May – July 2011

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Scamp Theatre presents

A powerful story of hope that relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is written by the third Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, and takes to the road following two hugely successful UK tours and sell-out West End runs. Michael Morpurgo is also known as the author of War Horse, the book produced as a stage play at the National Theatre that has gone on to be a West End and Broadway hit.

Tues 3 & Wed 4 MayMain Auditorium: Tues: 7pm; Wed: 11amTickets: £8.50, £6.50 (concession £1 off) Family Ticket: £28Suitable for ages 8+

“The horrors of war and the joyfulness of life are bound up together in this magnificent show” THE SCOTSMAN

Welcome to The CarriageworksThere’s lots of great special offers on our performance work this season, to help you make the most of a packed programme. You can see two shows for theprice of one if you book them at the same time. Just call Box Office on0113 224 3801 to book. The offer allows you to see either Foster & Dechery’s superb Epic (17 May) with Shacklock and Petrusova’s highly inventive Nobody & Beyond (20 May); or Theatre ad Infinitum’s stunning The Big Smoke (9 June) with Idle Dreams enchanting The Station: Fourstones (11 June).Look out for the special symbol:

Disabled parking available on Cookridge Street alongside Leeds City Museum.

Straight from the page we have the powerful Private Peaceful (3 & 4 May). That’s followed by half-term treats with The Very Noisy Night (30 May) from Carriageworks favourites Blunderbus and the hilarious Sheep Ahoy (2 June). We also host Scarecrow (12 June) from award-winning Leeds-based writer Mike Kenny.

Family pg 3 – 6

Continuing our support for new work in Leeds, we present the world premiere of Where’s Your Mama Gone? throughout May. That’s followed by this year’s Emerge Festival (19-26 June) with the pick of local theatre talent. We’re also very excited about Surfing Tommies (28 June) – the perfect summer show!

Performance pg 7 – 13

We’re partnering with Breeze International Youth Festival this season as we present The Carriageworks Theatre Academy’s latest production The Dripping Riots (30 July), as well as the annual Breeze Showcase (4 June) and a show programmed by young people for young people – Al Bowlly’s Croon Manifesto (3 June).

Participatory Arts pg 21 – 24

A sizzling selection of shows from the various amateur drama, music and opera companies who perform regularly at The Carriageworks. From bawdy comedy to a new production of a Hitchcock classic, there’s something for everyone.

Leeds Civic Arts Guild pg 17 – 20

Children welcome.For more info see page 29.

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A belly full of laughs with top-name comedy from the great Al Murray (4 May) and new US sensation Bo Burnham (17 June). And we’re pleased to welcome back to the venue Hardeep Singh Kohli (2 July), who proved such a hit on his last visit to The Carriageworks in 2010.

Comedy pg 14 – 16

Cover photograph by Manuel Vason.Foster & Déchery presents Epic – page 8.

Phil Sheppard presents

Sheep Ahoy!Flock to see Phil Sheppard’s oneman showcase of stories, poems andcartoon drawings. With chickens, dinosaurs, biscuits, dragons, superheroes, princesses and sharks, you’ll be caught up in a whirlwind of gags, silly voices and live cartoon drawings.

“A multi-talented young cartoonist, writer and stand up comic for kids… chucklingly inventive”THE STAGE

“A fantastic achievement that is truly enjoyable” THREE WEEKS

AJTC Theatre Company presents

Scarecrow by Mike Kenny

Look Out! “Here come them flipping, flapping, flip-flop clapping crows!”A Scarecrow is meant to scare crows. But these busy, bothering, cheeky, chattering birds just won’t go away. What is the poor old Scarecrow to do? This story of music, movement, puppetry and fun is perfect for over 5s and their families.From the creative team that brought you Mike Kenny’s The Gardener, nominated for The Children’s Theatre Prize in Germany and The Chronos Prize in France.

Blunderbus Theatre Company presents

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Little Mouse is wide awake in his brand new bed, for something ishuffing and puffing, tap-tapping on the window outside.Is that a ghost calling “Hoo, hoo! Hoo, hoo!”?

Strange things are happening inside too, with socks flying out ofthe drawer, and shadows dancing on the wall. Are there monstersunder the bed?

Little Mouse would feel a lot safer if he could sleep in Big Mouse’s bed,but Big Mouse thinks it’s high time he learnt to sleep on his own.So amidst the huffing and puffing sits a scared little mouse with a big imagination.Will he ever get to sleep on this very noisy night?

Based on the charming book by Diana Hendry and Jane Chapman, this familiar bedtime tale istold with enchanting music, puppetry, and a specially designed set, which comes to life beforeyour very eyes.

Adapted for the stage by Bill DaviesMusic and lyrics by Frank Goodhind

Mon 30 MayMain Auditorium: 12 noon & 2.30pmTickets: £9.50, £7.50 (concessions £1 off)Family Ticket: £32Suitable for ages 3 – 7 and their families

Thur 2 Juneupstairs@thecarriageworks: 11:30am & 2.30pmTickets: £8 (£6 concessions)Family Ticket: £24For sheep aged 5+

Sun 12 JuneMain Auditorium: 12pm & 2.30pmTickets: £8.50, £6.50(concessions £1 off) Family Ticket: £28Suitable for ages 5+

CompetitionBring a drawing of your

own animated characterand be entered into a

prize draw towin a family ticket

for HeartbreakSoup

CompetitionCome to the show in

your coolest pyjamas andenter a prize draw to

win the Very noisy night book

signed by theBlunderbus

cast

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New End Theatre presents

Noel Gay & Toby Jones in association with Roger T Pigeon Productions presents

Meet Cuddy. He’s getting ready to tell his story. Dan is here to help. They tell tales of playground games, fantastic islands, even a secret romance. But the real magic is that all these tales are conjured from the drawers under Cuddy’s hospital bed.

