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1001 Stories Front of House Takeover

25 Apr – 6 May 2023

Over two weeks, a variety of activity will take place across Leeds Playhouse’s front of house spaces with lots of ways that you can get involved for free.

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Steel Pan Stories

4 May 2023

A creative insight into the story of renowned steel pan pioneer St Clair Leroy Augustine Morris and the history of the steel pan itself through the musical sounds of calypso, and soca narratives.

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Am I Invisible Yet?

3 May 2023

Dunstan Bruce, ex-frontman with chart-topping band Chumbawamba, performs his new one-hour play; a rollercoaster of despair, anger, love and ultimately hope.

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Moving with Joy

2 May 2023

An evening of professional and community led dance curated by renowned choreographer Tamara McLorg and original member of Phoenix Dance Theatre, David Hamilton.

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Dave Johns, I Filum Star / I Stand Up

29 Apr 2023

Dave Johns, star of Ken Loach’s multi-award-winning film I, Daniel Blake, brings his incredibly funny and heartwarming story to Leeds Playhouse.

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In Conversation with Ken Loach

26 Apr 2023

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from British film director Ken Loach as he sits down with collaborator Dave Johns for one night only.

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Cormorants

25 Apr 2023

Combining striking imagery and poetic language, Cormorants tells the story of our relationship with nature, and each other in a world premiere solo performance by award-winning Hong Kong cultural leader Augustine Mok Chiu Yu.

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Open Iftar 2023

11 Apr 2023

We’re opening our doors for our second annual Open Iftar. Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are fasting or not.

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Students and teachers
Playhouse production
Lord of the Flies

18 Mar – 8 Apr 2023

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William Golding's menacing 20th century classic is brought to life in a must-see modern staging.

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Communities
Playhouse production
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Sharing our Harehills

25 Mar 2023

Remas, a curious young person, two roving reporters and a mysterious taximan take us on a journey through the sights and sounds of Harehills to discover what makes it so…

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Hello Stranger

24 Mar 2023

Enjoy an evening of conversation about the landscape of UK performance design, with a panel Q&A of exhibited artists. Not just for designers, this social get together is for everyone.

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The Feminist Killjoy Handbook – Book Launch

13 Mar 2023

Join us for the launch of Sara Ahmed‘s new book, The Feminist Killjoy Handbook - an ‘in conversation’ event, with the opportunity to buy the book and get it signed by the author.

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  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council

  • Leeds City Council

  • LTB Foundation

  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group

  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell