The Carriageworks
It showcases the best new national and regional performances with a dynamic programme of theatre, dance, comedy and film.
At the same time it provides support to young and emerging theatre makers, offering them a key platform to develop their work.
The Carriageworks also gives opportunities for members of the local community to take part in a variety of high quality arts activities, and is home to the Leeds Civic Arts Guild.
This is an umbrella group of performing societies offering the opportunity for local people to experience making theatre in a fully-functioning professional venue.
There are two performance spaces.
The Main Auditorium is a proscenium arch theatre with a capacity of 350, and caters for larger-scale productions.
Upstairs@thecarriageworks is an intimate and flexible studio space with a maximum capacity of 65, and hosts an innovative selection of fresh and exciting new work.
The Carriageworks runs a youth theatre.
Aimed at young people aged 10 - 16, The Theatre Academy is led by the nationally renowned Theatre company.
The course runs from September - July and including participation in 3 major productions.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to presenting high quality work for children, young people and families, taking positive steps to make the venue more attractive and accessible for these gr
- Programme a diverse and varied range of performance and related activities that embraces the best of professional, emerging and participatory arts.
- Concessions & Discounts:
Concessions are generally available for Leeds Card holders, NUS card holders, the unwaged, under 16s and OAPs at the advertised concessionary ticket price.
Please contact The Carriageworks for discounts on group bookings, school trips and visits requiring accompanying carers or social workers: Contact details below
LeedsCard:
To subscribe to the LeedsCard scheme to receive a number of discounts across the City, including Sports Centres, Museums and galleries, selected bars, restaurants and shops please call (0113) 224 3636 or download an application form at LeedsCard
- Opening Times:
- City Centre Box Office
You can book tickets for performances or events at The Carriageworks through the following options:
By Phone:
Please call our helpful Box Office staff, see contact details below.
On Line:
Please see our link above. Please note that concessionary tickets are not posted and you will need to bring proof of concession to Box Office for collection.
In Person:
Tickets can be bought in person from the City Centre Box Office, which is situated in The Carriageworks at Ground Floor Level.
All major credit and debit cards welcome. Please have your cards handy when booking tickets.
Our Box Office is open: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm except show days, when open until 15 mins after the start of the performance. Sundays open 30 mins prior to start of performance.
"Third time in two weeks really loving this season at the carriageworks." Regular Visitor 2009
"What a wonderful and worthwhile experience you provided for my two wee little princesses."
Parent after participating in A Night Less Ordinary scheme
"Your hospitality warmed us to the core, so a grand time was had by all."
Visiting company 2009
- Capacity: 350
- Ownership: Local Authority
- Speciality: Various
- Presentation: Various
- Online Booking: Yes
- Licensed Bar: Yes
- Restaurant: No
- Rehearsal Facilities: Yes
- Clubs / Workshops: Yes
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Parking
A variety of street parking and secure car park options are available nearby with the nearest facilities including:
St John's shopping centre car park, long stay
Located off Merrion Street on the Leeds City Loop the St John's Centre car park is an NCP facility open 24 hours.
For more information and prices please visit St John's centre
The Light car park, long stay
The Light Car Park is open 24hrs located via Dudley Way, off Great George Street on the Leeds City Loop.
For more information and prices please visit The Light
For further information on parking see Where to park in Leeds
Rail links
Leeds City Train Station is a ten minute walk from the Electric Press Development and Millennium Square.
For more information please visit Train Travel
Bus links
A number of bus routes pass through the city centre.
For bus services and timetable information please contact West Yorkshire Metro: 0113 245 7676 or visit the website for West Yorkshire travel information: Metro