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Leeds, 1978. Eight year old twins Stephen and Carol lose their mother to serialkiller Paul Sutton. Put into care they face a life-long struggle. Will they overcomethe traumatic events of their early lives? Or will they remain victims, branded and hauntedby the past? And what fate will befall their mother’s murderer?

This world premiere by Brian Daniels is inspired by the true story of the Yorkshire Ripper and his own experiences of growing up in Leeds. It explores questions of heritage and how we cope with loss.

The play is supported by an exhibition featuring the experiences of those who have spent some of their childhood in institutional care, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and supported by Stowe Family Law LLP.

Some performances will be followed by post-show discussions.

Written by Brian DanielsDramaturgy by Gareth Tudor-Price(Hull Truck Theatre)

Where’sYourMamaGone?

Sun 10 JulyMain Auditorium: 12 noon & 2pmTickets: £9.50, £7.50 (concessions £1 off) Family Ticket: £32Suitable for ages 5+

Mon 20 – Wed 22 JuneMain Auditorium: Mon 7pm;Tues & Wed Schools Shows: 11amTickets: £8.50, £6.50 (concessions £1 off)Family Ticket: £28Schools Shows: £10 for 30 – 57 young people and£11.50 for 15 – 29 young people, including transport

Tues 19 April – Fri 27 Mayupstairs@thecarriageworks: Tues – Sat 7.45pmThurs 12, 19 and 26 May 2pm matineePreviews 19, 20 and 21 AprilNo shows 22, 29 and 30 AprilTickets: £10 (£8 concessions). All previews £6Suitable for ages 15+

Little Howard & The Magic Pencilof Life & Death

Following their massively popular BBC TV show, Little Howard’s Big Question, Big Howard and animated 6 year-old Little Howard are packing their bags and heading out on tour. This unique, award-winning show has been seen all overthe world and features enough songs, sketches and cartoon anarchy to keepall ages entertained.Little Howard has found out about the Magic Pencil that created him which could give his life a much needed third dimension… but could destroy him too!

“The best kid’s showwe’ve seen”FAMILIES MAGAZINE

The Empty Space & Laura Lindow presents

Heartbreak Soup

Cuddy’s life is about to change. Right now he’s a blueberry blue boy, sick of pills and doctors. But once he’s pink, he’ll be running and jumping as much as he wants, and not just in his imagination. A kaleidoscope of live action, puppetry, humour and an all-encompassing soundscape, Heartbreak Soup is a magical tale for everyone over 9 that has a heart… or two.

“Warms and lifts up your heart like ahot-air balloon” THE GUARDIAN

Roll-up the carpet and push back the chairs!Untied Artists and The Gramophone Party bringyou a rip-roaring evening of live music, theatreand dance celebrating the life of 1930’s crooner,Al Bowlly. While stock markets crashed, war loomed,and the world moved faster than ever before, Bowlly wasredefining singing into the tender, expressive style thatpaved the way for pop.

An inspiration to generations of singers and artists, his songshave featured in the cult films Amelie, The Shining andDennis Potter’s seminal Pennies From Heaven. This show tellshis story in a way that’s fast paced, funny, charming, andas liberal with the truth as the man himself was.

Featuring live music from the audaciously talentedGramophone Party and performance from JakeOldershaw (associate artist Stan’s Cafe) andNick Tigg (Slot Machine, The People Show).

Following the show Breezecard holders aged 13 – 19are invited to join in a special Tea Dance with Lindy Hopand music from the show. Just book with Box Office.Co-commissioned by WAC, mac, Lichfield Festival, China Plate Theatre,and supported by Arts Council England

Karla Shacklock and Lucie Petrusova present

Nobody & Beyond Produced by L’avventura in Tilburg and Productiehuis Brabant in Den Bosch

International choreographers and dancers Lucia Petrusova (formerly of T.R.A.S.H) and Karla Shacklock (formerly of Precarious) are intent on challenging the norms of physical performance, and have been working across countries to present this boundary-blurring double bill. Combining cutting-edge costume design, high-octane raw performance and live composition, the two new works explore bodies as forms of physical matter and delve deep into the humanity of self, to go far beyond what we thought physically and vocally possible.Supported by Arts Council England

Foster & Déchery presents

EpicWith Epic we will go on a quest for History, the big one, written about in books. The one with World Wards in it, with memorable dates and names you learn at school, but also the personal one, the human one, the one you can relate to. A playful and experimental journey through the past one hundred years, Epic combines personal stories, video interaction, fanciful re-enactments of key twentieth century events, and a cameo from Bertolt Brecht. It creates moments of intimacy while also connecting us to the bigger picture.The show was co-produced by the Corn Exchange,Newbury and its development was supported by theNational Theatre Studio and BAC

