Count Arthur Strong takes on one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then presents his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol.
‘Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville’
Evening Standard
‘At every turn, his performance gives us something to marvel at’
Guardian
World-famous hypnotist Andrew Newton returns to The Varieties with his hilarious one-man show.
★★★★★
‘A totally great night out!’
Sydney Morning Herald
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra sell out venues across the UK and Ireland with her critically acclaimed show Be Well, registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with a brand-new show Cosmic Empath.
The empath strikes back!
For those with a serious drag addiction, it's the annual Glamour Pussy NYE Party, featuring all your favourite Queens and Divas!
Star of Britain’s Got Talent, Barbara Nice is back by popular demand with her annual festive shindig complete with raffle, tombola and mince pies. Join her in a bumper bundle selection box of seasonal fun with all the trimmings!
This will make the perfect 'festive do' in the company of lovable Barbara, Mother of Five who believes in bargains and getting the most out of life. Ergonomically correct, she doesn't drive and travels the country by National Express coach. Her husband knows nothing of her burgeoning comedy career – he thinks she's either at Bingo or dog sitting!
After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian’ Aurie Styla returns to Leeds for an exclusive show ahead of his NYC debut.
Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in The Aurator!
As seen on ‘Deep Fake Neighbour Wars’ (ITVX), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Life’s A Pitch (Sky)’, ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), ‘Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny’ (C4) and many more.
Every night it's a raucous, improvised, made-to-order murder with
Would you Adam and Eve it?! After the success of our 1940s themed ‘Cardi Arms Knees Up’ and our 1990s ‘School Assembly’ we’re bringing you a Victorian Christmas not to be missed! The Cardigan Arms is one of Leeds’ premier heritage pubs dating back to 1893.
The night will be hosted by our Maître de, played by Jude Kershaw. She doesn’t suffer fools; her pub, her rules!
Joanne is very rich but all alone on Christmas Eve. She hates Christmas with a passion and explains at length what is wrong with it. She eventually nods off and awakes to find a woman in her flat - she has no idea how the woman got in, who she is, or what she wants. On the other hand, the woman does seem to know a great deal about Joanne, her family and her somewhat murky past.
This bittersweet comedy brings a modern twist to the Scrooge experience, and is guaranteed to make the audience both laugh and cry.
Age 14+
Includes strong language
Theatre of Presents Christmas Varietease featuring delicious cabaret and momentous burlesque cast from an international all star line up guaranteed to delight and mystify you all.
Performances from
Mrs No Overall
Scarlett Von Siren
Velma Vogue
Dara Decollette
Remy Brandee
Kiki Lovechild
Dress code: Dress to express
(No full nudity allowed)
Dancing after the show til 12.00am.