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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Animal Farm wins big at the UK Theatre Awards

13 Oct 2025