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When Insurevue disbanded in 1973, it seemed that the end was in sight for amateur dramatics within the insurance industry in Leeds. However, a team of enthusiasts, led by the likes of Alan Smith, Noel Meer, Bob Sutherland and Barrie Ward decided to keep the tradition alive. They moulded a group of insurance workers, largely inexperienced, into a performing company and on 14th January 1974 their dr
05/09/2024
✨ LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE ✨
Want to advertise in our programme or sponsor a page? Our programme will be seen by our audience at Huddersfield Town Hall who are from across Yorkshire and beyond! SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE for full and half page adverts from £10 and single page sponsorships from £5. Please email with [email protected] by Wednesday 11th September for more information!
04/09/2024
✨ CALLING ALL THEATRE LOVERS ✨
Our cast are reuniting from all over Yorkshire and beyond to prepare for our spectacular concert celebration at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 28th September! We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been working on!
Get your tickets today to join us for a fabulous night to remember!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
02/09/2024
✨LET’S GO ON WITH THE SHOW!✨
Our full call rehearsal yesterday was a BLAST! It was amazing to see our cast members from every decade of LIDOS - from our debut show ‘Lady, Be Good!’ in 1974 to our latest production ‘School of Rock’ in 2024 - coming together for this special concert! 🎶
Join us on 28th September at Huddersfield Town Hall, for a celebration of 50 years of theatre! You can expect your musical favourites, panto laughs and so much more!
Don’t miss out - get your tickets today!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
01/09/2024
✨ PLACE YOUR BIDS! ✨
LIDOS is thrilled to announce the launch of our silent auction featuring some extraordinary items: a quilt and separate set of pillows that celebrate 50 years of our beloved shows, crafted by the immensely talented Jill Spence!
These masterpieces showcase a selection of shows from each decade, stitched with one-of-a-kind precision! Jill, a cherished member of the LIDOS family, has poured her heart into every detail, making creations that are as much a work of art as they are a treasure trove of memories!
Imagine owning these unique pieces of LIDOS history! Whether you're a longtime supporter, a theatre enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of handcrafted art, this quilt and pillow set are sure to bring joy and warmth to your home. The quilt and pillow set are being auctioned separately.
The silent auction is now LIVE and will close at 8.15pm on Saturday 28th September at our 50th anniversary concert. Don't miss your chance to bid!
Let the bidding begin!
Bids: https://www.lidos.co.uk/silentauction
31/08/2024
🎉 4 WEEKS TO GO 🎉
Just 4 weeks until LIDOS' spectacular celebration concert at Huddersfield Town Hall! Join us on Saturday, September 28th, for a night filled with your musical favourites, side-splitting panto laughs, and so much more! Relive 50 years of theatre magic with us - get your tickets now!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
29/08/2024
✨ THERE IS NOTHIN’ LIKE A DAME! ✨
A few of our pantomime dames have been getting together to cook up some hilarious special moments at our spectacular concert celebration at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 28th September! You don’t want to miss this!
Get your tickets today to join us for a fabulous night to remember!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
28/08/2024
✨ ADVERTISE WITH US ✨
Want to advertise in our programme or sponsor a page? Our programme will be seen by our audience at Huddersfield Town Hall who are from across Yorkshire and beyond! Spaces are available for full and half page adverts from £10 and single page sponsorships from £5. Please email with [email protected] by Wednesday 11th September for more information!
27/08/2024
✨ ENCORE! ✨
Can you believe that LIDOS has put on over 140 shows in the last 50 years! A truly fabulous mix of musicals, plays, pantos and cabarets! We can’t wait to celebrate all your favourites and all of those that are yet to come at our celebration concert at Huddersfield Town Hall! Get ready for a night to remember!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
26/08/2024
⭐️ YOU’VE GOT MAIL ⭐️
Encore! cast members - please check your inboxes - we’ve sent lots of important information your way!
We can’t wait to be back in the rehearsal room this week!
Tickets for the show are available here:
https://bit.ly/lidos50
✨ CURTAIN UP! LIGHT THE LIGHTS! ✨
Get ready for a night of theatrical magic on Saturday 28th September, with show-stopping musical numbers, panto laughs, and so much more! Our cast of over 120 members from over the years just can’t wait for you to join them for a night of celebration at Huddersfield Town Hall!
Get your tickets now – this is an evening you won't want to miss!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
23/08/2024
✨ TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ✨
LIDOS members through the years are joining together to bring you a celebration of all things theatre at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 28th September at 7pm! The show will incorporate all your musical theatre favourites, panto laughs and so much more… you don’t want to miss out on this night to remember!
Tickets are available now!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
21/08/2024
✨ PRODUCTION TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! ✨
Could you be part of our fabulous Sister Act production team?! We're seeking applications from Directors, Musical Directors and Stage Managers for our June 2025 production of Sister Act. Send your application to [email protected] by Wednesday 28th of August 2024!
14/08/2024
✨ IT’S A CELEBRATION! ✨
Our cast are reuniting from all over Yorkshire and beyond to prepare for our spectacular concert celebration at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 28th September! We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been working on!
Get your tickets today to join us for a fabulous night to remember!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
10/08/2024
✨ PRINCIPAL CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨
We are delighted to announce our principal cast for our January 2025 pantomime - 'Robin Hood'!
We're excited to share our full cast list soon so keep your eyes on our socials and TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW - https://bit.ly/CWXRobinHood
09/08/2024
The Leeds CAN Award nominations are in, and LIDOS are thrilled to have 25 nominations across several categories!
