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9/9/2019 0 Comments REAL WOMEN ON THE CATWALK: Simply Ladies Fashion Show at Royal Armouries in LeedsA fashion show which challenges women of all shapes and sizes to embrace their differences, regardless of shape, size or culture, takes place at Royal Armouries in Leeds later this month.
Based on the resounding success of their first fashion show in November last year. Simply ladies is back by popular demand, hosting their;fashion show, which will take place on Saturday 21st of September at New Dock, Armouries D. The event will shine a spotlight on local fashion designers, with their latest collections modelled by the real women of Leeds. Brands featured in the event will include WAKE and MYNE London, Thanks Suzanne and El.obsession and Pugata Jewellery. Guests will enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening. The doors open at 6pm which gives guests an opportunity to network and be entertained with a few surprise elements and tickets are available on Eventbrite, starting at £25. There will be opportunities to win amazing prizes such as a diamond worth £1,500 from Pugata jewellery. Carron Cummings set up Simply Ladies last year following the sudden death of her partner in 2014. Previously training as a paralegal, Carron had to leave her studies to take care of her two young children, but wanted to set up a business that supported and empowered women from all walks of life. Simply Ladies is a lifestyle membership clubs which gives women in Yorkshire access to local discounts and offers for fashion, health and wellbeing, leisure, and food and drink brands. It also has a thriving online community where Simply Ladies members can seek support and advice from other women in the city. Carron said: “As women, we’re often very good at taking care of other people but neglect ourselves. After going through a difficult time in my own life, I wanted to create something that had the potential to make women feel great about themselves. Alongside the local offers and discounts Simply Ladies members can access, they also have the support of the wider community, through events like the fashion show. “The fashion show is all about revolutionising the way that we see fashion, bringing awareness to brands that is for everyone! Which is empowering women, regardless of their situation, age or size. There will be women from all walks of life on our catwalk and we’ll be sharing their stories as they strut their stuff in some stunning outfits from our local designers. The event will be a real celebration of all women and I hope our guest leave feeling supported and inspired by each other.” All the details of the Simply Ladies Fashion Show: What: Highlighting designs by designers of high quality skill level and their collections. This year her fundraiser will raise money for Azité Love a charity is to help provide books and schools for children in Africa. When: Saturday, September 21. Doors open at 6 for networking event and for the guests. Where: New Dock Hall Amouries Dr LS10 Costs: £25 general admission After Party at Dollshouse New Nightclub from Dj/producer Tom Zanetti and Kane Towning Event Sponsors: Howard Events, Cleenbees, Pugata Jewellery, Violet Studios and The Flowershop, Howsegroup, Kween Makeup Accademy, letterbox lashes, enhance nail salon, Azité Hair, Island Sunset cocktails, Home Foam and HBD Builders What is Simply Ladies? Simply Ladies is a women’s lifestyle club, which is a one stop for all women’s needs. Empowering women to be the best regardless of their situation, shape size or culture. Their networking provides support, advice empowerment and community for the women of Leeds. The simply ladies members card that provides a range of offers and discounts to members for a range of hotels, spas, restaurants, bars and fashion brands. Membership costs £10 per month and current partners include Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Oulton Hall Hotel, Park Plaza Hotel, Malmaison, Banyan, The Pit, Salute, Arc and The Box to name a few.
