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Leyburn Arts Centre

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Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo -- Love And Death
A fresh biography of Michelangelo, who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. This film explores his relationship with his contemporaries and his immense artistic practice that included painting, sculpture and architecture. The documentary coincides with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London.
Billy Elliot the Musical

Billy Elliot the Musical

18 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever. This is a Live Streamed Production
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Gaelforce Folk Rock Band

Gaelforce Folk Rock Band

15 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Gaelforce are a Celtic Folk Rock music band from Yorkshire playing a mixture of rocked up traditional folk songs, self penned songs/tunes in the trad style & jigs n reels We are Chris Dyson fiddle, vocal ex Mike Hardings Band, Roisin Ban. Geoff Taylor electric guitars ex Duncan McFarlane Band Sammy Dowgill bass, vocal Jim Brierley drums, vocal Craig McIntosh highland bagpipes Pipe Major with the Los Angeles Pipe Band USA The band have recorded & released the album `Equinox` which has been distributed through distrokid & is available on most digital platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music & Apple Music. & at gigs. On Jan 6th2023 Gaelforce played at the Great British Folk Festival at Butlins in Skegness & won by public vote the competition on the introducing stage. It was a greast moment playing to a couple of thousand festival people & we were then invited to play on the centre stage on the Saturday which was fantastic playing again to a couple of thousand people. In 2023 played at Gate of Southwell Folk festival in Nottinghamshire, Stainsby Folk fest, Otley Folk fest + more Some comments from GBFF Just seen gaelforce at Butlins. Awesome.Zoe-Anne Wadey great set today at Centre Stage Butlins. I am no really into folk but you converted me just a bitKaren Woodcock "CONGRATULATIONS to GAELFORCE, a very deserving winning act on the INTRODUCING STAGE at the GREAT BRITISH FOLK FESTIVAL 2023, going on to play main stage to a capacity, thoroughly entertained audience the following day" - Stephen, Solid Entertainments Festival Director. https://www.facebook.com/GaelforceCelticRock/ Contact [email protected]
MacBeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise, the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?
Evening With Snake Davis

Evening With Snake Davis

9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Snake Davis is one of the most in-demand rock soul and jazz sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfields Change, M-Peoples Search For A Hero and Moving On Up Klingandes Jubel and Take That A Million Love Songs. He has played and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown to Tina Turner to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winehouse. As a session player to the stars he plays arenas and stadiums, but his greatest love is to play intimate venues as himself, his own music choice. Playing the saxophone family as well as flutes, whistles and the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the Shakuhachi, and vocals, it is his total passion and commitment to every note that draws people in. www.snakedavis.rocks A virtuoso saxophonistDAILY TELEGRAPH Snake Davis has one of the most passionate sax styles and simple bluesy approaches a-la-Sanborn heard in these isles for a while TIME OUT Snake is a joy to work alongside. His musical skills have no limit, in fact he is as free as a bird DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics)
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
Liffy Live!

Liffy Live!

19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

Not to be missed! Liffy are Elizabeth, a classically and show-trained vocalist and guitarist and Neil who has more than 40 years' experience on keyboards, Liffy performs a wide range of songs including: Adele, Elton John, Kate Bush, ABBA, Dolly Parton, Sinead O'Connor alongside show stoppers and many more. See our you tube videps to watch some of last year's performance at The Leyburn Arts and Community Centre and Elizabeth on guitar during a rehearsal. This performance is to raise funds for Leyburn Arts and Community Centre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWl h7BBFD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dI71xrV5qk&t=74s
Evening With Paul Sowden

Evening With Paul Sowden

6 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Come along and enjoy a great Singalong with our very own Paul Sowden! Not to be missed Paul has been entertaining folks throughout Wensleydale for over 16 years, with his ability to turn his hand to Country - a real passion of his - rock and roll and pop. He is a member of the popular country band called Dixon County in which he plays keyboard, guitar and harmonica whilst also providing backing vocals. For the past 8 years he has been the accompanist for the excellent Dales Community Pop Choir. From September through to April he can be heard singing as a tenor in the East Witton Male Voice Choir
Quiz Night With Supper!

Quiz Night With Supper!

13 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

Leyburn Arts and Community Centre will be hosting a quiz night on the evening of saturday 13 September - 7pm for a 7.30pm start. There will be a supper (vegetarians will be catered for) included in the ticket price of 10 . hot and cold drinks can be purchased during the evening from our cafe/bar. Bookings for teams of 6 - or for individuals to link up with others - can be made either via the link on our website or by ringing 01969 624510
Edwina Hayes

Edwina Hayes

21 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Edwina's beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has played everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to The Royal Albert Hall
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby! There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments. With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!
An Evening with Craig and Willoughby

An Evening with Craig and Willoughby

18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Cathryn Craig has sung with Chet Atkins, Shel Silverstein, The Righteous Brothers and Jorma Kaukonen. Her great-grandfather Jacob Sowder was recorded by Cecil Sharp and featured in his book English Folk Songs From The Southern Appalachians. Brian Willoughby is best known for his virtuoso performances on electric and acoustic guitar, with progressive folk/rock band Strawbs and also with Mary Hopkin, Joe Brown, Roger Whittaker, Bridget St. John, Jim Diamond and Monty Python. Both Cathryn and Brian have accompanied and recorded with Nanci Griffith. www.craigandwilloughby.com
Anne Boleyn's Mother by Gleowit Productions
This one woman play features another woman's voice that has remained unheard! Wednesday 13th October 1537 another ordinary day except a new queen, Jane, has given birth to a son - an achievement beyond compare in Henry VIIIs court. Elizabeth, Countess of Wiltshire keenly feeling the loss of her son George and her daughter Anne, previous queen of England, struggles to find cause for celebration even though she fully understands the treachery that is within the English court. On the path to greatness her losses have been heavy, were they worth it? She is Anne Boleyn's mother and grandmother to the future Queen Elizabeth I

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