James and the Giant Peach - Carriageworks Theatre - November 2018

James lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet! 
“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.”
​The Stage
Bookings are not yet open, but you can contact us to pre-register your interest and we will email you details as they become available.  Local schools (LS postcodes) & children's groups please do let us know, especially if you're planning to bring a large group (50+) & are interested in a coach inclusive deal.

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 & members information
Our Saturday Workshop that was due to take place on 9 June is now cancelled due to the Leeds Triathlon taking place over that weekend, and they have informed us that they do not have a rooms available for us to use w/c 4 June 2018.
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 current schedule is v3, issued 18 May 2018 ​
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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.
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. 
Our new monthly "13+ Workshops" for members started on Friday 16 February 2018, hosted by Tony, Manda and James.  Future dates this season: Fri 18 May, Fri 15 June, Fri 20 July.  The cost is £3 (pay on the day). Members interested in coming along to future "13+ Workshops" should contact one of the hosts (or a member of the Leeds Children's Theatre committee) to make sure they are sent details of future dates etc. Thank you. 
Leeds Children's Theatre AGM 2017 was held on 15 September, and details of elected Officers and Committee Members are available on the website here.  Details of membership fees for the 2017/18 season can be found online here. 
News blog Leeds Civic Arts Guild Awards 2017 -
​Our congratulations to the nominees and the winners this season.
News blog has the details and pictures of our members receiving their awards. 
How to book tickets for our shows 
​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. ​
​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 
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Parents, please ask us about how you might help the society ... as chaperones, publicity, craft skills, front of house, scenery, technical skills etc
"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.