The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Following a successful West End and UK tour, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is returning to Leeds Playhouse! The stage show adaption of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel is perfect for little ones and adults alike.
You’ll join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they say goodbye to wartime Britain by stepping through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be at Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 19th November 2024 to Saturday 4th January 2025.
Beauty & the Beast
A theatre show in Leeds that’s perfect for little ones, Beauty & the Beast will be at Carriageworks Theatre for the whole of the festive season.
The story follows Belle, who offers to live in an enchanted castle to save the fate of her father and eventually falls for a cursed Beast, showing that love is more than just skin deep.
Beauty & the Beast will be at Carriageworks Theatre from Friday 22nd November 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025.
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock ’n’ Roll Panto
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Ever year, City Varieties puts on a show-stopping rock ’n’ roll panto, with previous titles including Dick Whittington and Red Riding Hood. This year, it’s Jack and the Beanstalk.
This isn’t your average pantomime. Oh no, as well as classic audience participation and corny jokes, there’ll also be a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart toppers performed by a talented cast of actor-musicians.
Jack and the Beanstalk will be at City Varieties from Friday 29th November 2024 to Sunday 12th January 2025.
Mr Snow
Mr Snow will be at Leeds Playhouse this Christmas for a festive show that’s perfect for the whole family. Join Blessyou, who lives in a magical icy land with his polar explorer dad and his best friend Beartie.
One day, his dad brings home a jar of unusual snow and extraordinary things begin to happen, sending Blessyou on a quest where he ultimately discovers there’s no place like home.
Mr Snow will be at Leeds Playhouse from Saturday 30th November 2024 to Saturday 4th January 2025.
Blood Brothers
One of the most highly anticipated shows in Leeds, make sure you don’t miss Blood Brothers this December. Willy Russell’s multi-award winning classic has been running for over four decades now, and few musicals have achieved such critical acclaim.
The story follows twin boys, Mickey and Eddie, who are separated at birth and brought up in two totally different environments. One day, they cross paths and form an unbreakable bond, but it ends in tragedy.
Blood Brothers will be at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 3rd December to Saturday 7th December 2024.
Aladdin
Fancy catching a Disney classic live on stage? You can do exactly that at York’s Theatre Royal with their pantomime production of Aladdin.
Based on the iconic 1992 film, the show will be filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, dazzling costumes and more. Be warned, tickets are set to move like flying carpets so get them while you can.
Aladdin will be at York’s Theatre Royal from Tuesday 3rd December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025.
Pinocchio
Pantomime will return to Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre this month with a very special production of Pinocchio, starring Billy Pearce, Chris Gascoyne, Courtney Act and more!
The classic tale follows Pinocchio, who transforms from a famous puppet to a real boy, with his nose growing every time he tells a lie.
Pinocchio will be at The Alhambra Theatre from Saturday 7th December 2024 to Sunday 19th January 2025.
The Lost Present… A Christmas Adventure
The Lost Present… A Christmas Adventure takes place on Christmas Eve when, having tumbled to earth through the night sky, Elva sets out on a journey for find her best friend.
Will she be able to make her way through the cold winter night? Will she arrive in time for Christmas morning? Brought to life using handmade puppets and original music, this is the perfect festive play.
The Lost Present… A Christmas Adventure will be at Carriageworks Theatre from Saturday 14th December to Tuesday 31st December 2024.
Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol
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On the hunt for festive shows in Leeds? Look no further than Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol, which has been expertly reimagined through dance, music and storytelling.
As the clock strikes midnight, join Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas, as he travels with ghosts of the past, present and future.
Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol will be at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 17th December 2024 to Saturday 4th January 2025.
Elf the Musical
Elf the Musical will arrive in Leeds in December for a special arena spectacular, after sell out tours and a record breaking two West End seasons at The Dominion.
Get ready for Santa’s magical flying sleigh, a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole and a real life audience snowball fight (yep, you heard that right!).
Elf the Musical will be at first direct arena on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December 2024.
