Alison Larkin is a best-selling novelist and comedian bringing her show Grief: A Comedy fresh from Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe and Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour on a UK tour, following a sell-out run in the US.

Alison found true love for the first time in her 50s with an Indian climate scientist who had also immigrated to the US. Then he died. Then something wildly unexpected happened. Instead of wanting to hide under the bed and never come out, Alison found herself wanting to live and love more fully than ever before. When Archbishop Desmond Tutu found out about it, he insisted she write this show – with music by Emmy Award-winning composer Gary Schreiner.

Grief: A Comedy

Leeds Heritage Theatres

British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK for their farewell tour. Over a career spanning 20 years, YMAS have some amazing career highs including two No.1 albums, world tours, streams that topped over a billion worldwide and faces that have graced the covers of multiple magazines across the globe. These shows mark a celebratory end to their reign as one of the UK's much-loved rock bands.

You Me At Six: The Final Nights Of Six

O2 Academy Leeds

When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?

Animal Farm

Leeds Playhouse

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Leeds Grand Theatre!

The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide, and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Leeds Grand Theatre

Please note that all tickets will be on collection, at the venue, on the evening of the show.

Shabaz Ali: I Am Rich You Are Poor

**Event: The Magic Flute by Opera North**

**Dates:** 27 September 2024 - 29 March 2025

**Venues:**
- Leeds Grand Theatre
- Newcastle Theatre Royal
- The Lowry, Salford Quays
- Theatre Royal, Nottingham
- Hull New Theatre

**Overview:**
Opera North presents a captivating production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's timeless opera, "The Magic Flute." This enchanting performance, directed by James Brining and featuring a colorful design by Colin Richmond alongside imaginative video by Douglas O’Connell, invites audiences into a world where the lines between day and night blur in the quest for love and truth.

**Synopsis:**
Join Prince Tamino in his adventurous quest to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the clutches of Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun. With the help of Papageno, the bird-catcher, and a magical flute, they navigate a world filled with trials, discovering that things are not always as they seem. Mozart's masterpiece combines heart-melting arias, dazzling vocal fireworks, and a story celebrating the reconciling power of music and imagination.

**Cast & Creative Highlights:**
- Pamina: Claire Lees / Soraya Mafi
- Tamino: Egor Zhuravskii / Trystan Llŷr Griffiths
- Queen of the Night: Anna Dennis
- Sarastro: Msimelelo Mbali / Justin Hopkins
- Papageno: Emyr Wyn Jones
- Papagena: Pasquale Orchard
- Conductors: Christoph Koncz, Oliver Rundell, Patrick Lange, Emilia Hoving

**Accessibility:**
The production offers BSL interpreted and audio-described performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all audience members.

**Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval.

**Language:** Sung in English with English subtitles.

**Ticket Information:**
Prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase. Season Ticket Packages and discounts for under 30s and opera newcomers are available. Booking fees may apply.

**Special Notes:**
- Priority booking and specific performance dates for audio-described and signed performances are available.
- Become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive benefits.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit Opera North's official website. Join us for a magical journey through Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and experience the power of music and imagination like never before.

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The Magic Flute

Hull New Theatre

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

The Quays

Opera North presents a thrilling new production of Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," set to captivate audiences from 1 February to 28 March 2025. This tempestuous music drama, directed by Annabel Arden and designed by Joanna Parker, embarks on a journey through Wagner's musical universe, starting with the bracing horn calls and culminating in the resplendent moments of transfiguration.

The story unfolds at sea and on land, intertwining the fate of a cursed ship's captain, doomed to wander the ocean until Judgement Day, with that of a woman dreaming of escape from a world devoid of vision and compassion. Obsessed with the legend of the Flying Dutchman, whose soul can only be redeemed by love, the narrative explores whether Senta and the Dutchman will find salvation or catastrophe in each other.

Featuring a cast led by Robert Hayward as the Dutchman and Sinéad Campbell Wallace as Senta, the opera is sung in German with English subtitles, ensuring an accessible and immersive experience. The production boasts a running time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and will tour prestigious venues including Leeds Grand Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal, The Lowry in Salford Quays, Theatre Royal Nottingham, and Hull New Theatre.

Tickets are available from £16, with digital and printed programs offered to enhance the audience's experience. Opera North also provides various discounts and membership options, including under 30s memberships and new to opera discounts, alongside the opportunity to become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive events.

Don't miss this opportunity to be swept away by "The Flying Dutchman," a cornerstone of Wagner's oeuvre and a testament to Opera North's commitment to delivering extraordinary operatic experiences.

The Flying Dutchman

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years in 2024!

The Gruffalo

Leeds Beckett University

If life is a journey, Zoe’s has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren’t the only parasites she has to worry about). Navigating the road to happiness can be exhausting and baffling; Zoe’s begun to think that even Wim Hof would prefer to be tucked up with a nice hot water bottle every now and then.

Zoe Lyons: Werewolf

Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall

Presented by award-winning vocalist and world-class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band, The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

Featuring the classic, much-loved hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern-day crooners such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr.

The Story of Swing

Orbital, the Sevenoaks-born brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, have crafted a vast catalogue of ambitious yet accessible electronic music, informed by a wide range of genres such as ambient, electro, punk, and film scores.

Orbital

West End And Friend returns to Yeadon Town Hall for 2025 with a line of of West End singers, and local artists, all to raise money for NSPCC

West End And Friends 2025

Yeadon Town Hall Theatre

The Muslims Are Coming … so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!

Acts:

Tez Ilyas (Mock The Week BBC, Comedy Central)
Adam Coumas (BBC, NATYs Runner Up)
Prince Abdi (Comedy Central, ITV)
Aatif Nawaz (BBC 3, Radio 4)

If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for belly laughs that are big enough to burn off an entire Biryani!

It’s a comedy night with a whole heap of halal-hilarity to celebrate Ramadan &amp; Eid. The Muslims Are Coming brings you a memorable line up of both established and new comedy talent from across the globe.

We also pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so grab your tickets and head down for a relaxed and entertaining night!

The Muslims Are Coming is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.

LuvEntertainment comedy tours host memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

Our events are the perfect place to come for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues.

Note Booking Terms &amp; Conditions: LuvEntertainment.co.uk/terms-conditions/

The Muslims Are Coming - Leeds

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Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations.

Sweet & Sour - The ultimate tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo

There is something not quite right about the house Coraline and her parents have moved into. The roof leaks, the wallpaper is peeling off the walls, the new neighbours are a little eccentric and her parents are so busy they hardly notice her at all.

Coraline – A Musical

Wild Boys are widely recognised as the best LIVE 80s band in the UK today. They have appeared alongside iconic acts such as The Human League, Erasure, ABC, Michael Bolton, Go West, Kajagoogoo and many more.

The Wildboys | 80's PARTAYYYYY!

Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same.

Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction (whose Number One single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the British charts), it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signalled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own. Notably, The Songs of Robert Burns (2003) is a timeless interpretation, showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard and gained her an MBE for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts.

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