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Award-winning comedy-drama about friendship, ambition and media narratives around young Muslim men comes to the Playhouse

19 May 2026

★ ★ ★ ★ “The comedy zings and complex ideas are presented with verve” THE GUARDIAN

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Blind, visually impaired and sighted dancers use innovative wearable tech to create a powerful new dance theatre show

19 May 2026

Fireflies at Dawn, created by Leeds-based Unbound Dance Theatre, comes to our Courtyard Theatre from 24-25 June

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Talented Learning Disabled cast return with a new show guaranteed to raise a SMILE!

11 May 2026

The latest production from Leeds-based Bright Sparks Theatre, a company with a majority Learning Disabled cast, is a festival of frolic, with songs, s...

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Full cast announced for Leeds Playhouse’s major new staging of Brassed Off

8 May 2026

Leeds Playhouse announces the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leac...

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Leeds Playhouse announces Artistic Director Tom Wright’s first season of productions

30 Apr 2026

Inaugural season of shows brings a host of new productions in the Quarry and Courtyard theatres from autumn 2026 to summer 2027

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Three new Trustees appointed to support our next chapter of national ambition

22 Apr 2026

Top industry leaders bring a wealth of experience at a pivotal moment for the Playhouse

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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