The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday 7th of September 2024!
Congratulations, and good luck to all nominees! 🎉
04/08/2024
🏅THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS🏅
A fantastic day was had at our Annual LIDOS Sports Day at Roundhay Park! 🎉 Huge congratulations again to our champions Millie Clay, Andrew Clay, and Scott Pennwood for taking the top spots! 🏆 And a special shoutout to little Aeryn, our most committed competitor, who raced in every event! 🏅
04/08/2024
⭐️ YOU’VE GOT MAIL ⭐️
Encore! cast members - please check your inboxes - we’ve sent lots of important information your way!
We can’t wait to be back in the rehearsal room this week!
Tickets for the show are available here:
https://bit.ly/lidos50
03/08/2024
🎉 50K FOR 50 YEARS 🎉
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our 50K for 50 years Yorkshire Three Peaks fundraiser! 🙌
You smashed it and raised a whopping ⭐️ £1635! ⭐️
Your incredible support means the world to LIDOS, especially in these times, and we can't thank you enough! ❤️
For a peek at our walkers’ epic journey across Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, check out the link below!
https://gofund.me/76133350
31/07/2024
✨TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ✨
LIDOS are delighted to bring you a spectacular concert at Huddersfield Town Hall to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. 🌟
A cast made up of over 100 members from the past 50 years will be performing lots of well-known musical favourites alongside an incredible orchestra in this fabulous celebration of all things theatre! There may also be a few hilarious surprises in store! 🎭🎶
This is set to be an unforgettable night - get your tickets now!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/lidos50
10/07/2024
✨ PANTO AUDITION SIGN-UP DEADLINE @ MIDNIGHT ✨
Don’t forget that today is your last day to submit your audition sign-up form on our website! Please submit your form by midnight tonight!
Here you will also find all the audition materials that you will need, as well as information about the audition process!
https://www.lidos.co.uk/robin-hood-audition
09/07/2024
✨ SIGN UP NOW ✨
It was great to see so many smiling faces at our get together tonight! You can sign up now to audition for our pantomime Robin Hood! Come and join us!
There are lots of fun roles available!
Find out more via the link below!
https://www.lidos.co.uk/robin-hood-audition
Remember the deadline to sign up is TOMORROW (Wednesday 10th July) at midnight!
09/07/2024
✨ TONIGHT ✨
To find out all about ‘Robin Hood’, auditions and to meet the Production Team come on down to our ‘get together’ TONIGHT at the Carriageworks Theatre at 6pm!
Audition dates - 14th,16th, 17th July 2024
Show dates – 17th- 25th January 2025
Find out more and sign up to audition using the link below before midnight tomorrow night!
https://www.lidos.co.uk/robin-hood-audition
08/07/2024
✨ TOMORROW ✨
Don’t forget about our ‘get together’ at the Carriageworks Theatre at 6pm tomorrow night! It’s your chance to find out all about ‘Robin Hood’ and meet the Production Team!
Find out more and sign up to audition using the link below!
https://www.lidos.co.uk/robin-hood-audition
Audition dates - 14th,16th, 17th July 2024
Show dates – 17th-25th January 2025
🎉 50K FOR 50 YEARS 🎉
They did it! Our team of eager fundraisers completed the YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS 🗻💪🏽
After 11 hours 30 minutes, a few dodgy knees and a lot of mental barriers to push through, the team successfully finished the challenge they set out to do to raise money for our wonderful society!
Our walkers completed 46,000 steps, 2,153m of elevation, 40km distance and burned 4,688 calories in the process! They were VERY grateful to support team Rachel, Paul and Becky who were on hand to provide supplies and essential support along the way!
Thank you so much to our walkers for completing the ultimate challenge, the support team and to all of our members and supporters who have donated so far! There is still time to donate - every donation makes a big difference!
https://gofund.me/76133350
05/07/2024
🎉 50K FOR 50 YEARS! 🎉
TOMMORROW our amazing members will take on the YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS! 🙌
Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary and support our wonderful society by donating whatever you can. Every donation helps to make a big difference! ❤️
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-lidos-in-their-50k-for-50-years-challenge
03/07/2024
🎯 EXCITING NEWS 🎯
You can now officially sign up to audition for our fabulous pantomime, Robin Hood!
If you’ve already registered your interest then check your emails - we’ve sent you lots of important info about our upcoming auditions!
Go to https://www.lidos.co.uk/robin-hood-audition to find out more about auditions and to sign up!
We can’t wait to see you at our get together on Tuesday 9th July at 6pm at the Carriageworks Theatre!
30/06/2024
✨ PANTO IS BACK ✨
LIDOS are busy getting ready for our return to pantoland in January 2024 – oh yes we are! Come and join us!
To find out more about the show and meet the Production Team come on down to our ‘get together’ at the Carriageworks Theatre at 6pm on Tuesday 9th July!
Audition dates - 14th,16th, 17th July 2024
Show dates – 17th- 25th January 2025
Register your interest using the link below:
https://www.lidos.co.uk/robinhood
29/06/2024
🎉 50K FOR 50 YEARS! 🎉
In just one week, our amazing members will tackle the YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS! They've been training hard over the last couple of months but next week it's the real thing! ⛰️🙌
Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary and support our wonderful society by donating whatever you can. Every penny counts! ❤️
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-lidos-in-their-50k-for-50-years-challenge
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