepare to be astonished! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Leeds following his previous sold-out shows.
Fiddler On The Roof: Tue 29 July – Sat 2 August
A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof is coming to Leeds in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.
A SELECTION OF SHOWS AT CITY VARIETIES IN JULY 2025:
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet: Thu 3 – Sun 6 July
Join us as we celebrate Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 1996 cult classic, screened in this intimate and breathtaking setting amongst candle lit aisles. A live choir will perform stunning interpretations of iconic songs from the soundtrack, including Young Hearts, Everybody’s Free, Kissing You and Doves Cry.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Thu 24 – Sun 27 July
Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (LGYT) presents its 12th full-scale musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination
Albert Lee: Wed 30 July
One of the most respected guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton and Emmylou Harris over his long and illustrious career. Performing songs from his latest album, Lay It Down, this is your chance to see a real-life music legend in action.
To see what’s on and book tickets, visit leedsheritagetheatres.com.