Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds

 With details of Festive performances and more:

Hi there,

Get ready to step into the festive season with us! We’ve got an incredible line-up of shows to keep your spirits bright, from timeless classics like The Gingerbread Man and A Christmas Carol, to family favourites including Topsy Turvy Theatre’s Christopher’s Christmas and LIDOS’ Pinocchio.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without our much-loved annual pantomime! This year, we’re thrilled to present Sleeping Beauty; a magical, laughter-filled treat for all ages.

Keep reading to find out more...

What's On

The perfect early festive treat

The Gingerbread Man
Thu 6 - Sun 9 Nov

Join Leeds Children's Theatre as they celebrate their 90th Anniversary with this Gala Production of David Wood’s The Gingerbread Man.

This fun-filled, feel-good show is the perfect start to the festive season for all the family and will have you tapping your toes and humming along to David Wood’s catchy tunes.

Age guidance: 6+

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Our 2025 Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty ✨

Sleeping Beauty

Fri 21 Nov 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026

It's finally that time of year again, our annual pantomime is back!

When the wicked fairy Carabosse puts a curse on Princess Aurora to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and sleep for 100 years, it’s up to a dashing prince, a good fairy, and her best friend Muddles to save the day. But will true love’s kiss be enough to break the spell?

With dazzling sets, toe-tapping tunes, audience participation galore and all the traditional panto magic everyone loves, Sleeping Beauty is the ultimate festive treat for all ages.

A fun-filled, action-packed pantomime adventure for the whole family – don’t miss it!

Age guidance: 5+

Book Sleeping Beauty ✨

Light-hearted fun!

A Hit and Miss Christmas

Wed 26 - Sat 29 Nov

The Hit and Miss Theatre Company needs a good Christmas show. It needs bums on seats, some festive cheer, and of course, a play with a moral.

The heart and soul of the company are up for grabs as the battle wages between tried and true versus daring and new. Who will come out on top, and what will be the Christmas show?

Join Cosmopolitan Players for this light-hearted, early festive treat!

Age guidance: 14+

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A Christmas classic

A Christmas Carol

Wed 10 - Sat 13 Dec

Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come. The chilly atmosphere of Victorian London is brought to life and the spirits of Christmas return from the dead – all through the spellbinding art of storytelling in this thrilling solo show.

Adapted and performed by Adam Z. Robinson in his distinctive style, this production of the well-loved tale teases out the gothic aspects, presenting Dickens’ remarkable story as you’ve never seen it before.

Age guidance 11+

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For little ones...

Christopher's Christmas

Sun 14 - Wed 31 Dec

Told using beautiful puppets and stunning scenery, this Makaton-friendly production is perfect for little ones aged 2-7 years old and their families.

Its Christmas Eve and Christopher Nibble and his family are putting the finishing touches to his tree when their festive fun is interrupted by a shocking radio announcement. Father Christmas is lost! His Santa Nav has broken and he can’t find Dandeville!

Does Christopher Nibble have the seasonal spirit to save the day? Or will the guinea pigs of Dandeville wake up to empty stockings this year?

Age guidance: 2-7

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LIDOS' magical panto!

Pinocchio

Fri 16 - Sat 24 Jan, 2026

The award-winning LIDOS are back as they take you on another magical pantomime adventure!

Geppetto, an old toy maker, always longed for a son of his own. One starry night, with a little help from the Blue Fairy and a cheeky little cricket, his wish was finally granted, and his latest creation, a puppet called Pinocchio, came to life!

With the help of Dame Mamma Mia and her hapless son Lampwick from the local pizzeria, will Pinocchio learn in time what it takes to be a "real boy’"?

Suitable for all ages

Book Pinocchio 🤥

CARRIAGEWORKS THEATRE

Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
0113 376 0318 | tickets@leeds.gov.uk
www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

     

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 3AD.