Leeds Playhouse

🚨 Just announced 🚨 TAMBO & BONES as part of our Spring/Summer '25 season.

An exhilarating, funny and provocative satire that spans 500 years of history. TAMBO & BONES laughs through our past, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre.

is available for Playhouse Pass, Priority Access, Supporters' Club and Under 30s members from 1pm. General Sale from 2 Oct.

➡ https://bit.ly/3BttQIs

Join us for a 2-hour intensive workshop, introducing some of the practical and theoretical world of . The session will be of use to writers, directors, producers, and anyone interested in how to make a play the best it can be.

3 Oct, 6-8pm
🎟 https://bit.ly/4dgUyl0 (it's free)

🚨 Just announced 🚨

as part of our Spring/Summer '25 season. A powerful new production of Khaled Hosseini's spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner, is a life affirming drama, in which love grows and sustains the human spirit even during the hardest of times.

now available for Playhouse Pass, Priority Access, Supporters' Club, Under 30s members and Schools. General Sale from 01 Oct.

➡ https://bit.ly/47GCkIn

We are looking for a Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager to join the stage management team at Leeds Playhouse to deliver .

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BfztKA

What a night!

We celebrated the opening of in style with friends, family and everyone involved in creating this incredible production.

But if we were giving out awards for who had the best time, there would be a three-way tie for first place.

Our trio of Youth Theatre members, who share the role of Travis, were living their very best lives!

📸 Photographs by Charlie Swinbourne

Reviews are flying in for our ‘superb’, ‘memorable’, ‘stirring’ and ‘powerful’ production of .

There’s still time to book - make sure you don’t miss it!

In Leeds until 28 Sep and then on tour.
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4e9GPOc

We are looking for a Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager to join the stage management team at Leeds Playhouse to deliver , a brand new festive production by Robert Alan Evans.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zqr4Dl

Enjoy these stunning new production images for . Written by Lorraine Hansberry - the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway in 1959 - and directed by Tinuke Craig (Trouble in Butetown; Jitney; Cave; The Color Purple), this groundbreaking play is currently premiering in our Courtyard theatre. Don't miss out!

https://bit.ly/3Tw8eS8

Photography by Ikin Yum.

Many people in our industry have been impacted by the recent rise in far-right extremism, racist violence, anti-immigration attacks and Islamophobia. As a civic building at the heart of the cultural community, we want to offer a space for those affected to feel safe, heard and cared for.

We’re inviting Global Majority people, Muslims and refugees working in the theatre industry to informal, healing get-togethers hosted by our Associate Director Sameena Hussain, where we can share food, talk about our experiences and offer each other support.

Whether you are a creative, front-of-house colleague, a technician or a freelance artist – if you work in the sector, you are welcome.

We look forward to eating, talking and sharing with you.

Info >> https://bit.ly/4dVxBVD

🎵 “100 days to winter” 🎵
It’s 100 days until 25 December and we are SO excited about returning to the Playhouse - what a festive treat!
🎟️ https://shorturl.at/VTfiA

Last few days to join our Youth Theatre 🔔
https://bit.ly/4deC5q0

Know anyone aged 8-21 with a passion for theatre? Bookings are now open until Mon 23 Sep to join our for the Autumn Term.

More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/4deC5q0

We are in LOVE with these production photos.

Are you seeing the show with us next week? Have you read the book?

Photos by Pamela Raith

is now on sale!

When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?

📆12-29 Mar
https://bit.ly/4gbLpga

A co-production with Stratford East in association with Nottingham Playhouse.

Our Asmarina Voices choir are excited to be in the today, as part of The Leeds International Piano Competition, which is taking place at the Leeds City Museum.

They will join the Community Choir Workshop, alongside other local groups inside the beautiful

Wishing everyone a fantastic afternoon on this glorious and sunny Friday!

Listen again to sensational Solomon Israel, who plays Walter Lee in , chatting to Rima Ahmed on her Leeds breakfast show.
You'll find out:
◾️ why this classic play still deeply resonates with audiences
◾️ how much he's loving the laughs and banter in the rehearsal room
◾️ what he thinks of the young actors he's working with
◾️ why you'll 100% cry and laugh and feel all the feelings when you see the show
📻 (scroll to 3hr 17min) https://bit.ly/3z4E5SZ

Did you catch our amazing young company from on BBC Yorkshire's evening news?
The three talented students were interviewed, along with Director Tinuke Craig, about this unmissable new production.
We couldn't be more proud of our Youth Theatre trio!
Watch again >> https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022nk5/look-north-yorkshire-evening-news-05092024

“It is winter in Narnia,” said Mr. Tumnus, “and has been for ever so long…. always winter, but never Christmas.”

It’s kind of feeling that way at the moment with the rain outside – thank goodness we have the ‘spectacular’ The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on the horizon to get us through these winter months!


🎟️ https://shorturl.at/hyYhk
18 Nov 2024 – Sat 25 Jan

Watch our talented young company from on the BBC Yorkshire lunchtime news!
The 3 students - all members of our Youth Theatre - are making headlines as they prepare to take to the stage next week in an incredible new production of this iconic play.

Look North (Yorkshire) - Lunchtime News: 05/09/2024 The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

This week our deerstalkers are on as we try to figure out whodunit, in what room, and with what weapon as part of the rollocking spoof Cluedo 2.

In the meantime, here are some fascinating ‘clues’ about the cast and creatives.

Show continues until this Saturday https://shorturl.at/go5YE

Stage Play

We're excited to announce as part of our Spring/Summer '25 season. In the year George Orwell’s political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Director Amy Leach and Designer Hayley Grindle introduce a fresh interpretation to the stage. 🐷

now available for Playhouse Pass, Priority Access, Supporters' Club, Under 30s members and Schools. General Sale from 10 Sep.

➡ https://bit.ly/3Mwiiqc

All performances will feature Creative Audio Description.