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Al Bowlly’sCroonManifesto

Fri 20 MayMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £11.50, £9.50 (concessions £2 off)

Tues 17 MayMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £11.50, £9.50 (concessions £2 off)

Fri 3 JuneMain Auditorium: 6.30pm Show; 8pm Tea DanceTickets: £5 show only non Breezecard holders£3 show and dance with Breezecard£2 show only with Breezecard

Postshow

tea dancewith lindy

fridays

Untied Artists presents

Idle Dream presents

The Station: FourstonesAl is searching for a tropical rainforest. In Northumberland. He’ll lose his way, find another and discover a whole lot more besides. But can he leave The Station and connect with a family he never knew he had?Join Al as he tries to make the biggest decision of his life. The Station is an hilarious, heart-warming and ridiculous new show from The Idle Dream, featuring an original soundtrack.

“First rate writing performed by a supremely talented actor”BRISTOL EVENING POST

Supported by Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Bristol and Tobacco Factory Theatre through Prototype

Theatre Ad Infinitum presents

The Big SmokeNathalie is beautiful, talented, has a loving family, and a careerabout to take off. But just as she’s about to reach her potential,she descends into madness.Inspired by the lives and works of Virginia Woolf and SylviaPlath, Ad Infinitum presents the story of a young Canadianartist offered the chance of a life time – a solo exhibitionat the Tate Modern. One woman sings this poignantstory a cappella: a courageous experience thatwalks you down the fine line between sanityand psychosis…

“Something special” THE OBSERVER

“This performance left me transfixed, overwhelmedand weeping. Utterly stunning.” WHAT’S ON STAGE

1110 PerformancePerformance Box Office: 0113 224 3801 www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Sat 11 Juneupstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.45pmTickets: £9 (£7 concessions)

Thur 9 Juneupstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.45pmTickets: £9 (£7 concessions)

Emerge is a partnership between The Carriageworks, stage@leeds and Seven

Sun 19 – Sun 26 JuneMain Auditorium: Various times and places – see website for detailsEmerge wristbands available from Box Office: £20(free access to most events plus special discounts).Separate tickets available for individual events.

Some of the best new theatre in Britain is coming out of the north, and Emerge aims to make a big noise about the great work being made in our region. It provides a platform to try out ideas, take creative practice to the next level, and connect with new audiences. Every year Emerge runs a festival to celebrate the great work that’s being made by young companies and theatre-makers today. This year’s festival features a packed schedule of scratch, script and networking nights as well as special commissions, mentored performances and more.Emerge also offers a year-round programme of development opportunities and workshops – keep checking the web site for details.Visit www.emergeleeds.co.uk for up-to-date information. Twitter: follow @EmergeLeeds Find our group on Facebook (Emerge: Leeds New Work Festival)

£6 ticketto Heartbreak

Soup withEmerge wristband.

See page 6 forshow details.

Open Space EventSun 19 June, 10am – 4pmThe CarriageworksThis year’s festival kicks off with a special discussion about the future of live performance in our region. Using open space technology, you will be able to propose starting points and join in the conversation. The day will be facilitated by Rod Dixon of Red Ladder Theatre Company.

PERFORMANCES & SPECIAL NIGHTSSUN 19 JUNE • OPEN SPACEThe Carriageworks 10am – 4pmMON 20 JUNE • OPENING PERFORMANCEEmpty Space & State of Play Heartbreak SoupThe Carriageworks 7.30pm, £6(with Emerge wristband) + Post-show Q&ATUES 21 JUNE • MENTORED PERFORMANCEAlison Jones The Body is a MachineAwkward Cough Criminystage@leeds 7.30pm, £3WED 22 JUNE • SCRIPT NIGHTAdam Robinson The CabinetLucy Lucy For JimmyGed Cooper MorningDaniel Meyers Zoo TomorrowSeven Arts 7.30pm, £3THUR 23 JUNE • MENTORED PERFORMANCEEmerge Commission AnnouncementTale Tailors Lost and FoundSkeleton Project Trekstage@leeds 7.30pm, £3FRI 24 JUNE • HEAVEPointed Arrow HeaveSeven Arts 6.30pm, £3FRI 24 JUNE • SCRATCH NIGHTWhiteface Theatre TerminalEmma Decent AberystwythPinch Dance Theatre FlogJoanna Brown Par ExcellenceSeven Arts 8pm, £3SAT 25 JUNE • RED LADDERRed Ladder Performanceupstairs@thecarriageworks 7.30pm, £3SUN 26 JUNE • CLOSING DAYThe Carriageworks Studio 4pm, Free

Bish Bash Bosh Productions and Iron Shoes present

Bear Trap Theatre presents

BoundSix actors, five chairs, one table and an ocean.Compelled by the threat of bankruptcy, fishing trawler ‘The Violet’and its mismatched crew are forced out into treacherous weather,where they battle each other’s egos, their ‘lives’ ashore and arelentless storm. Will they lose more than a way of life? A bracingly physical tragic comedy, whose many awards includeFringe First, Herald Angel, Herald Little Devil, the NSDF andMethuen Drama Emerging Artists Competition and theHolden Street Theatres Award.

