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The Grandad Orphanage
Grandad is on his death bed and is passing slowly. After his family take the decision to post him to the afterlife, Grandad finds himself in a strange reverse, living his life backwards and growing young.
Five Blue Haired Ladies Sitting On A Green Bench
Anna, Eva, Rose, Gladys and La La had only two things in common when they met seven months ago: a park bench and a life well lived. Bound by each other’s strengths, wisdom and witticisms, each one unknowingly prepares for when they leave the bench, perhaps for the last time.
Flood Lines
Set in the small town of ‘Bradchester’ West Yorkshire, Flood Lines has a cast of diverse characters who find themselves stranded in the local railway station after the river bursts its banks. This is a murder mystery drama with a host of comedic characters, and a ‘whodunit’ plot line that places almost everyone in the frame.
Body Double
Body Double brings together Helen Shay’s award-winning Fit Piece with Life Sentence by Michael Yates - a double bill of dark comedy about how to stay fit in the battle of the sexes.
Anything Goes
Cole Porter’s nautical musical masterpiece is set on board the S.S. American as it sails from New York to Southampton. With a cast including gamblers, evangelists and public enemy number 13, this award winning show cruises its audience across musical waves of fun and laughter.
Adoring Horatio: God of War
Meet Admiral Horatio Nelson; one of the greatest celebrities Britain has ever known. He’s back from the grave and he wants answers! Combining stunning visuals with sharp satire Adoring Horatio: God of War explores what makes a hero and our obsession with these role models.
Desperately Seeking… Someone
Join Carriageworks newcomer Leann Young for a light-hearted evening of musical cabaret, charting loves lost, found, unrequited, unexpected and unwanted in the search for... someone.
Midget Gems
A pick n’ mix assortment of sharp new pieces from women writers. A confection of hard and soft centres, candy floss and acid drops. Allsorts of crunchy entertainment with drama, comedy and not a dolly mix in sight.
The Accrington Pals
As the young men of a Lancashire mill town leave their homes for the trenches of the Somme, the impact of World War 1 is felt by friends, family and lovers. An extremely moving and often comical wartime story exploring life, death, love and separation.
Celebration
Come and take part in a musical journey with fabulous costumes, fantastic dancing and a few surprises in store.
An Evening of Instability
A cabaret of skilled balancers and dancers revel in circus’ rich history of novelty apparatus, colour and exhilaration.
Forgotten Things
16 year old Toby believes he's a failure. He's losing the will to live. And then there's Grandma Lilly - she's just losing her mind. Forgotten Things is a dark, comic play about finding hope… and what happens when it's taken away.
Ani Mru Mru
Remember the classic line, “and now for something completely different”? Well, meet Ani Mru Mru (“Don’t say a word”), three Polish stand-up comedians who are life-long friends.
Lillian
Lillian Board was the golden girl of British athletics in the 1960s. She was bold, brave, brilliant and beautiful and had the world at her feet. Tragically, she died of cancer, aged just 22.This brand new musical tells the story of Lillian's short, but spectacular, career and life.
Tamala
Tamala brings together three of London’s finest West African artists: Souleymane Compo, Jalli Kebba Susso, and Mamadou Ouri Diallo. A vibrant and infectious performance of which you can be a part.
Luvvie's Blind!
Luvvie’s Blind! showcases the comedic and theatrical talents of Kitty Taylor, a RADA trained actress who lost her eye sight five years ago. An outrageous evening of comedy and music, Luvvie’s Blind will be a mix of Kitty’s unique stand-up, song and dance routines, drawing on humorous insights and observations made by Kitty since losing her sight.
Groping For Words
Groping For Words is set in an adult education centre where newly qualified teacher Joyce is forming a class to tackle adult illiteracy.
Light Night
The magical and mysterious Light Night transforms Leeds for the fourth time, with dancing cities, touring players, performance and light in the most unexpected, hidden places. Experience and celebrate your city at night.
