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	Billy Liar 4 September 2010 to 2 October 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	A Guy. Three Girls. One Ring. The ‘50s for Billy Fisher are far from hip. He’s still living at home and doing a dull job at the local undertakers. But Billy has his dreams, and they’re not just of becoming a movie star or winning the pools – he’s invented a whole country. Book Now
	Beautiful Octopus Club Rocks! 7 September 2010: Leeds University Union
	Join the Octopus Crew at Leeds University Union, for a night of rock music, glam costumes, classic rock open mic and plenty of air guitars – this fun and inclusive club night is run by adults with learning disabilities supported by Playhouse staff.
	Dangerous Liaisons 7 September 2010 to 11 September 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Vivaldi’s spine-tingling Four Seasons, played live by the Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra wraps itself around seductive dance in this sexually-charged production. Book Now
	As You Like It 17 September 2010 to 16 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Exiled from Court, Duke Senior and his followers find freedom in the Forest of Arden, whilst his irrepressible daughter Rosalind, finds freedom of a different kind as she pursues love in disguise. Book Now
	Courtyard Comedy Club 2010 19 September 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	Leeds’ best comedy night returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand. Book Now
	Shakespeare Schools Festival 5 October 2010 to 9 October 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	Shakespeare Schools Festival will hold its 10th Anniversary Festival in Leeds. As the UK’s largest youth drama festival, Shakespeare Schools Festival will also be in 80 other cities and towns giving 14,000 young people the chance to experience the genius of Shakespeare through performance. Book Now
	Crash 16 October 2010 to 13 November 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	It’s a reunion of sorts, but you’d never guess they ever had anything in common to see them now. Book Now
	Spend Spend Spend! 19 October 2010 to 23 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	In 1961 Castleford housewife Viv Nicholson won £152,319 on the football pools! This is the musical that premiered in 1998 at West Yorkshire Playhouse, now it’s back in a stylish, classy production by Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) and Sarah Travis, first seen at The Watermill last year. Book Now
	Julian Clary: Lord of the Mince 26 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Having already thrilled audiences at over a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has graciously agreed to extend his Lord of the Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn. Book Now
	Kevin Bridges 27 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Revealing his inner-most thoughts on a variety of topics from his homeland of Scotland to the world beyond in a critically acclaimed debut solo tour Book Now
	Black History in Gospel 28 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Led by Mr Roy Johnston, community gospel choirs across the region come together to celebrate Black History. Book Now
	Force of One: Revival 29 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	It’s been five years since their last spectacular concert at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Back as part of Black History Month, Force of One present Revival, celebrating the very best dance, singing, poetry and drama talents that Leeds community's young people have to offer. Book Now
	Jeremy Hardy 30 October 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Jeremy is perhaps best remembered as a much younger man, but there is nothing he can do about that now. This show will be not so much a one-man show, as an under-staffed cavalcade. Book Now
	Courtyard Comedy Club 2010 31 October 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	Leeds’ best comedy night returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand. Book Now
	Ian McMillan and His Orchestra 3 November 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Words and Music have always complemented each other; in The Ian McMillan Orchestra they share the same space, drive the same train, inhabit the same tent. And it's a big tent. Let's listen in at the flap: ah yes; words and music... Book Now
	Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 4 November 2010: Quarry Theatre
	Audience suggestions help to create a show on the spot, as the all-singing, all-dancing cast improvise with unpredictable and frequently hilarious results. Book Now
	Chris Addison 5 November 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	Due to popular demand Mr. Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is pleased to announce an autumn tour extension of his brand new critically acclaimed show. Book Now
	Upfront: Comedy Winterfest 6 November 2010: Quarry Theatre
	A huge welcome back to Leeds for Upfront Comedy Club - 'the most enterprising black comedy promotors in the country' The Guardian. Award winning stand-up and actor Felix Dexter joins Richard Blackwood for the event, hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie John Simmit and featuring newcomer Ola. Book Now
	A Christmas Carol 20 November 2010 to 15 January 2011: Quarry Theatre
	Bah! Humbug! It’s Christmas Eve and the meanest and most cold-hearted man in London, Ebenezer Scrooge has no time for merriment or mistletoe. Can the spirits convince Scrooge to change his ways in time for Christmas Day? Book Now
	Aladdin 3 December 2010 to 15 January 2011: Courtyard Theatre
	How to tell the story of the lamp? You need a hero, a baddie and a heroine. An idle boy who has nothing at all, and a beautiful girl who has everything. Writer Mike Kenny and director Gail McIntyre have created the perfect antidote to panto in this story for children aged 4 and above. Book Now
	Courtyard Comedy Club 2010 12 December 2010: Courtyard Theatre
	Leeds’ best comedy night returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand. Book Now
	Courtyard Comedy Club 16 January 2011: Courtyard Theatre
	Leeds’ best comedy night returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand. Book Now
	Phoenix Dance Theatre: Reflected 26 January 2011 to 29 January 2011: Quarry Theatre
	As it turns 30, Phoenix Dance Theatre kick off a year of celebrations in its home city with the premiere of its new tour Reflected, and the first performances at West Yorkshire Playhouse under Artistic Director Sharon Watson. Book Now
	Yerma 5 March 2011 to 26 March 2011: Courtyard Theatre
	Faced with the reality of a life spent childless with a man she does not desire, Yerma commits the ultimate act of rebellion. Book Now