“Beautifully thought out…Told with passion andperformed with real dynamism”LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN

Pink Lady Productions presents

The Single Utamaroand

ClickTwo award-winning plays by women writers.Susan Gilbert’s The Single Utamaro was joint first prize winner of the Snowgoose Writing Festival in 2008. It explores the life of Benedict; old, blind and alone in his hour of need. Once, his was a love story, but what is it now? Click by Jan Perry won the Windsor Marriott Award for New Drama Writing 2010, where judges included actor Jenny Seagrove and John Adams, co-founder of Paines Plough Theatre. An old woman recalls her childhood to reveal a life shaped by maternal ambition.

1312 PerformancePerformance Box Office: 0113 224 3801 www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

An incredible journey from the mines of Cornwall to the fields of Flanders and back again.

Set around the events of the First World War, this poignant drama follows the lives of three members of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Along the way we watch characters fall in and out of love, meet with angry beauties, and befriend the very first surfers in the unlikeliest of surroundings.

This darkly mischievous play makes comment on conflict around the world and explores what it means to be far from where you long to be.

by Alan M Kent

Fri 8 Julyupstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.45pmTickets: £9 (£7 concessions)

Sat 18 Juneupstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.45pmTickets: £9 (£7 concessions)

Tues 28 JuneMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £11.50 (£9.50 concessions)

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Avalon presents

Gareth Richards& WittankAnother in a series of our great value double headliners.Gareth Richards’ engaging observational comedy, inspired one-liners and mischievously funny songs have made him an instant hit onthe comedy circuit. At last year’s Edinburgh Festival he was nominated for the prestigious Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer.Wittank provide big characters, inventive sketches and fast-paced fun for those who enjoy a riot, but would rather sit in a theatre and laugh. Hotly tipped as ones to watch, be charmed by three men who take silly very seriously.

Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live presents

Bo Burnham LiveAfter a phenomenal run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010, a plethora of five-star reviews, and a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier), the 20 year-old American comedian became a sensation. Performing songs that toy with language, Bo showcases his intricate wordplay and ability to pack jokes one on top of the other.The show will make you think, laugh, and then think to yourself, “Wait, why did I just laugh?” They say you need ten years to become a good comedian. Psshhhhhhhhh.

Avalon presents

Al Murray:The Pub LandlordBarrel of Fun Extra Following the huge success of his 2010 tour, Al Murray: The Pub Landlord is extending time at the bar by adding more dates to his Barrel of Fun Tour. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK. The new run of shows will see the Guv going back to basics; returning to many of the intimate venues where he made his name. Tickets are guaranteed to sell out fast, so get your order in now.

“The way he integrates the crowd into the show is awe-inspiring” THE TIMES

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Wed 4 MayMain Auditorium: 8pmTickets: £25.50

Thur 2 JuneMain Auditorium: 8pmTickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

Avalon presents

Andy Zaltzman& Dan AntopolskyA special double headliner from two of thehottest comics on the circuit right now.Zaltzman, star of worldwide smash hit podcast The Bugle and Radio 4’s Andy Zaltzman’s History of the Third Millennium, is under oath, and on a mission to solve the all of the planet’s problems.Triple Perrier Nominee and winner of the 2009 Dave Award for Funniest Joke of the Fringe, Dan Antopolsky brings us his new show. It will definitely contain many high-quality stealable one-liners, sage remarks about life and bad parenthood, a rap about the benefits of laser ownership – and, new for 2011, the pitiless subordination of a professional manservant.

Sat 21 MayMain Auditorium: 8pmTickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

Fri 17 JuneMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £15

“Off-the-scale, the kind of declaration of rare and prodigious talent that only happens once in a blue moon”THE TELEGRAPH

Seabright Productions presents

16 Comedy Box Office: 0113 224 3801

Sat 2 JulyMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £14 (£12 concessions)

Watch Hardeep cook up a treat...Sat 2 July, 11amLeeds Food Festival

Following the huge success of his 2010 tour The Nearly Naked Chef, Hardeep is now on tour with his ‘chat show with curry’, featuring very special guests at every show and a delicious curry cooked onstage by the Celebrity Masterchef finalist. Some lucky audiences members will get the chance to sample Hardeep’s cooking during the show, and everyone will learn some handy cooking tips along the way!

Visit www.hardeeplive.com for guest line-up details and to suggest a favourite curry to be cooked especially for you!

“Hit the mark… left a reassuringly warm aftertaste” THE TIMES

17Coming Soon

Following a record-breakingseason with Cinderella,pantomime producers Paul Holman Associates are returning for their fourth year, and they’re presenting a true beast of a show.The production is guaranteed to be an extra-special treat for all the family. For the first time at the theatre, the pantomime version of Beauty and the Beast will be performed, and it promises to be a spine-tingling, foot-tapping, hand clapping Christmas cracker!

