Current opportunities

We offer lots of opportunities and events as part of our Furnace programme to help locally-rooted artists develop their career and projects.

The best way to find out about the current crop of opportunities and events for artists at the Playhouse, and to get exclusive previews of what’s coming up, is to sign up to our Furnace newsletter.

You will find free workshops below and on our What’s on pages.

Jobs and paid opportunities on our Vacancies page.

And regular updates about exciting opportunities and events right here.

 

For artists
Playhouse production
Climate Storytelling for the Theatre: A Workshop for Playwrights

7 May 2026

Developing ideas and making connections as part of the Climate Playwriting Prize.

For artists
Playhouse production
First Steps in Creative Producing

14 May 2026

An introductory masterclass in creative producing for theatre makers, writers, directors, actors and dancers.

Current opportunities

  • 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