AUTUMN 2015UPDATE

HENNING WEHNEINS ZWEI DIYAnother chance to catch Henning in his hugely popular sell-out show.henningwehn.deAges 16+

Fri 18 & Sat 19 September 8pmTickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20Concessions £1 off

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How to book

A Booking Fee of £1 per ticket (up to a maximum of £10 per transaction) applies to all purchases, unless stated otherwise. All tickets include a 60p levy towards the preservation of this Grade II* Listed Building. 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 fullterms and conditions on our websitecityvarieties.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.ukYou may purchase your tickets securely via our website.

Box seats and certain others with restricted view are not available online. Please note that seats in the Side Stalls, Side Circle and Boxes are classified as restricted view to highlight that they are side-facing, although sightlines are not physically obscured.

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 and the 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 the right to make changes to the advertised programme.

The White Swan City Varieties is adjoining The White Swan public house – the pub is operated by Leeds Brewery and offers a special pre-show menu.Visit whiteswanleeds.co.uk for details.

COMEDY

MUSIC

VARIETY

FAMILY

PLAY/MUSICAL THEATRE/FILMGenre key

* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable. 3

CHERYL, MIKE & JAY FORMERLY OFBUCKS FIZZPARADISE REGAINED TOURBucks Fizz originals Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are joined by guest vocalist Bobby McVay.paradiseregainedtour.co.uk

Sat 5 September 7.30pmTickets*: £21.60 & £23.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £53.20

LipService & Oldham Coliseum present

THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAYA celebrity presenter makes a dark and dreadful pact with a youthful self-portrait that comes back to haunt her.lipservicetheatre.co.uk

Wed 23 September 7.30pmTickets*: £17.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £41Friends of City Varieties £2 off+ group deals available

LEO SAYERRESTLESS YEARS TOUR 2015One of the UK’s most successful international acts ever performs material from his latest album alongside a selection of classic hits and old favourites.

Tue 22 September 7.30pmTickets*: £27.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £61Strictly limited Meet & Greet tickets £56

I REMEMBER YOUAN AUDIENCE WITH THE LEGENDARYFRANK IFIELDCity Varieties welcomes Australian based singing legend Frank Ifield in a nostalgic look at his musical career spanning five decades.frankifield.com

Tue 15 September 7.30pmTickets*: £20.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £46.20

Newbury Productions (UK) Limited present

ADAM LONG’S DICKENS ABRIDGEDA fast-paced musical comedy comprising 70 minutes of madcap Dickensian mayhem from Adam Long, founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company.newburyproductions.co.uk

Thu 24 September 7.30pmTickets*: £18, Boxes (to seat 2) £42

4 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable. 5* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Tickets*:Friday Evenings & Saturday MatineesSide Stalls & Side Circle: £17, Stalls & Circle: £20Boxes (to seat 2): £46Saturday EveningsSide Stalls & Side Circle: £20, Stalls & Circle: £23Boxes (to seat 2): £52

Discounts:Season Tickets: 20% off when buying all 4 weekendsStandard Concessions: 10% offFriends of City Varieties: Fri & Sat Eves all tickets £5 (excl Boxes); Sat mats 15% offGenerous Group Deals available – call 0113 297 7040 for details

FRI 2 OCT, 7pm

SAT 3 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

MR BERNIECLIFTON

BLATANT

BOISTEROUS BUFFOONERY

MISS JAN HUNT MUSICAL MERRIMENT

MISS JUDITHHIBBERT

VOCALLY VIBRANT

THE TODD SISTERS

SING THE DOLLY SISTERS

MR ROSSTOMLINSON

MOVES & MUSICALITY

MR BEN STOCK CHARACTERFUL

COMEDY CHARM

take your seats for a trip back to The Good Old Days of the music halls, sit back andenjoy an unrivalledbill filled with thecream of Varietyentertainers fromacross the globe!

FANCYDRESS

IS WHOLEHEARTEDLY ENCOURAGEDbut by no means

compulsory!A prize will be given

for the bestcostume.

FRI 16 OCT, 7pmSAT 17 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

FANDABIDOZI! IT’S

THE KRANKIES

IAN & WEE JIMMY

MR PETER JOHN THE IMMENSE FAVOURITE

MR ANDREWROBLEY

TRIUMPHANT TROUBADOUR

MR ANDYEASTWOOD

MADCAPMULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

MR ANDREWVAN BUREN& ALLYSON

PLATTER PIROUETTING& ILLUSION

FRI 9 OCT, 7PMSAT 10 OCT, 2PM & 7PMMR FREDDIEDAVIES“PARROT FACE” HIMSELFMISS JULIA SUTTON MELODIOUS MUSICALITIESMR IAN MARCHANT JUGGLING JAPERY

MR JOHN STYLES PERPLEXINGPRESTIDIGITATIONMR DONALD GRANT DIABLO DEXTERITY

MR MICKIE DRIVER COMEDIC CROONER

FRI 23 OCT, 7pmSAT 24 OCT, 2pm & 7pm

MR DONMACLEANTHE FURTIVE FUNSTERMISS KATIE MILTON SENSUOUS SOPRANOMR JOHN BARKER TRUMPETING TUNESMITH

ROMANY DECADENT DIVA OF MAGICMR MARK WALSH ULTIMATE UKULELEMR JAY RAWLINGS DAZZLING DEXTERITY

BAY CITY ROLLERSSTARRING LES McKEOWNThe voice on all their big hits returns with his band for an evening of ‘rollermania’.lesmckeown.com

Wed 7 October 7.30pmTickets*: £21, Boxes (to seat 2) £48

SEAN KELLY LIVE!The auctioneering Star of the huge TV hit series Storage Hunters, brings his live stand-up show to the UK.seankellycomedy.comAges 16+

Mon 5 October 8pmTickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20

KEITH BARRYBRAIN HACKERFresh from ITV’s Saturday prime time gameshow You’re Back In The Room, Keith Barry brings his mesmerising live show to Leeds.keithbarry.com

Thu 1 October 8pmTickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20

JOSH WIDDICOMBEWHAT DO I DO NOW?...That guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair is back on the road with a brand new tour!joshwiddicombe.comAges 14+

Wed 30 September SOLD OUTNEW DATE ADDED!Mon 2 November 8pmTickets*: £18.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £42.20

DEAN FRIEDMANDean will perform selections from his three decade career, including familiar hits such as Lucky Stars, Ariel and Lydia.deanfriedman.com

Sat 26 September 7.30pmTickets*: £26, Boxes (to seat 2) £58

BILLY PEARCELocal comedy legend Billy Pearce returns for an evening of humour strictly for grown-ups.billypearce.comAges 16+

Fri 25 September 7.30pmTickets*: £21.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £48.20

6 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable. 7* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

PATRICK KIELTYHELPPatrick attempts to write a modern rulebook for love, life and happiness.patrickkielty.comAges 16+

Thu 8 October 8pmTickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20

CHRIS RAMSEYALL GROWED UPChris explores getting older, finding yourself, taking responsibility and realising you’re no longer a child.chrisramseycomedy.comPG

Wed 21 & Thu 22 October 8pmTickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20

ROB BECKETTMOUTH OF THE SOUTHBeckett’s back with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! robbecketcomedian.comAges 15+

Sun 18 October 8pmTickets*: £15.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £37.20

STEWART FRANCISPUN GENTstewartfrancis.comAges 16+

Wed 14 October SOLD OUTNEW DATE ADDEDWed 4 November 8pmTickets*: £19, Boxes (to seat 2) £44

DOUG SCOTT’S EVERESTTHE HARD WAYTHE 40th ANNIVERSARY LECTUREA lavishly illustrated lecture with Doug’s celebrated mountain photography providing a very personal account of this legendary first ascent.dougscottmountaineering.co.uk

Tue 13 October 7.30pmTickets*: £17, Boxes (to seat 2) £40

AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINSWITH SPECIAL GUEST ARI HESTA rare and intimate live appearance from the legendary folk artist, probably best remembered for her version of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now and the huge number one hit Send In The Clowns.judycollins.com

Mon 12 October 7.30pmTickets*: £24.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £54.20

JASON BYRNE20 YEARS A CLOWN‘The outright king of live comedy’ (The Times) celebrates 20 years of solo shows!jasonbyrne.ieAges 14+

Sun 11 October 8pmTickets*: £19.10, Boxes (to seat 2) £44.20

ANDY McKEEWITH GUEST TREVOR GORDON HALLOne of the world’s finest acoustic guitar soloists returns to the Varieties – his live shows are a true testament to the art of stringmanship and engaging repartee.andymckee.com

Tue 3 November 7.30pmTickets*: £19.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £45

FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERDJUST FOR GRAPHSThe science comedy phenomenon returns and this time they’re off the chart!festivalofthespokennerd.comAges 15+

Sat 31 October 8pmTickets*: £16.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £39.20Concessions £2 off

ED BYRNEOUTSIDE LOOKING INLimited availability.edbyrne.comAges 12+

Fri 30 October 7.30pmTickets*: £20.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £47.20