Morning Afternoon Evening

Friday 02 December 2pm 7pmSaturday 03 December 2pm 7pmSunday 04 December 1pm 4.30pmMonday 05 December NO PERFORMANCESTuesday 06 December 10.15am 2pmWednesday 07 December 10.15am 2pmThursday 08 December 12.30pm 6pmFriday 09 December 12.30pm 6pm*Saturday 10 December 2pm 7pmSunday 11 December 1pm 4.30pmMonday 12 December NO PERFORMANCESTuesday 13 December 10.15am 2pmWednesday 14 December 10.15am 2pmThursday 15 December 10.15am 2pmFriday 16 December 7pmSaturday 17 December 11am 2.30pm 7pmSunday 18 December 1pm 4.30pmMonday 19 December NO PERFORMANCESTuesday 20 December 2pm 7pmWednesday 21 December 2pm 7pmThursday 22 December 2pm 7pmFriday 23 December 2pm 7pmSaturday 24 December 11am 2.30pmSunday 25 December NO PERFORMANCESMonday 26 December 1pm 4.30pmTuesday 27 December 2pm 7pmWednesday 28 December 2pm 7pmThursday 29 December 2pm 7pmFriday 30 December 2pm 7pmSaturday 31 January 11am 2.30pmSunday 01 January NO PERFORMANCESMonday 02 January 1pm 4.30pmTuesday 03 January NO PERFORMANCESWednesday 04 January 12.30pm 6pmThursday 05 January 12.30pm 6pmFriday 06 January 12.30pm 7pmSaturday 07 January 11am 2.30pm 7pm

Green PerformancesAdults: £15.50 & £14Concessions: £14 & £12.50Level 3 Side Balconies: £10Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £50Groups 10+: £12Groups 20+: £12 + every11th ticket free

Gold PerformancesAdults: £16 & £14.50Concessions: £14.50 & £13Level 3 Side Balconies: £10.50Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £52Groups 10+: £12Groups 20+: £12 + every11th ticket free

Red PerformancesAll seats: £10Level 3 Side Balconies: £9

Saver & Schools PerformancesAll seats: £8.50Every 11th ticket free for teachers

* Signed performance Fri 9 Dec, 6pm

Fri 2 Dec 2011 – Sat 7 Jan 2012

Leeds Civic Arts Guild is an association of various amateur drama, music and opera companies who perform regularly at The Carriageworks.The following pages include some of the fantastic shows coming up from the Guild societies this season. There’s something for everyone, from spectacular musicals to classic drama. Which will you be seeing?

Leeds Civic Arts Guild has a growing membership and you can take part too!

Everyone is welcome, from old hands to complete novices. This might be the opportunity you’ve always wanted to tread the boards and become the star of the show. Or you could experience the thrill of being backstage by getting involved in lighting, sound and set building.

For more information or to join up, email enquiries@lcag.org.uk or visit www.lcag.org.uk.

Leeds Civic Arts Guild

Cosmopolitan Players presents

The 39 StepsTake a Hitchcock film masterpiece, mix it with a delicious spy novel, then add a bit of Monty Python silliness and wit, and the result is The 39 Steps – a fast-moving mystery full of laughs, thrills, and theatre magic that tells the tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure.The show contains every single legendary scene from the award-winning movie – including the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the sensational death-defying finale in the London Palladium.

LIDOS presents

Bad GirlsTelling the story of life in the fictional, all-women’s prison Larkhall, Bad Girls returns to Leeds after the original production premiered at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2007. Never shying away from the darker side of prison life, Bad Girls explores the warmth, compassion and defiant sense of humour that can triumph even behind bars.Contains adult themes.

Leeds Arts Centre presents

The Country WifeThis bawdy comedy, written in 1675, was controversial even in its own time for its sexual explicitness, and was considered too outrageous to be performed at all between 1753 and 1924. Since then it has been regularly revived, and is now considered to be one of the wittiest and best of the restoration comedies in which, according to Sir Richard Steele, “love and wenching were the business of life.”

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Thur 26 – Sat 28 MayMain Auditorium: 7.30pm; Sat matinee 2pmTickets: £10 (£8 concessions)

Tues 7 – Sat 11 JuneMain Auditorium: 7.30pm; Sat matinee 2pmTickets: £14, £10.50 (concessions £2 off)

Wed 11 – Sat 14 May Main Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £10 (£7 concessions)

Leeds Civic Arts Guild is an association of various amateur drama, music and operatic companies who perform regularly at The Carriageworks. The Civic Arts Guild hold a ‘New Members Evening’ every second Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the Level 2 Bar. Feel free to come along and join us.

1 Cosmopolitan Players1 Leeds Amateur Operatic Society1 Leeds Arts Centre1 Leeds Art Theatre in partnership with Spotlight Theatre Company1 Leeds Children’s Theatre1 Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society1 Leeds Insurance Dramatic & Operatic Society (LIDOS)1 Leeds Writers’ Circle1 Leeds Youth Opera1 Limelight Drama Group1 Morley Amateur Operatic Society1 Pandemonium Drama Company1 Shatterproof1 S.T.A.R.S1 St Mary’s Youth Theatre1 West Riding Opera

Leeds Civic Arts Guild

Look out for these shows coming soon.See www.lcag.org.uk for more details.

Forthcoming Productions

Leeds Youth Opera presents

Eugene OneginLeeds Youth Opera’s exciting new production is Eugene Onegin, a well-known lyric opera in which the libretto closely follows Pushkin’s original writing, retaining much of his poetry, to which Tchaikovsky adds dramatic music.The story concerns Onegin, a selfishhero who lives to regret his blasé rejection of a young woman’s love and his careless incitement of a fatal duel with his bestfriend Lenski.First staged in Moscow in 1879, thisnew performance will see Leeds YouthOpera accompanied by the City ofLeeds Youth Orchestra.

