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Building on the roaring success of past hits including Jack and the Beanstalk, Red Riding Hood, and Dick Whittington, Leeds’ ‘Grade A panto’ (Yorkshire Times) is back to light up the festive season at the world-famous City Varieties Music Hall.
This isn’t your average Christmas pantomime – this is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime! This year we’re bringing you Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto by Peter Rowe.
Imagine the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud audience participation, hilariously cheesy jokes, and a high-energy jukebox bursting with iconic rock anthems and chart-smashing hits. And the best part? Every note is performed live on stage by a showstopping cast of multi-talented actor-musicians. It’s a festive extravaganza like no other!
‘…the pinnacle of panto’
Culture Vulture
‘…a joyous Christmas treat – full of charm, humour, and musical sparkle’
British Theatre Guide
‘It wouldn’t be Christmas without this rock ‘n’ roll ritual!’
Always Time For Theatre
*Press quotes from past and present pantos
In partnership with Kirkstall Brewery and Northern Bloc
Event information
Running Time: Performances may last up to 2hrs 30mins (including a 20-minute interval)
Age Guidance: We do not recommend our pantomime for under 4s, but if you do want to bring younger children, we recommend ear defenders, and you will be required to purchase a ticket for any child aged 1+
Dramatic panto warning: Our Rock ’n’ Roll Panto contains loud music, smoke effects, flashing lights and possibly a few squirts too, plus loud bangs from the explosive action on-stage (we did warn you about the corny gags!). From experience, we don’t recommend our panto for children under four years old, but if you want to bring younger children, we recommend ear defenders, and you will be required to purchase a ticket for any child aged one upwards.
Subject to availability: Boxes to seat two may be purchased from £26pp by calling 0113 243 0808
Group bookings and concessions available. Please contact Box Office for full details
Schools performances: please note that large groups of young children will be present in the audience
Prices include a £2.50 booking fee. Where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will also be payable
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