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9/8/2019 0 Comments TV FAVOURITES TOP THE BILL AT THE CITY VARIETIES’ GOOD OLD DAYS: Sherrie Hewson and Pete FirmanTV favourite, Sherrie Hewson, and magician, Pete Firman, top the bill this September in The Good Old Days at City Varieties Music Hall. Actor, presenter, broadcaster, television personality and novelist, Hewson is best known for her roles in the ITV soap operas Coronation Street, Crossroads and Emmerdale. More recently she starred as Joyce Temple-Savage in the ITV sitcom Benidorm and in the stage adaptation Benidorm Live. She is also a panellist on lunchtime chat show Loose Women. Pete Firman is an English magician, comedian and television presenter. He has appeared in magic shows across all TV channels, including BBC One’s The Magicians. Pete also presents CBBC’s game shows Stake Out and Wait for It..! The Autumn season is as follows: When: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September 2019 Who: Sherrie Hewson headlines the opening weekend alongside guest ChairmanRichard Gauntlett. Joining them will be vocalist Andrew Robley, multi-instrumentalist Leo Shavers, vocalist Linda Watts, and Diablo Virtuoso Donald Grant. When: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2019 Who: Magician and TV personality, Pete Firman tops the bill. The show will be presented by special guest ChairmanMark Walsh. Also appearing are juggler/plate-spinner Andrew Van Buren, vocalists Peter John and Julia Sutton, and Leeds’ own aerialist Madam Langoustine. Each show features the City Varieties Orchestraunder the masterful direction of Mr David Smith.  The Good Old Days was a BBC television light entertainment programme produced by Barney Colehan which ran from 1953 to 1983. Filmed at The Varieties, the show recreated an authentic atmosphere of the Victorian–Edwardian music hall with songs and sketches of the era performed by present-day performers in the style of the original artistes. Compered by Leonard Sachs, the show featured more than 2,000 performers over the course of its run, includingLes Dawson, Barbara Windsor, Bruce Forsyth, Eartha Kitt, John Inman, Ken Dodd and Barry Cryer. The original series has recently enjoyed a re-run on BBC4. Book online at cityvarietiesmusichall.co.uk or call box office on 0113 243 0808  9/8/2019 0 Comments FAMOUS PODCASTERS AT CITY VARIETIES: Giovanna Fletcher, ALL KILLA NO FILLA + The Scummy Mummies ShowSee (and hear) your favourite podcasters in the flesh as they take to the stage live in the world-famous music hall City Varieties, Leeds. Sunday 22 September 2019 HAPPY MUM, HAPPY BABY Author, podcaster, presenter, YouTuber, mother and wife, Giovanna Fletcher, has announced her first ever Happy Mum, Happy Baby UK tour for September 2019. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood, and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby. Sunday 29 September 2019 ALL KILLA NO FILLA Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion - serial killers. In this live version of the hugely popular podcast the pair will talk all things murder and macabre while having a right laugh doing it. You weirdos. Saturday 12 October 2019 THE SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW Join comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs, and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices. Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As seen in The Sunday Times and heard on Radio 4. 
 
I’m a Rocky Horror virgin and had no idea what I was letting myself in for. It was an experience. I had been informed I needed to dress up but I hadn’t considered the difficulty of making my way to the Grand via public transport in questionable attire, writes our reviewer Mel Neale...
Walking to Wakefield Kirkgate station was like running a gauntlet, but eventually I made it to Northgate and on approaching the theatre I was with ‘my own’, if anything my outfit was tame. There were characters and creatures in all shapes and sizes mostly wearing suspenders and of note; someone wearing a huge pair of home made lips. The colourful, joyful deviant audience was like a strange family reunion. This feeling continued into the theatre with nearly as many shout outs and in jokes as there was script. The cast received and volleyed beautifully. The cast without exception were brilliant. Duncan James makes a fabulous Frank-N-Furter. The set design was great, it was incredibly effective and enveloped us in to the world without distracting from the impact of the stunning characters. The show flew by in a whirlwind before I knew it I was up on my feet dancing to the Time-warp for the final time and applauding the cast, then tumbling out of the theatre in to the real world. Rocky Horror aficionados will not be disappointed. New comers may find themselves a little confused and overwhelmed but will enjoy the ride and like me I hope will enjoy the initiation in to this family of misfits. About Rocky Horror Show Live Dammit Janet, Richard O’Brien’s legendary musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is on at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2019. Since first opening in London in June 1973, The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the musical extravaganza will star Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James as Frank, Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton as Janet, James Darch (Maggie May) as Brad, and writer, comedian and actor Steve Punt as The Narrator. Musical numbers include Sweet Transvestite, Science Fiction/Double Feature, Dammit Janet and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, The Time Warp. On the press night, we attended The Narrator was played by a fabulous and funny Kristian Lavercombe.Riff Raff was played by Reece Budin and Maddie Coelho covered Reece’s track. The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank-n-Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house whilst on their way to visit their favourite college professor. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget. Duncan James said: “Frank is such an iconic role, it’s an honour to be able to play him and a role that I have always wanted to do. I’m so excited to be touring with such a fun and vibrant show, and to be working with this fantastic cast.†Joanne Clifton added: “I've always loved Rocky Horror. I learnt the Time Warp in my dance classes in Grimsby when I was 4 years old ... 30 years later and I’ll be jumping to the left on the actual Rocky Horrorstage, I can't quite believe it!†Be warned, this show has rude parts! The Rocky Horror Show is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2019 Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700​  Leeds audiences are invited to put on their Boogie Shoes and strut on down to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 27 toSaturday 31 August 2019 when Bill Kenwright’s Saturday Night Fever will ignite a Disco Inferno. Based on the 70s classic movie starring John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero and his reckless, yet thrilling, road to dancing success. The show features the greatest hits of the Bee Gees, including Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than a Woman; the original album remains the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time.