Leeds Arts Centre presents

The Girlfriend ExperienceTessa has set up a business: a brothel where mature

women specialise in offering the ‘Girlfriend Experience’ – a surprisingly caring and sympathetic service. As the

women stoically strive to make a living in a competitive market, their personal lives start to crumble. Will they

ever have loving relationships outside work and enjoy being girlfriends themselves?

The script is based on recordings taken in a real brothel.

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Wed 6 – Sat 9 JulyMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £16, £10 (concessions £3 off)

Wed 29 June – Sat 2 July upstairs@thecarriageworks: 7.45pmTickets: £8 (£6 concessions)

Wed 21 – Sat 24 SeptemberLIDOS presents

That’s Entertainment Tues 18 – Fri 21 OctoberCosmopolitan Players presents

The Shell Seekers Wed 2 – Sat 5 NovemberLeeds Arts Centre presents

Accrington Pals Wed 9 – Sat 12 NovemberLimelight presents

Ding Dong Wed 16 – Sat 19 NovemberLeeds Children’s Theatre presents

The Lion, The Witch& The Wardrobe Wed 23 – Sat 26 NovemberSt Mary’s Youth Theatre presents

Les Misérables(Schools Edition)

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Drama Workshopwith One in Four Theatre CompanyMondays, Room 4: 5.15pm – 7.15pm

Belly Dancing Classeswith Sabrina OwenThursdays, Room 4: 6pm – 7pm

Tai Chiwith Wai-Yii RogersTuesdays, Room 1: 5.45pm

Lindy Hop ClassFridays, Room 17pm – 9.30pm

On Stage Theatre Arts AcademyMusical Theatre ClassesSaturdays, Room 2: 1pm – 4pmRoom 3: 2pm – 4pm

Participatory Arts

Regular ClassesFor more information visitwww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk oremail carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk.Classes are not run by The Carriageworks and are the responsibility of the respective groups.

The Carriageworks regularly opens its doors to participatory arts activities from across Leeds. All of the groups involved offer great opportunities for people to have a go and get involved in a whole range of creative experiences.

If you present a ticket on the day of performance on selected productions (please see website for more

details) then you can take advantage of thefollowing special offers:

23Participatory Artswww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Sat 4 JuneMain AuditoriumTickets: £3 or free with Breezecard

Sat 18 JuneMain Auditorium: 7pmTickets: £11.50 (£9.50 concessions)

Tarab Dance presents

The Journeyof BellydanceWe follow the story of a group of dancers working together to produce a finale piece for their new production.Their desire to reflect what ‘Belly Dance’ really means today takes the audience on a journey to look at perceptions of Belly Dance in both Middle Eastern and Western culture and how the interplay of these cultures has developed the dance to its current status.Diverse and exciting choreographies intermingle with a narrative that guides the audience through the show. The personality of each dancer is showcased celebrating the individuality of women in Belly Dance.

Breeze International Youth FestivalWed 25 May – Sun 5 JuneTo check out other events across thefestival go to

As part of the 12 day annual Breeze International Youth Festival, young performers from Leeds will be showcasing their talents in an evening of dance, music and film. Tonight performances were selected by the Breeze Festival Management Team, who are a group of young people involved in programming and organising the festival.

Performances from:• Constellation• Shahck Out• EXP Dance• Dazl Senior Pom• Yorkshire Dance Youth Company• Demeanour• Ingi Hughes• Seacroft Film Factory

SLP College Junior Academy presents

The Wedding Bouquetand

The AuditionThe first part of the show features a classical ballet performance by children aged 6 – 17, along with former professional dancers Nathalie Leger and Andrew Barker. Featuring the music of Strauss, the story follows the Prince on his journey through the Kingdom of Jewels and Flowers to present an engagement bouquet to his future Queen.The second part of the show features tap and modern dance, with the children all going for a part in The Audition.

La’fay School of Dance presents

Dancing Down BroadwayFancy a night at the theatre, with a journey through hit musicals from Broadway and the West End? Then let La’fay dancers entertain you with specially prepared routines of ballet, tap and street dance set to well known songs from musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Legally Blonde and Annie.Grab your popcorn and tickets for a night of laughs, smiles and tears.

24 Participatory Arts Box Office: 0113 224 3801 25Theatre Academywww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Sat 23 JulyMain Auditorium: 2pm & 7pmTickets: £9, £11, £16

Fri 15 – Sat 16 JulyMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £8 (£6 concessions)

Sat 30 JulyMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: £6.50 (£4.50 concessions)

The Carriageworks Theatre Academyin association with the Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah presents

The Dripping Riots

“She always takes the dripping” “Theft is theft” “It’s just what cooks do”

It is 1865 and Leeds servant, Eliza Stafford, is imprisoned for stealing 2lbs of dripping from her employer, Mr Henry Chorley. Working class people in the city are outraged at the ‘Dripping Injustice’ and we witness the good humoured protest descend into a full blown riot with tragic consequences.

Based on a true story, devised byThe Carriageworks Theatre Academy, writtenby Ruth Cooper and directed by Lizi Patch.

