Heydays
Wednesdays (Spring Term 2025: w/c 19 January – 6 April 2026 (no sessions on 18 & 25 February)
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VenueLeeds Playhouse
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Time10.30am - 3pm
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Age guidance55+
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PricingVarying memberships for 10 week term
Heydays is the largest and longest-running arts programme for older people in UK theatre.
With opportunities to try everything from drama to dance to play reading and creative writing, supported by a team of professional artists, Heydays is a vibrant, creative community where skills are developed, and stories are shared.
Check out the brand-new programme for the Spring 2026 term below. We will continue to bring people together for friendly, creative activities led by us and partners from across the city, with new memberships and an updated range of activities available.
To attend the morning drop-ins and to access any of the afternoon sessions you will need to buy a Heydays Creative Social membership. This membership is included in the Heydays Theatre Group membership.
To purchase your Heydays Creative Social or Heydays Theatre Group membership for the Spring term, call our friendly Box Office team on 0113 213 7700 or email info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.
Morning
A relaxed weekly drop-in centred around a cup of tea, biscuits and gentle creative activities. You can chat, join peer-led groups (such as play reading or visual arts), take part in light creative tasks, or simply spend time with others.
To attend the creative social you will need to buy a Heydays Creative Social Membership. This also gives you access to an afternoon drop-in activity (for an additional weekly fee), café and theatre ticket offers.
To purchase your Heydays Creative Social membership for the Spring term, call our friendly Box Office team on 0113 213 7700 or email info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.
Afternoon
This activity will be delivered by one of our partner organisations or independent artists.
Payment will be made directly to artists on the day.
£5 per session, pay as you go
This activity will be delivered by one of our partner organisations or independent artists.
Payment will be made directly to artists on the day.
£5 per session, pay as you go
For one term only, there will be an additional third drop-in activity which is totally free. Join students from Leeds Conservatoire to develop skills in songwriting and express yourself through lyrics and/or music.
Free, drop-in
We’re launching our new and evolved weekly theatre group for older people – a lively, welcoming space to build confidence, be playful and discover new skills. You’ll work with a professional Theatre Director on drama, storytelling and performance activities, all leading towards a performance created by the group and supported by our in-house technical team.
Whether you’re completely new to theatre or have years of experience, this group is designed to be supportive, fun and full of creative energy.
Members of the Heydays Theatre Group will also be able to attend the morning Creative Socials as part of their membership.
£95 per term
A small number of bursaries will be available, email connect@leedsplayhouse.org.uk for details.
To purchase your Heydays Theatre Group membership for the Spring term, call our friendly Box Office team on 0113 213 7700 or email info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.
