Leeds Children's Theatre is delighted to announce their next production
Johnny and the Dead ... the second of the Johnny Maxwell trilogy by Terry Pratchett, ​adapted by Stephen Briggs
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Post-life citizens
Breath challenged
Vertically disadvantaged
(buried, not short)

​Johnny Maxwell's new friends do not appreciate the term "ghosts," but they are, well, dead. 
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The town council wants to sell the cemetery, and its inhabitants aren't about to take that lying down! Johnny is the only one who can see them, and and the previously alive need his help to save their home and their history. Johnny didn't mean to become the voice for the lifeless, but if he doesn't speak up, who will? 
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In Johnny Maxwell’s second adventure, Carnegie Medalist Terry Pratchett explores the bonds between the living and the dead and proves that it's never too late to have the time of your life -- even if it is your afterlife!
PRICES:
​Standard Price: £14.50
Concession: £12.50
Under 16s: £10.50
Family Ticket: £46.00
10% Early Bird Discount off the above rates before 1st October.

*School groups incl children's clubs/organisations:
£8 per ticket, with 1x FOC for teacher/supervisor for every 10 purchased. Contact us direct, or ask the Box Office for details. 
(*excluded from other discounts/offers)
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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 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, groups and other 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 at the Carriageworks Theatre from 1 hour before performance start times for you to collect your tickets. ​
Leeds Children's Theatre's most recent productions at the Carriageworks Theatre include ...
Hansel and Gretel  27 - 30 March 2019, Carriageworks Theatre (Main Auditorium)
Dramatised by Madge Miller, based on the folk story recorded by the Brothers Grimm
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to see the show, and to the many members and parents who continue to support Leeds Children's Theatre. This classic folk tale is rarely staged as a play these days. 
PictureThe Director, cast and crew of Leeds Children's Theatre's production of "HANSEL AND GRETEL", Carriageworks Theatre, March 2019
Our charity bucket collection during this production of Hansel and Gretel was in aid of Coram Beanstalk.  Beanstalk is a national literacy charity that recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading. Beanstalk's vision is a nation of confident children who can read and grow up to lead successful lives. 
Thank you to everyone who made a donation - the total raised was £71.23

James and the Giant Peach, 7-10 November 2018, Carriageworks Theatre (main auditorium)

We would like to thank everyone who supported our production of ​James and the Giant Peach; our terrific audiences, our dedicated and hard working cast, members, friends, family, our talented production team and the Carriageworks Theatre staff who assisted us during the week we were in theatre. Performances were almost at full capacity all week which helped to create an exciting atmosphere in the theatre for everyone!
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Leeds Children's Theatre production of "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood , with original music by Mary McAdam ©2001
Leeds Children's Theatre were collecting on behalf of  the "Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity" charity during their  performances of James and the Giant Peach. 
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection, which has raised £157.70
​Ronald Dahl children's nurses provide care and support to seriously ill children and their families who are living with a variety of serious, rare and undiagnosed conditions. Based in hospitals across the UK, they are specialists in their fields.  

The Demon Headmaster,​ 21st - 24 March 2018,  ​Carriageworks Theatre (The Studio)

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The Demon Headmaster cast members with director, Dan Dainter, in The Studio, (Carriageworks Theatre) March 2018
The bucket collection, during performances of The Demon Headmaster for Martin House Children's Hospice, raised £153.75 for the charity.
​Thank you to our collectors, everyone who donated. 
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. 
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Goodnight Mister Tom cast members with director, Ian Goodison, during the dress rehearsal, 14 Nov 2017, Carriageworks Theatre.
​Notices & member's information
​Saturday Workshop: updated 8/6/19
Saturday Workshops finish for the summer on 20 July, and will recommence in September (date TBC).
Friday Workshop for Members aged 13plus
Usually held on the 3rd Friday every month 
Remaining dates for 2019 season ... 21 June, 19 July (there are days when the theatre can't offer us a room, so please check first). August dates yet TBA.
Rehearsals for Johnny and the Dead have started, and all cast members should have received their schedule covering rehearsals up until the summer break (v3 issued 13 May 2019) Info also available in the above Leeds Children's Theatre online calendar.
Hundreds of children were in Leeds City Museum today (Father's Day 16 June), attending Dadstastic 2019, but we managed to catch a quiet moment to snap special guests Mrs Sylvia Liberty, Peter Pan, Wendy, Mr Wolf, Mr Toad, Red Riding Hood, Alderman Thomas Bowler. A big thank you to our Leeds Children's Theatre actors and helpers for giving their time today to this family friendly event.
Leeds Children's Theatre will be at the Kirkstall Festival on Saturday 13 July. Please do drop-by and see us. You can chat to members about our activities, workshops and productions. 
​Parents, please ask us about how you might help the society ... as chaperones, publicity, craft skills, front of house, scenery, technical skills etc
​Testimonials from a few of our past members of Leeds Children's Theatre ... read.  It's Always Great To Hear From Past Members, Especially When They're Letting Us Know About Projects That They're Working On. 
We also have an alumni group on Facebook to share news and help past members keep in touch. ​
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Leeds Children's Theatre were nominated again this year, at the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2019, in the Inspiring Creativity Through Arts and Culture category.
"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.