Devonshire Hall presents

Bugsy MaloneA war rages between tworival gangsters, Fat Sam andDandy Dan. Dan is inpossession of a new anddeadly weapon, thedreaded ‘splurge gun’.As the custard pies fly,Bugsy Malone,an all-round niceguy, falls for Blousey Brown,a singer at Fat Sam’sspeakeasy. His designs onher are disrupted by theseductive songstressTallulah who wants Bugsyfor herself.

Fri 6 & Sat 7 MayMain Auditorium: 7.30pmTickets: Adults £7; Students £5;Child/Concession: £4.50 The Third Child

Summer 2010

Ash in the SkySpring 2011

Untold Stories, HMDSpring 2011

27Schools, Groups & Families26 Theatre Academy Box Office: 0113 224 3801

TransportDon’t let the cost of transport stop you coming to the theatre. To help, we have partnered with Metro Buses to bring you a special deal.

Please call the office for more information about shows and transport.

Education PackDon’t forget that our free education pack is available for primary schools throughout the year to help with your trip.

Email: carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk

Free Family Activitiesin Libraries across LeedsLibraries are great fun for families so why not join one of our Family Clubs?

We share stories, talk about books, play games, surf the internet and hold craft and art activities. Family Clubs also host special events with storytellers, authors and performers. They are suitable for families with children aged 0 – 8 years.

Family Clubs are held monthly – for more information contact 0113 247 6016.

Have you got what it takes to tread the boards?Then our Theatre Academy is for you. Aimed at young people aged 10 – 16, The Carriageworks Theatre Academy is led by the nationally renowned Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah and meets regularly on Saturday afternoons throughout term time.

During the summer we will be recruiting for the next Academy, which runs from September 2011. Email carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk and we’ll send you an information pack and audition dates.

Backstage ToursThe secrets of The Carriageworks revealed!We will be running backstage tours on Thur 19 May, Tues 14 June and Thur 21 July. Tours run at set times from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Please note there is a small charge of 50p per head. 15 people maximum per group.

Email carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk or call0113 247 4746 to book. Subject to availability.

The Carriageworks Theatre Academy is supported by Breeze International Youth Festival

Mary “The Carriageworks Theatre Academy is an amazing experience. The performances I have taken part in have been great achievements. Being part of the Academy has shown the actress inside of me.”

June Half TermLook out for special activities including competitions (take a look at our web site or go to Box Office for more details). We also have a very special Story Time event featuring The Very Noisy Night at Leeds Central Library on Thur 19 May at 10.30am.

Plus – special craft activities for The Very Noisy Night (Mon 30 May) and The Scarecrow (Sun 12 June) – join us one hour before the show in the Millennium Room on Level 1.

Special Offers for SchoolsOn selected shows, we are now running a special inclusive deal, which includes the price of a ticket and transport through our special deal with Metro Mybus. Shows include:

Heartbreak Soup (21 – 22 June, 11am)Private Peaceful (Tues 3 & Wed 4 May)

All tickets £10 per student (for 30 paying audience members or more). MyBus seats a maximum of 57 passengers. For 15 – 29 paying audience members the cost is £11.50.For every ten pupils one teacher goes free (transport cost for the teacher is £3).

Offer only available in the Leeds District and must be booked two weeks prior to the performance.

For terms and conditions or to book pleaseemail pauline.coutier@leeds.gov.ukor call 0113 247 4746.

What do the Theatre Academy members say?

Aqeelah “The Carriageworks Theatre Academy is a once in a life time experience. Taking part in many different varieties of performances has been a joy, from Light Night to Holocaust Memorial Day. Through being part of the Academy I have acquired many new theatre skills.”

Brad “The Carriageworks Theatre Academy is an opportunity that aspiring actors and directors cannot miss. Members have the chance to star in many performances and even direct one, which can be a really enjoyable challenge.”

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AccessThe Carriageworks front of house staff will help make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you need to make specific arrangements prior to your visit please contact us on0113 247 4746.

Wheelchair Access

Lift access to all floors. Please discuss any access requirements with the Box Office staff when you make your booking.

Visually Impaired

This brochure is available inlarge print and tape by contacting The Carriageworks office:0113 247 4746.Guide Dogs are welcome and bowls of water supplied.

Hearing Enhancements

A hearing loop is available for both performance spaces. Please enquire at the Box Office when you arrive at the venue. A £5 returnable deposit is required.

Disabled Parking

A variety of street parking and secure car park options are available nearby with the nearest facilities including:• St John’s Shopping Centre (long stay)• The Light (long stay)There are also several disabled parking spaces on Cookridge Street, just around the corner from the entrance to The Carriageworks.

Children & FamiliesIn our ‘upstairs@thecarriageworks’ space, children may be invited to sit on tour mats so they can get closer to the action and improve their view and experience.

•Baby changing facilities and child booster seats are available.

• Children under one year old come free but will not be given a specified seat.

• Prams cannot be taken into the auditorium.

• Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.

The Carriageworks welcomes mothers who wish to breast-feed. Please feel free to do so throughout the building, but if you would prefer a private area then let a member of staff know and we will provide one if available.

Join The CarriageworksMailing ListTo receive information on upcoming shows, offers and events, please emailcarriageworks@leeds.gov.uk with‘Subscribe to mailing list’ in the header field.

