With details of what's coming up in July:
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Hello
If you're looking to try something new, catch the
show all the critics are talking about, JULIE: The
Musical (Wed 12 - Fri 14 Jul), described by The
Stage as a “colourful musical packed with laughs and a
big heart". Or come and be inspired by Leeds local, Barber
B in A Play of Sorts (Fri 21 July). For
little ones, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The
Snail and the Whale (Sat 22 - Mon 24 Jul) sails into
the Carriageworks Theatre, followed by a celebration for the
whole family with Sarah and Duck's Big Top Birthday (Sun
30 Jul).
Keep scrolling to find out more and about events
happening across the city.
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Carriageworks
Theatre Team
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Wed
5 - Sat 8 July
Hinging on the theft of an enormous
diamond from an Indian shrine, this riveting drama
features a deadly curse, the innovative Sergeant Cuff,
the hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteredge, a
lovesick housemaid and a mysterious band of Indian
jugglers. Wilkie Collins' spellbinding tale of romance,
theft and murder inspired a hugely popular genre - the
detective series.
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Wed
12 - Fri 14 July
Worshipped opera singer…Renowned
swordswoman…Flaming bisexual. JULIE: The
Musical is a brand new musical
telling the life and adventures of historical LGBTQ+
icon Julie D’Aubigny. Featuring live music,
comedy, tap dancing sword fights, twerking nuns, kazoo
choruses, JULIE:
The Musical celebrates this
extraordinary life, queerness and carving a place for
yourself in a world not built for you.
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Barber
B: A Play of Sorts
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Fri
21 July
With tales from his youth in
Chapeltown, Brian Swarray AKA Barber B shares
some of the heartfelt moments and challenges that have
shaped his 30-year career. Even now, diagnosed with a
brain tumour, Barber B keeps growing like the
hair he cuts. Get ready for something tender, unique
and hilarious!
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Sat
22 - Mon 24 July
A play with music inspired by the
much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson
and Axel
Scheffler. Join
an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as
they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible
trip around the world.
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Sun 30
July
Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan
the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her
birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your
favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots,
Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go!
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From Our
Friends Across Leeds
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Millennium Square’s Summer Series returns
to Leeds city centre from next week with 16 open-air
gigs from world-renowned and emerging acts. Spanning 4
weeks from Thu 6 July until Sat 5 August,
this annual concert series showcases an eclectic
programme of events, catering for every musical taste.
With some gigs already sold out, make sure you secure
your tickets now!
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Child
Friendly Leeds Live
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The biggest children’s festival in
Yorkshire returns to Millennium Square this
Summer. Join Breeze for a fantastic day out on Wed
2 Aug to celebrate National Play Day. Featuring
popular children’s characters, performers, music and
entertainment, plus family rave mayhem, fun, games,
audience participation and some fantastic activities.
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Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents The Secret Garden at
Lotherton Hall on Sat 5 Aug. Join young Mary
Lennox on a journey of discovery as she is sent to her
uncle’s house in the countryside, where mysteries and
secrets lurk round every corner. As she makes new
friends and encounters magical creatures, Mary has one
burning question: where is her uncle’s secret garden,
and where has he hidden the key?
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Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s big
lovable dog Hey Duggee is
touring for the first time ever and here’s your chance
to see him at the Leeds Grand Theatre Wed
19 – Sat 22 July. Be part of the hit CBeebies show
and join Duggee and the Squirrels in this new vibrant
interactive production bursting with music, puppets and
barrels of laughs along the way.
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Carriageworks Theatre is part of Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's
cultural ticket office: Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks
Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2
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