 Returning to the iconic role of Tony Manero is Richard Winsor. Winsor previously performed worldwide as the principle dancer with Matthew Bourne for 10 years before landing the lead role in the cult dance film StreetDance 3D and going on to play Caleb Knight in the BBC’s Casualty.
Whilst paying homage to the movie, this new stage version promises more drama, more music and new choreography. It is directed and produced by Bill Kenwright with choreography by Olivier award-winning Bill Deamer. Saturday Night Fever is at Leeds Grand Theatre fromTuesday 27 to Saturday 31 August 2019 Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700 8/13/2019 9 Comments BINGLEY WEEKENDER: Music Festival featuring Ocean Colour Scene, James and Doves + local Yorkshire bands James, Doves and Ocean Colour Scene headline the first Bingley Weekender, a three day festival at Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club from 30th August- 1st September. Friday’s headliners Ocean Colour Scene achieved both critical and public success in the 90s. The band released 5 top ten albums. One of which, Marchin’ Already reached number one in 1997. The band’s biggest hits include The Riverboat Song and The Day We Caught The Train. Continuing with the theme of Brit Pop icons, James Walsh of Star Sailor Fame will be appearing to play some stunning cuts from his recent album ‘Tiger On The Bridge’ and more. Giving some strong yorkshire representation on Friday are Fling, an up and coming Bradford band who specialise in creating self described ‘wonky pop’ tunes. Recently they signed to iconic Leeds label Dance To The Radio who are responsible for publishing work from bands including Forward Russia, Dead Naked Hippies and Grammatics. Also performing on this day are Idles. Idles are at the epicentre of the punk revival that has taken the industry by storm recently and sold out an entire UK tour last autumn off the back of their album Joy as an Act of Resistance. Saturday provides a compelling mix of established and emerging indie acts. After taking a long hiatus from 2010 till late 2018, Doves are well and truly back. The band are responsible for brilliant tracks including Black & White Town and There Goes The Fear Again. The second day of the festival includes performances from Tom Grennan, Circa Waves, Anteros, The Blinders and more. Tom Grennan has managed to gain a legion of fans, release some fantastic tracks such as ‘Royal Highness’ and ‘Sober’ and even bag a world record for performing the most gigs in 12 hours. Circa Waves, one of the newly announced acts are one of the UK’s best loved indie acts. Their sunny indie first caught people’s attention back in 2015 with their debut album Young Chasers. Doncaster band The Blinders have quickly risen to the top of the indie pile for their political lyrics and wild live shows. Their dystopian debut record ‘Columbia’ is a strong statement of intent. Another Yorkshire band playing who will need little introduction are Leeds natives Marsicans who the national music press can’t get enough of. Sunday 1st September at Bingley Weekender has a billing of epic proportions. Headliners James are regarded as one of the prolific bands that arose from the Madchester scene. Their discography includes tracks such as Sit Down and Laid. In addition, Sunday includes performances from iconic British acts Miles Kane and Billy Bragg. Bookings including The Night Cafe, The Snuts, Ten Tonnes and local lads The Indigo Project ensure that festival goers get to see some of the next generation of up-and-coming bands. Although music is the primary focus of the fantastic new festival, there is so much more to Bingley Weekender. The boutique, family friendly festival will include street art, comedy, great food and opportunities to camp/ glamp depending on your preferences. Although there are no more early bird tickets left, a limited number or tier one tickets are now on sale for adults and children. For tickets and more information head to: https://www.bingleyweekender.co.uk   Dammit Janet, Richard O’Brien’s legendary musical, The Rocky Horror Show, returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2019. Since first opening in London in June 1973, The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the musical extravaganza will star Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James as Frank, Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton as Janet, James Darch (Maggie May) as Brad, and writer, comedian and actor Steve Punt as The Narrator. Musical numbers include Sweet Transvestite, Science Fiction/Double Feature, Dammit Janet and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, The Time Warp. The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank-n-Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house whilst on their way to visit their favourite college professor. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget. Duncan James said: “Frank is such an iconic role, it’s an honour to be able to play him and a role that I have always wanted to do. I’m so excited to be touring with such a fun and vibrant show, and to be working with this fantastic cast.” Joanne Clifton added: “I've always loved Rocky Horror. I learnt the Time Warp in my dance classes in Grimsby when I was 4 years old ... 30 years later and I’ll be jumping to the left on the actual Rocky Horrorstage, I can't quite believe it!” Be warned, this show has rude parts! The Rocky Horror Show is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August 2019 Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700 The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema, before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre, 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End, 1979-80. Many stars, including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Springer, Jason Donovan and Meatloaf have appeared in the iconic stage show over the past 45 years. In 1975 it was transformed into a film called The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This film adaptation took over $135 million at the Box Office and is still shown in cinemas around the world more than 40 years after its premiere, making it the longest running theatrical release in cinema history. In 2015, as part of a sold-out season at London’s Playhouse Theatre, a special star-studded Gala charity performance in aid of Amnesty International was broadcast to over 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe. The live screening - featuring a host of celebrities playing The Narrator, including Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc, Emma Bunton, Ade Edmondson, Anthony Head and Richard O’Brien - smashed box office records and was the biggest grossing film in cinemas across the UK. The performance was subsequently screened on the Sky Arts channel. Cast Columbia – Miracle Chance; Eddie/Dr Scott – Ross Chisari; Rocky – Callum Evans; Magenta/Usherette – Laura Harrison; Phantom – Reece Budin; Phantom – Shelby Farmer; Phantom – Katie Monks; Phantom – Jake Small; Swing & Resident Choreographer – Andrew Ahern; Swing & Dance Captain – Maddie Hope Coelho Twitter: @rockyhorroruk I Facebook: /rockyhorrorshow 8/6/2019 0 Comments DIRTY DANCING THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE: Final stage of UK Tour mambos into Leeds Grand Theatre - Review “Nobody puts Baby in a corner…” is one of the most memorable quotes from Dirty Dancing as the story dances into the finale, but whilst we all love the film, how does it fare on stage? Sophie Mei Lan went to review Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage at Leeds Grand Theatre as it concludes its 2018/19 UK tour. Dirty Dancing is one of the only films I can watch time and time again. From the lifts and the steps to the love story and comical moments. It’s an absolute timeless classic. So I jumped at the chance to see Dirty Dancing in Leeds and what better way to spend a Monday evening? The show stars Michael O’Reilly making his professional debut as ‘Johnny Castle’, Katie Eccles (normally it’s Kira Malou) as idealistic ‘Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman’ and Millie Hood (normally it’s Simone Covele) as ‘Penny Johnson’. The inside of the theatre was all lit in pink to mark the occasion and I just knew we were in for a feel-good treat. Straight away we’re immersed into the Summer of ‘63 as we watch the various love and lust stories unfold at the holiday resort. It’s a simple setting with all the cheese from the original film and it’s everything we want it to be. It doesn’t veer off from the original and why should it, as we all love it as it is? The cast are all strong and believable and shimmy in to all the classic moments with good humour and sensitivity. It's hard to believe that it's O'Reilly's professional debut as Johnny as he fills the shoes of his character perfectly. France aka Baby is exactly as you expect - loveable, naive and optimistic. It’s particularly comical as Baby and Johnny practice the lifts in the water. You can’t not help but laugh and love this simple timeless production, perfect for Dirty Dancing fans like me. We all squealed when Johnny returns through a side door of the theatre and leaps on stage to do the final show with Frances/Baby. Produced by Karl Sydow and written by Eleanor Bergstein - script writer of the phenomenally successful 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray - the production features all the much-loved characters, original dialogue from the iconic film (plus extra scenes) and countless hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life. Dirty Dancing story It’s the summer of 1963 and 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life - as well as a thing or two about dancing. On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, she shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles across an all-night dance party at the staff quarters. Mesmerised by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort dance instructor. Baby’s life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off, and two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.  