Listings for The Grand 2017

Northern Ballet bring one of the  world’s most famous fairy tales to life in a kaleidoscope of colour, set to an infectious score played live by Norther Ballet Sinfonia.

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SATURDAY 21^ST JANUARY TO SATURDAY 5^TH FEBRUARY

OPERA NORTH PRESENT

THE SNOW MAIDEN

HANSEL & GRETEL

CINDERELLA

For more information visit operanorth.co.uk

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TUESDAY 28^TH FEBRUARY TO SATRUDAY 4^TH MARCH

NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

The internally-acclaimed production returns to Leeds bringing Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to life.

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SATURDAY 11^TH TO SATURDAY 18^TH MARCH

NORTHERN BALLET PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

CASANOVA

This original ballet exposes a sensational story of temptation; a spine-tingling spectacle of 18^th century decadence that floods the senses. With an original scenario adapted from Ian Kelly’s biography of Casanova and choreography by Kenneth Tindall.

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TUESDAY 21^ST TO SATURDAY 25^TH MARCH

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

STARRING JOHN PARTRIDGE AND ADRIAN ZMED

A major new production of the West End and Broadway award-winning musical.

Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez, but behind the curtains all may be about to change…

The score includes The Best of Times, Song on the Sand and I Am What I Am

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SUNDAY 26^TH AND MONDAY 27^TH MARCH

SEAN LOCK

Another chance to see comedian Sean Lock and his hit show Keep it Light.

TUESDAY 28^TH MARCH TO SUNDAY 2^ND APRIL

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LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES

Fresh from the successful runs in the West End, Broadway , Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games comes to Leeds with its mix of dance and music, fusing the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale.

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MONDAY 3^RD TO SATURDAY 8^TH APRIL

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

STARRING JODIE PRENGER

Shirely is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall.  Where has her life disappeared to?

Willy Russell’s heart-warming and funny one-woman play is now on its 30^th anniversary starring Jodie Prenger (Calamity Jane; One Man Two Guvnors)

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SUNDAY 9^TH APRIL

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: THE SOUND OF MUCUS

Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember, uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment.

Plus something else.

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TUESDAY 11^TH TO SATURDAY 15^TH APRIL

THRILLER LIVE

Direct from the West End this two hour concert celebrates the career of Michael Jackson in a show of non-stop hits including I Want You Back, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, Billie Jean, Thriller and many more.

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MONDAY 17^TH TO SATURDAY 22^ND APRIL

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING’S JOANNE CLIFTON

Broadway’s smash hit musical comedy takes audiences back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City when ‘moderns’, including a flapper named Millie Dillmount, were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love.

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MONDAY 24^TH TO SATURDAY 29^TH APRIL

RUTH RENDELL’S

A JUDGEMENT IN STONE

Eunice struggles to fit in; when she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper her awkwardness leads inexorably to a terrible tale of murder in cold blood. Ruth Rendell’s plot unravels a lifetime of deceit, despair and cover-ups which, when revealed, bring a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself.

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MONDAY 1^ST MAY

SOLID SILVER 60S

THE MERSEYBEATS – DAVE BERRY – WAYNE FONTANA – VANITY FAIR

And Special Guest from the USA  CHRIS MONTEZ

Play live in Leeds!

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WEDNESDAY 3^RD TO SUNDAY 7^TH MAY 2017

GANGSTA GRANNY

David Walliams’ children’s story is brought to life with help from the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories.

Ben knows one thing for sure – staying with his Granny is going to boring; but what he doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret and Friday nights are about to get more excditing than he could ever imagine.

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MONDAY 8^TH TO SATURDAY 13^TH MAY

KEEP DANCING

With dazzling costumes, stunning choreography, TV dance stars and celebrity guests from Strictly Come Dancing this production features all the favourite dance styles in one fast-paced show.

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SUNDAY 14^TH MAY

JON RICHARDSON

Best known as team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Jon returns to the road with his new tour.

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MONDAY 15^TH TO SATURDAY 20^TH MAY

EVITA

The story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and being heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

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MONDAY 22^ND TO SATURDAY 27^TH MAY

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi-award-winning smash hit comedy.

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is putting on a 1920s murder mystery but as the title suggest everything that can go wrong does!

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TUESDAY 20^TH MAY TO SATURDAY 8^TH JULY

MAMA MIA!

Set on a Greek island paradise Mama Mia! is a story of love, friendship and identity is told through the timeless songs of ABBA.  Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with tree men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.

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MONDAY 10^TH TO SATURDAY 15^TH JULY

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Inspired by the smash-hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats features some of the greatest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

In 1961 emotions run high as young musician Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song-writing competition and the attention of the gorgeous Sue.

Featuring tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and many more.

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MONDAY 24^TH TO SATURDAY 29^TH JULY

DIRTY DANCING

It’s back! Exploding with heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing Dirty Dancing returns to the Leeds stage.

Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

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MONDAY 31^ST JULY TO SATURDAY 5^TH AUGUST

Packed with songs that capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler hit film.

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TUESDAY 29^TH AUGUST TO SATURDAY 2^ND SEPTEMBER

CRAZY FOR YOU

STARRING TOM CHAMBERS

High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, this acclaimed Watermill Theatre production is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and winner of Strictly Come Dancing) featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook.

Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You.

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WEDNESDAY 20^TH DECEMBER TO SATURDAY 6^TH JANUARY

NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL

The popular festive film is now a major new musical adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films.

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish; to star in a Nativity. At St Bernadette’s they’ve decided to mount a musical version Mr Maddens and his assistant Mr Poppy struggle with hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle and shine to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.

Featuring all fvourite sing-a-long songs from the smash-hit films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth and One Night One Moment. 

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