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Workhouse Stories (Puppet Show)

Join us as Leeds based performer, Belinda May, performs her much acclaimed puppet show 'Workhouse Stories'.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Based on the lives of people who lived and worked in Leeds Union Workhouse, Workhouse Stories is a puppet show suitable for all ages. Come and discover the stories of blind boat builder Thomas Bateman, the ghost of Asenath Batley and the perils of paperwork with John King, former Clerk to the Board of Guardians.

There will be two 45 minute performances on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-booking not required however places will be limited on the day.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Please ask at The Hub or Visitor Reception Building for more information.

What to bring and wear

Performances are based indoors

Accessibility

Indoor performance based on the ground floor and accessible via wheelchair.

Contact info

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on
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at
10:30 to 16:00
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on
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at
10:45 to 12:30
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on
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at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time

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on
26 Sep to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:45 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times