Africa's Hope
Africa’s Hope brings the incredible energy and irresistible rhythms of African dance and drumming to the UK, alongside emotional stories of survival of genocide in Rwanda.
Black History Month Showcase Event
This October, Black History Month is being celebrated in Leeds by a wide range of community groups across the city. The Carriageworks are proud to be hosting this city centre event to showcase local and national African and Caribbean contributions to the cultural life of Britain.
The Odd Couple
Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy? Of course not. Odd characters, rapid-fire gags and rollicking pace make this Neil Simon’s most smartly crafted comedy classic.
Bring Your Own Pencil
An interactive event exploring the possibilities of image reproduction and representation through processes of drawing. Together, audience and performers will produce a living installation, while being taken by the hand on a journey through the collaborative process of image making.
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace tells the story of two charming and gentle old ladies who poison their poor, orphaned lodgers in order to save them from the sorrows of this world.
Dead of Night
Are you scared of the dark? Then approach with caution! Dead of Night is a spine-tingling evening of original ghost stories performed in the gothic atmosphere of Holy Trinity Church.
Alice in Wonderland
Join the Mad Hatter for tea, and discover the delights of Alice in Wonderland in Rough Magic Theatre's magical retelling of this classic children's tale.
Journey Of Turtle
In the beginning turtle was shiny and fast, always impatient, always in a hurry, but then one day he had a terrible accident… A beautiful story about following your dreams, suitable for all the family.
African Drum, Song and Dance Workshops
Tribal songs and dances from Gambia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe
Closer
When Dan meets Alice, he thinks he’s found the love of his life. But things quickly unravel when he meets Anna, and Anna’s life gets even more complicated when she meets Larry. A modern classic, Closer was recently made into a hit film starring Julia Roberts and Jude Law.
Script Night : Harvest Festival
Dark new comedy and drama for Hallowe'en.
A mini-festival of new 5 – 20 minute fully staged plays - with a twist - performed script-in-hand by local professional actors followed by audience discussion.
Travelling by Tuba II: The Sequel
Following the success of their first show the duo return with Travelling by Tuba II: The Sequel. This brand new show features wind and brass instruments from the four corners of the world and, impossible as this may sound, the opera Carmen in four-and-a-half minutes!
The 22nd Leeds International Film Festival
The biggest and best film event in the North of England returns in November! Showcasing more than 300 films over 13 days, this huge array of new and unseen films from around the world offers something for everyone.
The Borrowers
Arrietty Clock lives under the floorboards of a house with her parents, Pod and Homily. As Borrowers, they survive through Pod's "borrowing" of items from the big people - "human beans" as Arrietty calls them.
Twilight Rhythms
A celebration of the perfection and beauty of ancient Indian Temple Dancing. With stunning stylised make up and hypnotic rhythms, this is a rare opportunity to watch the magical Annapurna Indian dancers express their passion and deep affinity with this art form.
‘Tis Pity She's A Whore
A dark, disturbing slice of Jacobean tragedy where forbidden passions and unspeakable crimes collide explosively to terrible effect. A visceral, shocking and gripping new production brought to you by the Mooted Theatre Co.
Musical Express - Destination: West End
Climb aboard the musical express as we take you on a journey through the west end of London with songs and dances from all the leading musicals that are presently being performed there.
The Puppet Man
A devious lawyer, a convicted murderer and an ex-stripper, all under the same roof. This tense, bizarre and at times explosive psychological thriller should not be missed!
Aladdin
This year The Carriageworks are pleased to announce that they have joined forces with London-based panto specialists Paul Holman Associates to bring you Aladdin, a traditional family pantomime where all your Christmas wishes will come true.
Let us take you on a magic carpet ride to the mysterious East, where you’ll meet the outrageous Widow Twankey, the silly Wishee Washy, the hilarious Ping & Pong and the evil Abanazar...