The auditorium is still excellent and I hope the work has made it easier for staff and performers. Inspired by modern TV hits such as Stranger Things, this is an adventure story about technology, standing up for what you believe in and always expecting the unexpected. Helpful.
Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience. Singalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Following sessions will take place at the Playhouse. The Playhouse you know today was born directly out of Leeds Playhouse – a repertory theatre which started its Portakabin existence in what was always meant to be a temporary home under Artistic Director Bill Hays, with John Harrison taking over in 1972.
Stay safe. 926862, England & Wales, Terms & Conditions of Booking Privacy Notice Sitemap, Lighting, Sound & Technical Stage Management. We are keeping active on social media and through regular emails, signposting digital streaming of our co-produced work, such as Night of the Living Dead: Remix broadcast through imitating the dog and Barber Shop Chronicles, a co-production with Fuel and the National Theatre, being streamed to thousands of viewers by National Theatre at Home from Thursday 17 May for a week. Sessions supported by Child Friendly Leeds are free but must be booked in advance. When a local boy goes missing, a group of extraordinarily ordinary teenagers are drawn into an adventure that is as exciting as it is unexpected. We support local artists, engage with communities across West Yorkshire, and tell incredible stories. The committee sought to address the absence of a professional producing theatre within West Yorkshire. General office hours are Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Audio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. We are delighted to announce that next month we will be retur. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage. Keep scrolling. By … Theatre returns to Leeds Playhouse stage Live theatre returns to Leeds next month with a series of events celebrating the power of the human voice. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required. This has helped us to reduce our outgoings to secure the future of the Playhouse. Impact of Regional Producing Theatres. The events of 2020 mean trusted, local journalism is more reliant than ever on your support.
The first performance at Leeds Playhouse was held on 16 September 1970 with Sir Tony Robinson (who went on to play Baldrick in the TV series Blackadder) starring as Simon in Alan Plater’s play Simon Says, and directed by Artistic Director Bill Hays. Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP. In December 1970, HRH Prince Charles attended a Royal Gala performance of Oh Glorious Jubilee by Clifford Hanley. General office hours are Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. In March 1964, the Arts Council was informed by Doreen Newlyn of a new committee of 13 people who were “beginning a campaign for promoting a professional civic theatre in Leeds”.