BEYOND THE BARRICADEThe most memorable songs from your favourite Broadway and West End musicals – now celebrating 15 years of touring.beyondthebarricade.com

Wed 28 October 7.30pmTickets*: £22.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £51 Concessions £2 off+ group deals available

DAVID O’DOHERTYWE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING ATDAVID O’DOHERTYLife is like a box of chocolates… but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates and replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets.davidodoherty.comAges 14+

Tue 27 October 8pmTickets*: £17.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £41.20

LOUIS PEARLTHE AMAZINGBUBBLE MANCombining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.amazingbubblemanuk.co.uk

Sun 25 October1.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets*: £13.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £33.20 Child £2 off

GASCOIGNETHE LIVE SHOWIn the wake of the recent acclaimed movie, here’s the man himself, the legend… in his own words.

Thu 29 October 7.30pmTickets*: £31.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £69.20Strictly Limited VIP tickets £81.60

8 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

ANDREW NEWTONTHE HYPNOTIST – LIVE!World famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns for another spellbinding and side-splitting performance.newtonhypnosis.com

Sat 14 November 8pmTickets*: £14, Boxes (to seat 2) £34Students half price (with ID)

ELKIE BROOKSLIVE IN CONCERTOne of the UK’s most powerful and versatile vocal talents returns for an evening of her much loved classics.elkiebrooks.com

Fri 13 November 7.30pmTickets*: £24 & 26, Boxes (to seat 2) £57

CHAS & DAVEON THE ROADTwo intimate November nights in the presence of the legendary ‘rockney’ duo.chasndave.net

Wed 11 & Thu 12 November 7.30pmTickets*: £26.50 & £29.50Boxes (to seat 2) £65

JONATHAN ANTOINEThe talented young tenor who first rose to fame on the 6th series of Britain’s Got Talent embarks upon his first UK solo tour.jonathanantoineofficial.com

Mon 9 November 7.30pmTickets*: £26.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £59.20VIP Meet & Greet £55.60

On Stage Productions presents

TWICE NIGHTLYA trip down memory lane recalling the late, great theatres and cinemas of Leeds with Dale Ibbetson, supporting artists and students of On Stage.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

Sat 7 November 7.30pmTickets*: £18.60, Boxes (to seat 2) £49.20

SHOWADDYWADDYThe legendary 70s chart-toppers return with their hugely popular,hit-filled live show.showaddywaddy.net

Fri 6 November 7.30pmTickets*: £20.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £47

MIKE HARDING THE ADVENTURES OF THE CRUMPSALL KIDAn evening in the company of the multi-talented Mike as he talks about growing up in Crumpsall in the 1950s in the shadow of a dark satanic cream cracker factory.mikeharding.co.uk

Thu 5 November 7.30pmTickets*: £18.50, Boxes (to seat 2) £43Concessions £2 off

City Varieties Music Hall presents

TICKETS* Preview Off-Peak Peak Premium

Side Stalls £15 £15 £17 £18

Stalls £15 £19 £21 £22

Side Circle £15 £18 £20 £21

Circle £15 £19 £21 £22

Upper Circle £15 £16 £18 £19

Boxes (for 2) £36 £44 £48 £50

ConcessionsStandard concessions (Under 16s, Student, Senior & Unwaged):£2 off all full-price seatsFriends Of City Varieties: £2.50 off all full-price seatsNo concessions available on Preview performances. Only one concession valid for each ticket purchase.

Group Discounts: Call 0113 297 7040Parties between 20 & 49: £2 off all seats.Parties of 50 or more: £2 off all seats + 2 free for every 50 paid.Parties of 300+: Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

School Groups: Call 0113 297 7040Tickets from £10.50* (including iced confectionary if paid in full by Fri 23 Oct).Offer only valid for designated off-peak schools’ matinees marked with †

9* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

NOV 2015 Morning Afternoon Evening

Fri 27 7pm

Sat 28 1pm

Sun 29 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Mon 30 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

