Aladdin programme: City Varieties Music Hall: Leeds Heritage Theatres

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Cast, creatives, shout-outs and more…

Hello! Welcome to our online Panto programme. Here you can request a shout-out, find out more about our wonderfully talented cast and crew, and listen to this year’s soundtrack to get you in the Rock ‘n’ Roll mood – amongst other fun things. Oh, yes you can!

Panto Dame Simon Nock in a big yellow and pink dress doing jazz hands next to Harry F Brown in a yellow striped waist coat and blue trousers looking shocked with his hands in the air.

Shout-outs

Let Dame Tallulah help make your visit even more memorable with a shout-out or a ‘happy birthday’.

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The full cast of Aladdin: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto smile, cheer and pose together on-stage, in front of a green building backdrop.

Meet the Company

Meet the hugely talented actor-musicians and creatives who bring our incredible panto to life.

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Panto villain Fleshcreep played by Kenny Davies conjuring a spell at Lucy Ireland as Jill as Harry F Brown as Jack is on his knees behind them. The rest of the cast are playing instruments at the back of the stage.

Synopsis

Learn more about our panto story – as Aladdin and the Genie take you on a magical, musical tour of Leeds!

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Panto cast reacting to the Golden Goose held by Guy Freeman as Billy producing a golden egg. On stage are Jill, Billy, the Dame, the Squire and Jack with Fairy Aubergine watching on in the background.

Panto 2026-27

Can’t get enough of panto? Tickets are on sale soon for members and for everyone from Mon 12 January 2026.

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Lucy Ireland as Jilly and Harry F Brown as Jack in satin wedding wear singing into hand held microphones with their right arms in the air. Simon Nock as the panto Dame in cow print is behind them holding a saxophone. The rest of the cast are playing their instruments at the back of the stage.

Learning and Engagement

Every year over 10,000 young people take part in workshops to youth theatre.

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The Giant's Wife dressed in an orange dress stood next to five other Panto actors in iridescent silver and gold outfits and big hair. Harry F Brown as Jack is stood to the far right.

Panto traditions

Read about the history of panto (which dates back to at least the 1940s), at our iconic music hall.

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Panto cow Bessy on stage with panto Dame played by Simon Nock upside down on stage next to him with his underskirt covering his head and his legs in the air. Harry F Brown as Jack is looking at the cow.

Panto activities

If you’re wishing to get a bit crafty or creative, why not do a word search, crossword or colouring?

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Panto Dame Simon Nock in a big navy and gold dress sat on the knee of Dan Carter-Hope as the panto Squire. The cast as the band can be seen at the back of the stage.

Visual storybook

To accompany the Relaxed performance in January, we have created a storybook to help with your visit.

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Wintertime

Explore our exciting seasonal programme, from cosy classics to stunning spectacle – and get into the spirit with our Christmas cards, merch and gift vouchers!

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People gathered in the Friends' Circle Bar at City Varieties in suits and dresses at a formal event.

Venue hire

There is nowhere quite like a Leeds Heritage Theatres venue to bring an additional wow factor and unique background to your event – or even wedding.

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Our sponsors: Northern Bloc

We would like to thank Northern Bloc for their year-round support of our pantomime and three venues.

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Our sponsors: Kirkstall Brewery

We would also like to thank Kirkstall Brewery for their ongoing support of our three venues and Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime.

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Watch and listen

Listen to this year’s rockin’ Panto playlist to get in the groove ahead of the show – or why not take a look at our exclusive behind-the-scenes content?

Meet the cast and see the magic that brings Aladdin to the stage!

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Simon Nock sings into a microphone as he wags his finger at Kenny Davies, who is sat at a small round table. The band plays behind them.

Kenny Davies sings dramatically into a microphone as he looks upwards. Next to him, Lucy Wells reaches upwards as if in a trance

Harry F Brown and Max Bower play guitars as Tom Benjamin plays a keyboard behind them

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Plan your visit

Everything you need to know prior to your visit, including refreshments, Access information, how to find us, parking, public transport and FAQs.

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City Varieties audience from the back of the Stalls

FAQs

Head to our FAQs page for more information about our venues, opening times, shows, recruitment, Learning and Engagement and so much more.

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City Varieties auditorium seats in the close up

Support us

To help us achieve our vision of advancing the arts in Leeds and inspiring the next generation to keep telling our stories, we rely on your generosity.

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Image of Deborah-Frances White from Leeds international Festival of Ideas being interviewed in the City Varieties Circle with the stage in the background.

Venue hire

Combining beautiful heritage features with 21st-century tech and facilities, our venues bring an additional wow factor to your guests or audience.

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Wintertime

By donating to our Wintertime fund, you are supporting Leeds Heritage Theatres to preserve Leeds’ cultural heartbeat whilst championing the creative voices of today and tomorrow. Your donation will support our work with young people, widen access to our spaces for more people than ever before and help us continue to improve and maintain our heritage buildings.

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