Yorkshire Brass Bands join Leeds Playhouse’s new production of Brassed Off
Thu 2 Apr, 2026
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Playhouse production
Brassed Off
18 Jun – 11 Jul 2026
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Tickets£16.50 - £57.50
Bookings are subject to a £2.95 transaction fee.
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VenueQuarry
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Running time2 hrs 30 mins TBC
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Age guidance12+ TBC
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Thirty years after the much-loved British film first struck a chord with audiences, Leeds Playhouse brings Brassed Off back to the stage. The heartening story of a community standing on the brink - where music becomes a defiant act of hope.
In the heart of Yorkshire, the mining community of Grimley is under threat. The colliery faces closure, jobs are at stake, and with them the identity of a town and its people. At its heart is Danny, leading a band of brass playing miners who must find a way to keep their community spirit alive.
Enter Gloria, flugelhorn in hand, carrying both the past and the possibility of something new. As tensions rise, relationships change, and pressure mounts, the band battles to reach the National Championships at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Featuring live music from local brass bands, come and join this powerful celebration of courage, camaraderie, and the big brass spirit that refuses to be silenced.
Cast
Wendy Albiston
Vera
David Birrell
Danny
Andy Cryer
Jim
Ewen Cummins
Harry
Stacey Ghent
Ensemble & Cover
Maddie Hansen
Gloria
Frazer Hadfield
Andy
Danielle Henry
Sandra
Alasdair Linn
Callum & Cover
Robin Morrissey
Phil
Pete Sowerby
Ensemble & Cover
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Creatives
Mark Herman
Original Screenplay
Paul Allen
Adaptor
Amy Leach
Director
Katie Scott
Designer
Jai Morjaria
Lighting Designer
John Biddle
Composer
Jonathan Mitra
Musical Director
Hear The Picture – Dan Parr
Audio Description Consultant
Esther Irving
Audio Description Consultant
Dave Wycherley
BSL Interpreter
Kev McCurdy
Fight Director
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