DEC 2015

Tue 1 1.30pm†

Wed 2 10am† 1.30pm†

Thur 3 1.30pm† 7pm

Fri 4 7pm

Sat 5 2pm 7pm

Sun 6 1pm 6pm

Mon 7 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Tue 8 10am† 1.30pm†

Wed 9 10am† 1.30pm†

Thur 10 7pm

Fri 11 7pm

Sat 12 Reserved Reserved

Sun 13 Reserved 6pm

Mon 14 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Tue 15 7pm

Wed 16 1.30pm† 7pm

Thur 17 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Fri 18 7pm

Sat 19 2pm 7pm

Sun 20 1pm 6pm

Mon 21 2pm 7pm

Tue 22 2pm 7pm

Wed 23 2pm 7pm

Thur 24 10.30am 2.30pm

Fri 25 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Sat 26 2pm 7pm

Sun 27 1pm 6pm

Mon 28 2pm 7pm

Tue 29 2pm 7pm

Wed 30 2pm 7pm

Thur 31 12 noon

JAN 2016

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

Sat 2 Reserved 7pm

Sun 3 1pm 6pm

Mon 4 N o P e r f o r m a n c e s

Tue 5 7pm

Wed 6 7pm

Thur 7 1.30pm† 7pm

Fri 8 7pm

Sat 9 2pm 7pm

Sun 10 1pm

Fri 27 November 2015– Sun 10 January 2016

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

BSL Interpreted performances Thur 10 Dec 7pm + Sat 9 Jan 2pm

Written by PETER ROWEDirected by PAUL HART

Designed by SEAN TURNERMusical Director TRISTAN PARKESLighting Designer JASON SALVIN

Recommended for ages 3+

† School Group discounts available

10 * Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable. 11* Prices include £1 Booking Fee per ticket. Postage charge £1 where applicable.

Hickory Dickory DockPlaces available for autumnPlay, sing, create and discover in our early years sessions for children aged 18 months plus. Meeting on Tuesday mornings our sessions offer a great introduction to the world of performing arts for your little ones! For more information please email: learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Heritage & Learning

Friends Get involvedVolunteersTo request an application pack to join our team of dedicated volunteer stewards please contact HouseManager@cityvarieties.co.uk.

CelebrationsThe Jimi Heselden Auditorium seats 400+ andThe Friends’ Bar up to 60 guests.

We are licensed to host Marriages and Civil Partnerships – please call 0113 297 7777 or email weddings@cityvarieties.co.uk.

For all other venue hire enquiries and sponsorship opportunities including our Name A Seat scheme please contact info@cityvarieties.co.uk or call0113 391 7777.

Founded in 1988 and registered as an independent charitable organisation, The Friends are a social group who campaign tirelessly to fund the upkeep of the Varieties.

Standard membership costs just £15* for 12 months – lifetime memberships are also available.

Benefits include:1 priority booking (where available)1 newsletters1 selected concessions1 exclusive social events

Contact Box Office on 0113 243 0808 for details on how to join.

Friends’ Coffee Mornings are held on the second Saturday of each month plus every Good Old Days Saturday – all welcome!* Prices correct time of printing

Young People’s TakeoverFestival 2016Recruiting nowWe’re excited to announce that in September we’re recruiting a new Young People’s Planning Group to support a series of creative performance events in February. This is a great opportunity to learn more about working in the arts and to develop team-building skills. For more information please email: takeover@cityvarieties.co.uk.

Schools PartnershipNew for autumn 2015From September, the Learning Team will launch our first Schools Partnership, building a meaningful association with a number of local primary and secondary schools. For more details, further information on charges or to apply please email learning@cityvarieties.co.uk.

THE PITMEN POETSBILLY MITCHELL,BOB FOX, JEZ LOWE& BENNY GRAHAMpitmenpoets.co.uk

Thu 21 January

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016ON SALE NOW OR COMING SOON…

JULIAN CLARYTHE JOY OF MINCING

Wed 11 May

DEBRA STEPHENSONNIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED VOICES

Sat 5 March

GYLES BRANDRETHWORD POWER!gylesbrandreth.net

Mon 23 May

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES WITH PHIL WALKER& HIS BAND

Thu 31 March

LAURIE BRIGGSLADIES OF SONG

Thu 24 March

PAUL CARROLL’S MUSIC HALL TAVERNThu 17 March

HALFWAYTO PARADISETHE BILLY FURY STORY FEATURINGTHE TORNADOES

Wed 16 March

THE FUREYSLEGENDS OF IRISH MUSIC & SONGthefureys.com

Sun 6 March

TONY LAWFRILLEMORPHESIS

Sat 27 February

NO SUCH THINGAS A FISH WITH THEQI ELVES qi.com/podcast

Fri 12 February

STEPHEN K AMOSTHE LAUGHTER MASTERstephenkamos.com

Mon 25 January

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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

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City Varieties Music Hall is very grateful for the generous financial support ofThe Friends of City Varietes, the family of Jimi Heselden (for auditorium sponsorship) and Emerald Group Publishing Ltd (for Green Room sponsorship).