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Yorkshire Fringe Festival launches to celebrate the region’s creative talent
Shannaz Posted On June 30, 2026


A vibrant new addition to the UK’s theatre calendar is set to launch in Yorkshire this  summer, bringing together performers, writers, producers and audiences from across the region and beyond. The inaugural Yorkshire Fringe Festival will take place from 11–19 […]


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Review: Brassed Off at Leeds Playhouse
Shannaz Posted On June 24, 2026


“…big-hearted and musically accomplished…” Brassed Off by Mark Herman adapted by Paul Allen, Leeds Playhouse By Sean Sable When I was a kid, my older sister was something of a piano prodigy. She could play by ear at six, and […]


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Four talented young actors are tuning up at Leeds Playhouse for a major new staging of Brassed Off
Shannaz Posted On June 18, 2026


Meet the quartet of West Yorkshire primary and secondary school students cast in an off-the-scale new staging of Brassed Off at Leeds Playhouse, which is set to raise the roof of the epic Quarry Theatre from 18 June – 11 July. All four are […]


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Leeds Playhouse – the world’s first Theatre of Sanctuary – presents innovative new play The Table as part of Refugee Week 2026
Shannaz Posted On June 17, 2026


As the world’s first Theatre of Sanctuary, Leeds Playhouse is proud to present The Table, an innovative new play by Scotsman Fringe First and Amnesty International Award-winning playwright Aisha Zia, directed by Leeds-based community theatre company Mafwa Theatre. The production will run in the Playhouse’s […]


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Performers from across the city confirmed for Leeds Playhouse’s annual festival of community creativity
Shannaz Posted On June 17, 2026


Hundreds of talented performers from across the city – including school students, older people and people with learning disabilities – will be singing, dancing, acting, telling jokes and reciting poetry at Leeds Playhouse from 26 June–11 July as part of Open Season. Open Season is the […]


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Leeds Playhouse announces the cast for the revival of August Wilson’s Fences opening this Autumn 2026
Shannaz Posted On June 16, 2026


Leeds Playhouse has announced the principal cast and creatives as part of its first show of Autumn/Winter 2026 – a brand-new production of August Wilson’s Fences. Working with pioneering theatre company Headlong and directed by award-winning Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch), the principal cast will include Ray Fearon (Othello, RSC; Fleabag, BBC; Coronation […]


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A first look at rehearsals for Amy Leach’s dynamic new production of Brassed Off
Shannaz Posted On June 4, 2026


Exciting new behind-the-scenes images capture the outstanding cast and creative team of Brassed Off as they bring this beloved British story to life in rehearsal for Leeds Playhouse’s major new production, directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Award-winning Amy Leach and adapted for the stage […]


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Windrush by Song returns to Leeds Playhouse in powerful reimagined production
Shannaz Posted On June 4, 2026


Windrush by Song returns to Leeds Playhouse this month in a newly reimagined production that deepens its emotional impact, expands its storytelling, and brings fresh creative energy to the stage – including a performance on 22 June, Windrush Day, marking a nationally […]


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Leeds Playhouse invites young actors to audition for the children’s ensemble – and the key role of Cindy Lou Who – in The Grinch
Shannaz Posted On May 26, 2026


Leeds Playhouse is looking for Whos – and it could be you! It has launched an open casting call, inviting young actors to submit a video self-tape for the children’s ensemble – including the lead role of Cindy Lou Who […]


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Blind, visually impaired and sighted dancers use innovative wearable tech to create a powerful new production
Shannaz Posted On May 22, 2026


Fireflies at Dawn, created by Leeds-based Unbound Dance Theatre, comes to the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 24-25 June. A powerful new dance theatre performance exploring connection, vulnerability and the freedom of movement is coming to Leeds Playhouse next month. Created […]


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Award-winning comedy-drama about young Muslim men comes to Leeds Playhouse next month
Shannaz Posted On May 15, 2026


Leeds audiences are invited to join Jihad, Rashid and Asif at Chunkyz Shisha Lounge – a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. The laid-back lounge is the setting for Blue Mist, an award-winning, […]


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Talented Learning Disabled cast return to Leeds Playhouse with a hilarious new show
Shannaz Posted On May 14, 2026


Welcome to SMILE! School of Comedy and Performing Arts where the students have mastered the art of the prat fall, know how to skid on a banana skin and are renowned for their custard pie flinging. The latest production from Leeds-based Bright Sparks Theatre, […]


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Full cast announced for Leeds Playhouse’s major new staging of Brassed Off
Shannaz Posted On May 14, 2026


Leeds Playhouse announces the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leach. Marking the 30th anniversary of Mark Herman’s iconic 1996 film, the production brings together an exceptional company of stage and […]


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Leeds Playhouse announces Artistic Director Tom Wright’s first season of productions for Autumn 2026 – Summer 2027
Shannaz Posted On May 4, 2026


Leeds Playhouse announces Tom Wright’s inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre. Tom Wright, Artistic Director of Leeds Playhouse, said: “My first season begins with a […]


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Perfect Show for Rachel – and for you – comes to Leeds Playhouse
Shannaz Posted On April 28, 2026


Fast-paced, joyous show comes to the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 28 May – 6 June. Funny, heart-warming and triumphant – Perfect Show for Rachel is set to give Leeds audiences the perfect night out. Meet the O’Mahony sisters. Flo is […]


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