You can’t help but want to join in playing Simon Says or learning to dance with them. Luckily, we were all up dancing in the auditorium at the end to finish the night off perfectly. Dirty Dancing on Stage is everything you want it to be. And I promise you’ll be singing and dancing your way home… or maybe that’s just me. I just want to watch it again and again! Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 5 to Saturday 17 August 2019 Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700 7/20/2019 0 Comments LEEDS PLAYHOUSE: Julie Hesmondhalgh announced for world premiere of There Are No Beginnings Julie Hesmondhalgh, Natalie Gavin, Jesse Jones and Tessa Parr are to perform in the world premiere of There Are No Beginnings, a Leeds Playhouse production by Yorkshire writer Charley Miles.
Directed by Amy Leach (Hamlet, Road, Romeo & Juliet, Leeds Playhouse), There Are No Beginnings will be the first production in the Bramall Rock Void, an intimate new theatre space created as part of the Playhouse’s capital redevelopment. Leeds Playhouse Associate Director Amy Leach said: “Opening the Bramall Rock Void with There Are No Beginnings is a thrilling celebration of local talent. Charley Miles’ relationship began with us a number of years ago through our Furnace programme including being our Channel 4 Writer in Residence in 2017, during which she was inspired to write about what it was like to be a woman in Leeds at the time of so-called Yorkshire Ripper. She interviewed participants from our Older People’s programme and many of their stories have fed in to the narrative, creating an important and empowering story. It’s amazing to be starting the season with a production that is so rooted in the city, highlighting incredible female resilience and solidarity. The production lends itself beautifully to the Bramall Rock Void and I am honoured to be directing it with this stellar cast.” There Are No Beginnings follows the lives of four women living in Leeds across the five years when Peter Sutcliffe dominated news headlines. The play highlights female fear, strength and survival, exploring women’s experiences during the late 1970s and shining a light on solidarity and activism born from the time, particularly the Reclaim the Night movement. The role of June will be played by Julie Hesmondhalgh, who makes her Leeds Playhouse debut. Julie is best known for her multi-award winning role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, and her powerful performance alongside Olivia Colman and David Tennant in Broadchurch, both ITV. She’s joined by Otley raised Tessa Parr as Sharon, whose definitive portrayal of Hamlet at Leeds Playhouse wowed critics back in March this year. Huddersfield born Natalie Gavin joins the cast, fresh from roles on Channel 4 in Ackley Bridge and on the BBC in Line of Duty and Gentleman Jack. Newcomer Jesse Jones from Bradford completes the cast as Fiona, graduating from East 15 Acting Schoolin 2018. There Are No Beginnings will be supported by a programme of work exploring the real-life impact of the stories explored in the play. The Playhouse is hosting a series of post-show discussions to celebrate and amplify the work happening to support women in the city. Integrated audio description will feature as part of every performance. The Playhouse will also host its first ever Parent & Baby Performance, allowing parents to enjoy a relaxed version of the play alongside their infants (under a year old). There Are No Beginnings, Bramall Rock Void Friday 11 October – Saturday 2 November, Press Night Wednesday 16 October Box office 0113 213 7700. Book online leedsplayhouse.org.uk MORE ABOUT LEEDS PLAYHOUSE... Leeds Playhouse opened nearly 50 years ago. It is a cultural hub, a place where people gather to tell and share stories and to engage in world class theatre. The Playhouse makes work which is pioneering and relevant, seeking out the best companies and artists to create inspirational theatre in the heart of Yorkshire. From large scale spectacles to intimate performance, the Playhouse develops and makes work for the stage, found spaces, touring, schools and community venues. As dedicated collaborators, Leeds Playhouse works regularly with other organisations from across the UK, and some of the most distinctive and original voices in theatre today. Through their Artistic Development