Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY.

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.

Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.

Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.

But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.

Dear Evan Hansen

THE OLIVIER, TONY AND GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL

‘THE MUSICAL OF ITS GENERATION, FOR ALL GENERATIONS’

BBC Radio 2

Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why…

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Adam Kay: Undoctored

The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show to Leeds, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

This is Going to Hurt was a literary sensation, selling three million copies and becoming a multi-BAFTA-winning BBC series. 

Undoctored follows on from This is Going to Hurt, leaving audiences laughing and crying with Adam’s unique tales of life on and off the wards.

It also contains the ‘degloving’ story because people ask for refunds if they don’t hear it.

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…

Elkie Brooks: Long Farewell Tour

Having started her career in music in 1960,  a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks is embarking on her Long Farewell Tour. The show is a celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award-winning career in music performing some of her biggest hits, including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You Think It’s Over), Don’t Cry Out Loud plus Blues, Rock, Jazz & material from her eagerly anticipated new album. Elkie will be joined by her incredible band.

Storytelling Sessions for Children

Join Leeds Playhouse's storytelling sessions on the last Saturday of the month. We’ll be exploring lots of exciting stories taking little people on big adventures with magical characters and tonnes of fun along the way.

Led by a professional storyteller, the sessions will take place in our Brooke Room on Level 2 and cost £5, suitable for children aged 3-7.

April - Jack and the Beanstalk
May - Venturing into the forest
June - The Mystery of the Story Suitcase (build-a-story)

Boardgames Night at Archive

Get the gang together or come down on your own. Ann from Cards or Die will be there to teach and recommend games and get people playing together. 

Cards or Die has a collection of over 500 games and we always bring a massive selection along so there is something for all ages, interests and moods from modern classics to retro favourites. So whether you are a massive board games fun or you just want a fun evening - I've got the perfect game for you.