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Are YOU ready to perform at the Playhouse?

20 Nov 2025

We're launching an open callout for Open Season 2026 - our exciting annual community festival.

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Actors with learning disabilities return for more stories of magic and mischief

13 Nov 2025

A company of Leeds actors with learning disabilities who wowed audiences last year with their fantastical adventures are returning to our Barber Studi...

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First Bus hops on board with Leeds Playhouse to bring communities together

4 Nov 2025

First Bus and Leeds Playhouse are proud to announce a new partnership highlighting their shared commitment to creating meaningful connections across c...

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INTERVIEW: renowned political comedian Mark Thomas and playwright Ed Edwards talk freedom, revolution and messy love

3 Nov 2025

Ordinary Decent Criminal, which comes to the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 12-13 November, is a criminally good new play by multi award-wi...

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Exhibition and post-show gig celebrates female reggae pioneers

15 Oct 2025

Award-winning reggae star, DJ and actor Sutara Gayle (aka Lorna Gee) is ready to raise the roof in our Courtyard Theatre on 18-19 November with The Le...

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WORLD PREMIERE: Bradford playwright Asif Khan brings beloved Planet Omar books to life in a vibrant new family theatre production

14 Oct 2025

New stage production from Leeds Playhouse, Unicorn Theatre and Birmingham Rep

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