programme Furnace, they develop work with established practitioners and find, nurture and support new voices. They cultivate artists by providing creative space for writers, directors, companies and individual theatre-makers to refine their practice at any stage of their career. The Playhouse’s sector-leading Creative Engagement team works with over 10,000 people aged 0 - 95 every year through a range of weekly workshops and exciting creative projects using theatre to open up possibilities, reaching out to refugee communities, young people, students, older people and people with learning disabilities. At the Playhouse there is always a way to get involved. Leeds Playhouse’s Autumn/Winter 2019 season will take place back in the redeveloped theatre following a £15.8 million transformation. The new building will include improved access to and around the theatre, a new city-facing entrance and the addition of a new studio theatre, the Bramall Rock Void. The full season consists of: OPEN WEEKEND (11 – 13 October), where visitors are given the opportunity to explore and rediscover the newly transformed theatre at the heart of Quarry Hill through a series of free events; LUNG Theatre return with award-winning TROJAN HORSE (3 – 5 October); Charley Miles’ pertinent new drama THERE ARE NO BEGINNINGS opens the Bramall Rock Void (11 October – 2 November); the club night run and for adults with learning disabilities BEAUTIFUL OCTOPUS CLUB (14 October) takes place in the building for the very first time; co-production of Hanif Kureishi’s MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE (23 – 27 October) plays in the Courtyard theatre; Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre present INFLUENCE (31 October – 2 November) at Leeds City College; FURNACE FESTIVAL 2019 returns showcasing a weekend of works in progress (13 – 16 November); Inua Ellams’ critically acclaimed BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES returns (20 – 23 November); celebrating 80 years since the iconic film THE WIZARD OF OZ (20 November – 25 January) is the Playhouse’s Christmas spectacular; Leeds Playhouse presents THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (30 November – 28 December); the The Egg and The Travelling Light present SNOW MOUSE (10 – 21 December), and the Playhouse proudly celebrates 10 years of Relaxed Performances this Christmas-time, pioneered at Leeds Playhouse and now adopted as standard practice in theatres worldwide. Leeds audiences are encouraged to get their ‘rock’ on as the award-winning musical Rock of Ages makes its first ever visit to Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 29 July to Saturday 3 August 2019 Now a global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s West End and Las Vegas, and a star-studded Hollywood movie version starring (amongst others) Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Tom Cruise, Rock of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems, including The Final Countdown, I Want To Know What Love Is and We Built This City. Starring in the lead role of Stacee Jaxx is boyband Blue member Antony Costa (Mon 29 Jul – Thu 1 Aug) and Strictly Come Dancing champion Kevin Clifton (Fri 2 – Sat 3 Aug). Kevin Kennedy (Coronation Street, Fat Friends The Musical), Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol) and Jodie Steele (Heathers The Musical) also star in the ultimate 80s rock ‘n’ roll musical. Antony Costa and Blue have had three number one albums, previous theatre credits include the role of Mickey Johnstone in the West End production of Blood Brothers and the UK tour of Save The Last Dance For Me. Most recently he played the role of Roger Meadows in the UK tour of A Judgement in Stone. Kevin Clifton is an international Ballroom and Latin dancer having won numerous titles across the world, including the Britain Latin Championships four times. He is best known as a Pro Dancer on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, and having reached the final in four consecutive series, was finally crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with television presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley. Kevin made his musical theatre debut in Dirty Dancing the Musical at the Aldwych Theatre in London’s West End before going on to become a principle dancer for the Burn The Floor Dance Company, performing in the show’s record breaking Broadway run, in London’s West End and across the world. Kevin also toured nationwide with Karen Clifton in 2017 and 2018 in their theatre showKevin and Karen Dance. Warning: contains serious rock ‘n’ roll debauchery! Rock of Ages is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 29 July to Saturday 3 August. Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700 |
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