To receive copies of the What’s On brochure by post, send your name and address to:

City Centre Box OfficeThe CarriageworksThe Electric PressMillennium SquareLeeds LS2 3ADEmail: carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk

LatecomersPlease note that latecomers will be admitted during a suitable gap in the performance. Latecomers may not be admitted at all at the request of some visiting companies. In this case, no refunds will be available.

BarThe Carriageworks Bar on Level 2 provides spectacular views overlooking Millennium Square. Enjoy a drink before the show, during the interval or after the curtain has fallen. To avoid queuing during the interval, orders may be placed before the show starts. And there’s no need to rush your drinks – ask for a plastic glass at the bar and you can take them intothe Auditorium.

ConferencingIn addition to the 349 seater Main Auditorium, a further six meeting rooms are available for workshops and meetings accommodating various numbers of delegates. All conference rooms provide AV equipment, air conditioning and support from Carriageworks staff, ensuring a high standard of customer service. Catering is also available.

Three of the six meeting rooms are situated in the historic part of the old Carriageworks development. These meeting spaces reveal exposed brickwork and roof beams in keeping with the Victorian architecture whilst providing a light and airy studio feel.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing of the conference facilities at The Carriageworks, please contact 0113 395 2160 or0113 395 2157. Alternatively, email enquiries to: carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk. We are registered with

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By Phone

0113 224 3801Box office open: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 8pm and Sunday, 30 mins prior to performances.

Onlinewww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

In PersonGo to the City Centre Box Office on the ground floor of The Carriageworks. Tickets are also available from the Leeds Visitor Centre atLeeds City Station.

In our Main Auditorium listings you will sometimes find two prices, for example £11, £9. These refer to our price bands. Price B and A is the more expensive and represents our premium seats, while Price Band B is the lower price and represents our standard seats. Concessions are often available. Occasionally Band C seats are made available at a special discount rate.

All seating in our studio space, upstairs@thecarriageworks,is unreserved.

Please call Box Office for further information.

Online bookings have a fee of 50p per ticket. Tickets are non refundable.

Tickets can be exchanged for £1 per ticket up to 48 hours before the performance

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Concessions & Group DiscountsConcessions generally available for LeedsCard holders, NUS card holders, the unwaged,under 16s and OAPs at the advertised concessionary price.Family tickets are sometimes available. This will be indicated on individual show pages. These enable you to buy tickets at a specially reduced rate for two adults with two children or one adult with three children.Please contact the Box Office for discounts on group bookings, school trips and visits with accompanying carers or social workers on0113 224 3801.See individual show listings for prices.

How to Book Tickets MAY VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

19 Apr – 27 May upstairs@thecarriageworks WHERE’S YOUR MAMA GONE? 7

3 & 4 Main Auditorium PRIVATE PEACEFUL 3

4 Main Auditorium AL MURRAY: THE PUB LANLORD: BARREL OF FUN EXTRA 14

6 & 7 Main Auditorium BUGSY MALONE 24

11 – 14 Main Auditorium THE COUNTRY WIFE 18

17 Main Auditorium EPIC 8

20 Main Auditorium NOBODY & BEYOND 8

21 Main Auditorium ANDY ZALTZMAN & DAN ANTOPOLSKY 14

26 – 28 Main Auditorium THE 39 STEPS

30 Main Auditorium THE VERY NOISY NIGHT 4

JUNE VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

2 upstairs@thecarriageworks SHEEP AHOY! 5

2 Main Auditorium GARETH RICHARDS & WITTANK 15

3 Main Auditorium AL BOWLLY’S CROON MANIFESTO 9

4 Main Auditorium BREEZE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL 23

7 – 11 Main Auditorium BAD GIRLS 19

9 upstairs@thecarriageworks THE BIG SMOKE 10

11 upstairs@thecarriageworks THE STATION: FOURSTONES 10

12 Main Auditorium SCARECROW 5

17 Main Auditorium BO BURNHAM LIVE 15

18 Main Auditorium THE JOURNEY OF THE BELLYDANCE 23

18 upstairs@thecarriageworks THE SINGLE UTAMARO & CLICK 12

19 Main Auditorium EMERGE: OPEN SPACE EVENT 11

20 – 22 Main Auditorium HEARTBREAK SOUP 6

25 Studio EMERGE: RED LADDER PERFORMANCE 11

26 Studio EMERGE: CLOSING DAY 11

28 Main Auditorium SURFING TOMMIES 13

29 – 2 Jul upstairs@thecarriageworks THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE 20

JULY VENUE PRODUCTION PAGE

2 Main Auditorium HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI: CHAT MASALA 16

6 – 9 Main Auditorium EUGENE ONEGIN 20

8 upstairs@thecarriageworks BOUND 12

10 Main Auditorium LITTLE HOWARD & THE MAGIC PENCIL OF LIFE & DEATH 6

15 & 16 Main Auditorium DANCING DOWN BROADWAY 24

23 Main Auditorium THE WEDDING BOUQUET & THE AUDITION 24

30 Main Auditorium THE DRIPPING RIOTS 25

The CarriageworksThe Electric Press, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD

Box Office: 0113 224 3801Main Office and Conferences: 0113 247 4746

Email: carriageworks@leeds.gov.ukwww.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

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By car, we can be accessed on theInner Ring Road often labelled ‘Loop Traffic’.

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Details correct at time of print.