James and the Giant Peach - Carriageworks Theatre - November 2018
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James lives with his Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge, the most mean and horrible Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mysterious old man who gives him a gift … a bag of magical crocodile tongues. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree the most amazing things start to happen – and James sets out on the adventure of a lifetime with the most remarkable group of characters you could ever meet!
Join us as James, the Old Green Grasshopper, Miss Spider, Centipede, Earthworm and Ladybird emerge from the peach and tell the people of New York the tale of their fabulous adventure. “The content is timeless and, thanks to the adaptive genius of David Wood, is now enabling a new generation of children, of all ages, the chance to marvel at the brilliance of the master storyteller via the magic of the theatre.”
Encore Magazine “… an excellent adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic by David Wood … an excellent introduction to live theatre.”
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- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood
- Original Music by Mary McAdam ©2001
How to book tickets for our shows at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds.
Please note that we included the council's Box Office 6% booking fee within the ticket price. What you see is what you pay!
By Phone (0113) 376 0318
The Box Office will charge a fee of £1 for postage if you wish to have your tickets mailed out.
The City Centre Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance begins, or 10am until 6pm when there is no performance. Sundays: 30 minutes prior to performance.
Online via the theatre website
Family Tickets, restricted view seats and special offers are rarely sold online and should be purchased over the phone or in person.
By email
Contact the City Centre Box Office by email on boxoffice@leeds.gov.uk
In person
Go to the City Centre Box Office in Leeds Town Hall, The Headroom, LS1 3AD. (entrance is under the lion nearest the Library/Art Gallery). This Box Office is open to personal callers from 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday.
An event Box Office will be open on the ground floor of Carriageworks Theatre from 1 hour before performance start times for you to collect your tickets.
Please note that we included the council's Box Office 6% booking fee within the ticket price. What you see is what you pay!
By Phone (0113) 376 0318
The Box Office will charge a fee of £1 for postage if you wish to have your tickets mailed out.
The City Centre Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance begins, or 10am until 6pm when there is no performance. Sundays: 30 minutes prior to performance.
Online via the theatre website
Family Tickets, restricted view seats and special offers are rarely sold online and should be purchased over the phone or in person.
By email
Contact the City Centre Box Office by email on boxoffice@leeds.gov.uk
In person
Go to the City Centre Box Office in Leeds Town Hall, The Headroom, LS1 3AD. (entrance is under the lion nearest the Library/Art Gallery). This Box Office is open to personal callers from 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday.
An event Box Office will be open on the ground floor of Carriageworks Theatre from 1 hour before performance start times for you to collect your tickets.
The Demon Headmaster, 21st - 24 March 2018, Carriageworks Theatre (The Studio)
The Demon Headmaster cast members with director, Dan Dainter, in The Studio, (Carriageworks Theatre) March 2018
Goodnight Mister Tom, 15-18 November 2017 Carriageworks Theatre (Main Auditorium)
We would like to thank everyone who supported our production of Goodnight Mister Tom; Our fabulous audiences, our dedicated cast members, friends, family, our talented production team and the Carriageworks Theatre staff who assisted us during the week we were in theatre.
Goodnight Mister Tom cast members with director, Ian Goodison, during the dress rehearsal, 14 Nov 2017, Carriageworks Theatre.
Notices & members information
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MEMBERS - WE NEED YOU on Saturday 18 August ...
at the St Gemma's "Family Fun Day and Classic Car Show", Temple Newsam. Our workshop Leaders, Ian and Tony, are hosting a couple of short (30 minute) drama workshops in the performance area as part of this annual fundraising event for St Gemma's and we need some of our regular workshop attendees to come along and help. The sessions start at 10.30am and 11.30am, but we'll be onsite from around 8.30am setting up our marquee. Volunteers are also needed to come along and help hand out flyers and chat to visitors about Leeds Children's Theatre and promote "James and the Giant Peach". The Fun Day opens to the public 10am-4pm, and we'll be there all day.
Admission is free/by donation to St Gemma's, and of course it's another joint event with Leeds MG and Classic Car Club so it looks like it's going to be a great family day out! |
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Guild Awards Evening 2018 - This will take place at the Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 1 September, with entertainment by the various groups and societies and awards being presented to members throughout the evening. Tickets are usually available in advance from the Box Office.
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Saturday Workshops are due to restart on Saturday 8 September 2018, usual time and place. There will be no Saturday Workshop on 22 September (theatre is hosting another 'all venue' event) |
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13+ Friday Workshops
Our monthly "13+ Workshops" for members started on Friday 16 February 2018, hosted by Tony, Manda and James. The cost is £3 (pay on the day). Although these are usually held on the 3rd Friday every month there are days when the theatre can't offer us a room. Please note the days/dates for the following months ... August - meets on Wednesday 22nd September - meets on Wednesday 26th Friday 19 October 2018 Friday 16 November 2018 Friday 21 December 2018 |
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Many thanks to everyone who turned up to help at Kirkstall Festival this year (14 July). We raised over £100 for the society - huge thanks to our face painters and members who donated books. |
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Cast please make sure you are kept updated about any changes to the rehearsal schedule by ensuring that your contact details are up to date with Janine, Dan and/or Karen. Changes are also posted on our members only (closed/secret) Facebook Group.
The latest (v5) was issued 15 July. |
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THE CHILD FRIENDLY LEEDS AWARDS 2018
Awarded to: Leeds Children's Theatre. Nominated in the Inspiring Creativity Through Arts and Culture category. |
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After the success of our recent CPR Training for members (held on Friday 27 April), we plan to arrange further sessions for members in future. Places will need to be pre-booked as we have a limited number of manikins available. The minimum age will be lowered to 11 years in future (with parental consent). We were awarded a community training kit by the BHF and the intention is to offer a number of these sessions (subject to demand).
Please contact Karen to reserve your place. Thank you. |
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It's Always Great To Hear From Past Members, Especially When They're Letting Us Know About Projects That They're Working On ...
Testimonials from a few of our past members of Leeds Children's Theatre ... read |
Parents, please ask us about how you might help the society ... as chaperones, publicity, craft skills, front of house, scenery, technical skills etc
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"The aim of Leeds Children's Theatre is to produce plays suitable for children, the players to be either children or adults or both, as is necessary for the production".
This was drawn into the constitution in April 1937 and it remains the aim of Leeds Children's Theatre today.
This was drawn into the constitution in April 1937 and it remains the aim of Leeds Children's Theatre today.