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The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth

9 – 12 Apr 2025

The combined theatrical forces of Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Silly History Boys bring you a hilarious hour of fun, excitement and high-octane adventure. Featuring storytelling, clowning, live music and more. 

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Rude Science

10 Apr 2025

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.

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Youth Theatre: Play in a Week

8 Apr 2025

Whether you've participated in Youth Theatre before or you're brand new to Leeds Playhouse come along to Play In a Week, a week-long course for ages 8-13 that will culminate in a performance.

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Scratch Night

4 Apr 2025

Scratch is back! Join us for an evening of new work by local artists testing out new pieces and looking to share and receive feedback.

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Youth Theatre Takeover: Sunny Bank Mills

29 Mar 2025

This year, the Senior Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre will takeover Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley with a site-specific performance inspired by the historical surroundings.  

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Playhouse production
Animal Farm

12 – 29 Mar 2025

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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.

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Storytelling

28 Sep 2024 – 29 Mar 2025

Monthly storytelling sessions for those 3+

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Coram Shakespeare Schools’ Festival

25 – 26 Mar 2025

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Leeds Playhouse!

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Youth Theatre: Animal Farm Response Piece

24 Mar 2025

Our The Big Give – Arts for Impact week will culminate in a performance from our Youth Theatre, presenting their unique response to Animal Farm. It's free, and we’d love for you to join us!

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Mid Life

21 – 22 Mar 2025

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Vivid, rebellious and joyful - Mid Life is a frank, comedic exposé of menopausal Mid Life. Join us as we laugh, roar and disco dance our way through our midlife!

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Driftwood

18 – 19 Mar 2025

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An inspiring story about hope, love and belonging. From the company that produced hit shows Peak Stuff and How Not To Drown.

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Persephone: A Tale of the Seasons

18 – 19 Mar 2025

Join Persephone and her animal friends as they guide you and your babies through the changes in nature, collecting things on their way…

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  • 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