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Leeds,
LS1 6LW
(0845) 644 1881
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Walter Trout
Blues and blues-rock by the American singer-guitarist.
Withering Looks
LipService Theatre Company presents a spoof on the lives of the Bronte sisters, starring Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding.
Richard Herring: What Is Love Anyway?
Intelligent stand-up from the former comedy partner of Stewart Lee.
Pete Firman: Jiggery Pokery
Magical comedy and illusions from the comedic conjuror.
Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet
Wry observations and pessimistic humour from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats star.
Count Arthur Strong: Command Performance
Character comedy from Steve Delaney.
The Good Old Days: The Legendary Music Hall Experience
Mr Johnny Dennis chairs a variety show starring Mr Stu Francis, Miss Victoria Simmonds, Mr Hal Nolan, The Great Desmondo And Cherry, Mr Steve Galler and Mr Leo Shavers. Live music is supplied by the City Varieties Orchestra under the direction of Mr David Smith.
When
Mar 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31, 7pm, mats Mar 17, 24, 31, 2pm
Cost
£15-£21, concs £13.50-£18.90, mems £12.75-£17.50
Judie Tzuke
Pop-rock by the established London-based singer-songwriter.
Dr Phil's Rude Health Show
Alternative comedy from GP, writer and broadcaster Phil Hammond.
Barry Cryer: Butterfly Brain
Traditional humour accompanied by Colin Sell on piano.
Aesop's Fables: Na N'Og (Ages 4-8)
An up-to-date re-telling of the classical animal tales.
When
Mar 27, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Paul Daniels: Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
The TV entertainer shares the art of comedy magic.
The Wind In The Willow: Riverbank Productions (Ages 4-9)
Musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's story.
John Otway And The Big Band
The surreal cult singer-songwriter performs.
Martin Stephenson And The Daintees
The Scottish five-piece plays alternative pop.
Feast Of Fiddles
Traditional and contemporary folk by the collective.
Rumplestiltskin: The Panto Company
Adaptation of a children's fairy tale.
When
Apr 12, 1pm & 3.30pm
Captain Murderer And The Morecambe Mermaid
Musical comedy based on a little-known story by Charles Dickens, which uses puppets, masks and illusions to explore the Victorian fetish for fairground freaks. Not suitable for under 14s.
Phil Cool
The Lancashire-born entertainer performs stand-up and comic impressions of famous characters such as George W Bush, Paul McCartney, Bill Clinton and Bugs Bunny.
The Magnets
A capella and beatboxing from the six-piece vocal group.
Eve Loiseau: Edith Piaf Tribute
Mitch Benn And The Distractions
Spoof songs from the award-winning musical satirist, who over the years has become a TV, radio and festival regular.
The Fureys And Davey Arthur
The traditional Irish band is reunited with Davey Arthur to play its hits.
Like a Virgin
Reform Theatre Company presents Gordon Steel's comedy-drama about two teenage girls obsessed with the pop star Madonna, whilst coming to terms with the reality of women's lives.
John Renbourn & Robin Williamson
The veteran guitarist and founder member of Pentangle unites with the multi-instrumentalist to play folk.
Tony Benn: Talk
The Labour politician talks about his life and the changes in the party.
We'll Meet Again: The Diamond Jubilee Show
Duggie Chapman MBE presents West End star Marilyn Hill Smith alongside Adam Daye in a musical show that recalls the wartime spirit of Britain, with songs and comedy routines from the era.
Cost
£13.10, concs £11.10
Buddy Holly And The Cricketers
A rock'n'roll show including classic hits such as That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue.
Mark Steel Is In Town
The stand-up, columnist and author looks at the history of each town he visits on his tour.
Albert Lee & Hogans Heroes
Country-rock and blues by the veteran guitarist and colleagues.
Miles Jupp: Fibber In The Heat (A Cricket Tale)
The Perrier nominee's tale of his attempt to become a cricket journalist by the ill-thought out and dishonest method of pretending to be one.
An Evening With Gervase Phinn: Talk
The Yorkshire writer talks about his life.
Buddy Greco
Veteran jazz singer and pianist who has worked with Benny Goodman and the Rat Pack.
Amateur Transplants: Adam Kay's Smutty Songs
Risque musical comedy.
Jack Dee: Work In Progress
Grouchy humour as the stand-up tries out new material.
Matt Tiller: Just Du-et & Alfie Moore: I Predict A Riot!
Offbeat musical comedy from Tiller, plus stories and anecdotes about life as a policeman from Moore.
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Culinary-themed humour from the broadcaster and cook.
The Searchers
The 1960s veterans play harmonious pop hits.
Little Howard's Big Show
Live version of the popular children's TV series.
Rich Hall
Topical humour from the Virginia-born deadpan stand-up.
Simon Amstell: Numb
Dry and disdainful humour from the Grandma's House star.
A Right Royal Knees Up
A feel-good, singalong variety show spanning six decades of memories and music.
John Bishop: Work In Progress
Observational humour as the stand-up tries out new material.
Mark Watson: Live 2012
Cost
£16, two-seat box £19
The Carolina Chocolate Drops
Rootsy Americana by the North Carolina-based combo.
When
Oct 10, phone for times
Julian Clary: Position Vacant, Apply Within
Camp humour as the stand-up searches for a husband.
When
Oct 11, phone for times
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