Reception: A New Musical

22 Aug – 6 Sep 2025

  • Tickets
    £16.90 - £115
  • Venue
    The Warehouse in Holbeck (Slung Low)

A story of love gone wrong, love gone right and then love gone wrong again…

It’s the summer of 1985 and a group of Leeds friends are celebrating the end of their university days. But life doesn’t always work out as planned, as events unfold over a graduation ceremony, a funeral, a wedding and, of course, the reception…

You should always keep in touch with your friends… or should you?

Featuring songs from semi-legendary indie band The Wedding Present, this brand new musical will take you back to the sticky dance floors and crimped hair of 1980s Leeds.

Inspired by their 40 year career, including indie classics My Favourite DressKennedy, Brassneck, the band’s debut single Go Out and Get‘ Em Boy and more, presented in stunning new arrangements.

The company is raising additional funds to support the development of a local community cast. You can find out more about their crowd funder here:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-community-cast-of-new-musical-reception

Book tickets

Fri 22 Aug
Sat 23 Aug
Wed 27 Aug
Thu 28 Aug
Fri 29 Aug
Sat 30 Aug
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Ticket Packages:

Experience the buzz at the hottest ‘Reception’ in town, with seats available for less than £20 at every performance.

Includes: Premium cabaret-style seats, a glass of fizz on arrival, souvenir programme and other wedding guest treats.

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  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire
  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group
  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell