About this Event
The night
Friday 13 November, from 7.30pm, at Manahatta, Leeds, for people in their early thirties to mid forties. Every woman is given a padlock and every man a key. The game is simple: find the one that fits, and meet a lot of people trying.
How it works
Check in with the host when you arrive and get a drink. There's no script to follow: the host gets people talking, and the rest is up to you. It's bigger and looser than speed dating, with no bell telling you to move on, so you can spend longer with the people you like. Swap numbers with anyone you click with.
Who comes
Single people in their early thirties to mid forties from Leeds and nearby. Most come on their own, so you won't be the only one, and our host makes sure nobody is left standing in a corner.
The venue
The night is at Manahatta, Leeds, in an area kept for us for the evening. Nearest station: Leeds Station.
What a guest said
“The host was amazing and so understanding of my nerves and encouraged me to get to it with the padlock and keys! 10 out of 10.” — a guest at a singles party in Leeds, August 2026.
Before you book
Tickets are sold separately for men and women so the numbers stay even, and there are no tickets on the door. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start: once the night begins, latecomers may not be able to join.
Good to know
- Early thirties to mid forties
- Starts 7.30pm; doors open 30 minutes before
- Nearest station: Leeds Station
Questions and answers
Will there be equal numbers of men and women?
Most of the time it is equal or nearly so. That is why tickets are sold separately for men and women, and why there are no tickets on the door.
I'm going on my own. Is that OK?
Most people do. Our host looks after you from the door, so nobody is left standing in a corner.
I'm just outside the age range. Can I come?
Most people are within the range shown, and a year or so either side is fine. People usually want to meet others of a similar age, so a night for a much younger or older crowd is unlikely to end in matches.
Can a friend take my place?
Yes, as long as they are the same gender as you. Ask them to tell the host they are coming in your place.
Can I book for friends?
Yes: choose a men's or women's ticket for each person, so the numbers stay even. We'll email you afterwards for their names and details.
What happens after I book?
We'll email you to confirm your details, and those of anyone you've booked for, and set up an Original Dating account for each of you. Please reply: the account is how you see your matches after the night.
Can I get a refund?
Tickets can't be cancelled, changed or refunded, so please check the date and time before you book.
Prefer to book direct? This night on our own website: www.originaldating.com/events/t/c/l/d/t/10383
Event venue & nearby stays
Manahatta Greek Street, 29 East Parade, Leeds, United Kingdom
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