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An image reads 'Leeds Heritage Theatres presents Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto' over a beanstalk growing in a forest with a microphone perched atop its stem. There is a bag of coins and a giant's boot in the forest. In the clouds breaking at the top of the image, there is a castle.

Jack and the Beanstalk programme

Welcome to our interactive panto area.

Cast, creatives, shoutouts 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!

Kenny Davies looks at the camera with his arms outstretched and his mouth open.

Shout-outs

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

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The cast and crew of Robin Hood: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto pose together on stage.

Meet the Company

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

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Lucy Keirl holds a sword to Samuel Pope's throat as he kneels on the floor.

Synopsis

Learn more about our panto story, from cow to beans, and all of Jack’s hopes and dreams!

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The cast of Robin Hood panto crowd around Kenny Davies who is kneeling on the floor. They wear traditional panto costumes.

Panto 2025-26

Tickets are on sale for 2025-26 to members from Thu 5 December and everyone from Fri 17 January 2025.

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Uncle fester is singing up to the moon in the sky on stage. The ancestors are are surrounding covered in foliage.

Learning and Engagement

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

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The cast of Dick Whittington (the wedding).

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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Lucy Keirl and Samuel Pope sword fight centre stage.

Panto activities

Rather than sword fighting if you have some spare time, why not do a word search, crossword or colouring?!

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A snow globe of Hyde Park Picture House in the cinema's auditorium

The Picture House

Celebrate Christmas with a festive film at our historic cinema, including the iconic The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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A group of primary schoolchildren in hi-vis pose on stage at City Varieties Music Hall with the auditorium in the background

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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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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An image of the interior of Kirkstall Brewery, their logo showing in front of a set of brewing tanks. Credit: Aaron Cawood

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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The cast of Robin Hood stand together, smiling at the camera with their hands outstretched.
The cast of Robin Hood panto crowd around Kenny Davies who is kneeling on the floor. They wear traditional panto costumes.
Simon Nock dressed as a nurse holds a picture of Simon Cowell and smiles at the camera
Samuel Pope and Lucy Keirl stand stage centre with their arms raised and smile to the camera. The cast play instruments around them.

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Plan your visit

Everything you need to know prior to your visit, including 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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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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