A group of children sit in blue theatre seats, engaged in an activity. A young girl in the foreground, wearing a pink shirt, excitedly raises her hand. Other children, some also raising their hands, are seated around her, looking towards the front. In the background, a smiling adult male, possibly a teacher or facilitator, watches. The theatre has blue seats and an orange and blue interior design.

A summer full of wonder at Lawrence Batley Theatre

2025 June 27

From big outdoor dance parties to colourful jungle adventures, we’ve lined up a summer of family fun right here in Huddersfield.

For kids who love getting creative, watching live shows, or just dancing in the sunshine, there’s something happening at ours to make the school holidays a little more magical for everyone.

What’s On

Event

Date

Courtyard Live

Every Friday and Saturday in July

The Elmer Adventure

Fri 18 – Sun 20 July

Robyn Hood

Sat 27 July

Summer Sessions

Tue 29, Wed 30 & Thu 31 July

Dinky Disco - Festival Style!

Fri 8 August

 

Our Courtyard turns festival ground with Dinky Disco – Festival Style!

Forget muddy fields, this summer we’re bringing all the festival feels right to our courtyard!

Our Dinky Disco is back and bigger than ever, with live DJs, face painting, parachute play, interactive performances, and bubbles galore.

Expect everything from house and trance to garage and pop (with no baby shark in sight), and plenty of room to move and groove. A high-energy outdoor party for all the family – just bring your best dance moves.

A young girl in a floral skirt and blue cardigan joyfully reaches for bubbles in the air, her face painted with a colourful design. Another child in a pink Minnie Mouse dress watches, surrounded by festival-goers.
A lively outdoor festival scene with a crowd gathered around a large, multicoloured parachute filled with beach balls. A performer dressed in black, wearing a purple lei, raises their arms in excitement while facing the crowd. String lights and a red van are visible in the background.

Got little ones ready to experience theatre? Join us for The Elmer Adventure!

Can you spot a patchwork trunk in the jungle trees?

Get ready to explore a world of colour, kindness and creativity as The Elmer Adventure comes to Huddersfield from Fri 18 – Sun 20 July!

Based on the beloved books by David McKee, this charming stage adaptation brings everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry.

This 60-minute show is a joyful introduction to live theatre for your little ones — and a heart-warming treat for grown-ups too!

Showtimes:
Fri 18 July – 1.30pm & 4pm
Sat 19 & Sun 20 July – 11am & 2pm

A cheerful illustration of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, celebrating his 35th birthday. Elmer is depicted with his iconic bright patchwork design, standing against a blue background with jungle foliage and playful typography.
A large, colourful patchwork elephant puppet takes centre stage, operated by hidden puppeteers. A performer kneels in front of it, holding its trunk as part of the performance.
A performer playfully acts like a lion, with a yellow fuzzy scarf draped over his head and shoulders to resemble a mane. He raises his hands in a mock roar.
Two performers engage with puppets on stage in a vibrant jungle-themed set. One performer uses a fishing rod-like prop to hold up a blue bird puppet, while another, in a wheelchair, holds a brightly coloured patchwork elephant toy.
A cheerful performer kneels on stage, smiling widely with one hand holding a cluster of grey pom-poms above her head like elephant ears. She wears a multicoloured patchwork waistcoat over a blue shirt, set in a vibrant jungle-themed stage.

Robyn Hood: A great twist on a classic tale

A new heroine is in town – and she’s ready to stand up for what’s right.

Meet Robyn, a young girl from the big city who builds her own slice of Sherwood in a patch of green space. But when developers threaten her den, Robyn channels the spirit of her legendary namesake in this bold, musical reimagining.

With original live music, interactive storytelling, and integrated audio description, Robyn Hood is a fun and thoughtful family show about friendship, courage, and fighting for the things you care about.

A promotional poster for 'Robyn Hood,' presented by Fidget Theatre. The image features a performer with curly brown hair wearing blue overalls and a bright blue t-shirt, standing confidently in front of a stylised illustrated forest background. They hold a wooden bow aloft in one hand and a handmade cardboard sign reading 'Robyn Hood' in the other. Their facial expression is determined and playful.
A young woman with curly hair, wearing blue dungarees and a bright blue t-shirt, raises her fist in the air with a determined expression. Beside her, a stern-looking man in medieval-style armour and a black tunic glares ahead. The background features a set designed with green foliage, a wheel, and rustic elements.
A performer dressed in a rugged, medieval-style outfit plays a wooden acoustic guitar while simultaneously blowing into a harmonica. The background is decorated with greenery, tree branches, and a nest-like structure, creating a woodland setting
Three actors perform together on stage. The woman in blue dungarees smiles brightly, while another actor plays an acoustic guitar, and a third, dressed in earthy tones, strums a mandolin and sings expressively. The set is lush with green leaves, wooden structures, and scattered props, resembling a whimsical outdoor scene.

Looking for something that’s fun, creative and something a little different? Our Summer Sessions are back!

Our one-day Summer Sessions drama workshops are perfect for young people aged 6–17 who want to get hands-on with some theatre magic.

Each day includes a behind-the-scenes tour, a chance to meet our technical team, and the opportunity to create and perform a short show on our main stage! It’s fun, supportive, and brilliant for young minds bursting with creativity.

Dates by age group:
Tue 29 July – Ages 12–17
Wed 30 July – Ages 9–11
Thu 31 July – Ages 6–8

A young girl with light skin, wearing pink glasses and a light pink t-shirt, sits in a theatre with blue seats. She is looking up with an excited expression, her mouth open and her hand raised in a gesture. Behind her, a young boy with curly hair and darker skin sits in a similar blue seat, rubbing one of his eyes with his finger. The background is slightly blurred, showing additional rows of blue theatre seats.
A group of young people engaged in a theatre rehearsal in a spacious, well-lit room. Three individuals in the foreground, dressed in hoodies and beanies, are holding scripts and conversing intently. One of them, a young woman with glasses in a grey hoodie, faces a young man wearing a green beanie, while another person in a maroon beanie listens. In the background, a facilitator or director in a two-toned jumper observes with hands clasped, while other participants are engaged in activities.
A young girl with light skin, wearing pink glasses and a light pink t-shirt, sits in a theatre with blue seats. She is looking up with an excited expression, her mouth open and her hand raised in a gesture. Behind her, a young boy with curly hair and darker skin sits in a similar blue seat, rubbing one of his eyes with his finger. The background is slightly blurred, showing additional rows of blue theatre seats.

So, what’s your family’s summer looking like?

Whether you’ve got toddlers who love a colourful story, older kids bursting with energy, or a teen looking for something different – there’s something happening at ours that’s bound to hit the spot.

We’d love to welcome you through our doors (and out into our Courtyard!). We’ll see you at ours this summer!

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