7 – 25 Apr 2026

Planet Omar

7 – 25 Apr 2026

Venue
Courtyard
Running time
1 hr 30 mins plus interval
Age guidance
7+
Content Advisories

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Content Advisories

The play has themes of Islamophobia, systemic racism and White privilege. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our box office team.
Group bookings

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Group bookings

Please contact our Box Office on 0113 213 7700 or email groups@leedsplayhouse.org.uk to book in your school or group (10 tickets or more) to come and see a production.

School prices for Planet Omar are £16 per ticket. To help support your visit, every 11th seat will be free of charge. When booking, please provide the total number of seats required including staff.

Groups of 10+ get £5 off tickets on the top 2 price bands.

All offers are subject to availability.

Play Trailer

Step into the fantastically imaginative and chaotic world of Planet Omar, following the adventures of an 8-year-old British-Pakistani Muslim boy with a wild imagination, a big heart, and a knack for getting into trouble. 

When Omar’s family moves to a new neighbourhood, he faces a whirlwind of challenges: a new school, an unfriendly neighbour, and a bully who makes every day feel like a battle. But with a little help from his family, best friend Charlie, and a very friendly dragon, Omar discovers his not-so-average imagination is his greatest strength.

Keep your eyes peeled for a gigantic piece of cheese, walking food, and dreams springing to life. Let your imagination run wild with this joyful, vibrant and hugely entertaining adventure for the whole family, brimming with warmth, humour – and delightful puppets!

This world premiere production tells an important and relevant story for all ages that celebrates empathy, community, and resilience.

Based on the beloved books by Zanib Mian and brought to life by award-winning playwright Asif Khan and director Sameena Hussain.

A Production by Leeds Playhouse, in association with the Unicorn Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Throughout the run of Planet Omar at Leeds Playhouse, there will be prayer spaces available pre-and post-show, as well as a dedicated non-alcoholic bar with family-friendly drinks and snacks.

Trailers

Watch the production trailer

Watch the rehearsal trailer

Planet Omar BSL Flyer

Production images

Aizah Khan (Mum) and Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

Umar Butt (Dad) and Izzy Coward (Charlie) with Esa the puppet in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

Emaan Durrani (Maryam), Aizah Khan (Mum) and Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

Emaan Durrani (Maryam), Izzy Coward with Esa puppet, Aizah Khan (Mum) and Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

H2O the dragon with Aizah Khan and Umar Butt. Photo by Robling Pix

Izzy Coward with Esa puppet and Aizah Khan (Mum) in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

Izzy Coward, Emaan Durrani, Joanna Holden, Aizah Khan and Justin Kendal-Sadiq. Photo by Robling Pix

Joanna Holden (Mrs Hutchinson) in Planet Omar. Photo by Robling Pix

In the rehearsal room

Emaan Durrani, Izzy Coward, Aizah Khan, Umar Butt and Justin Kendal-Sadiq in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Esa (Omar's puppet baby brother) and Izzy Coward (Charlie) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Umar Butt, Izzy Coward, Justin Kendal-Sadiq, Emaan Durrani, Aizah Khan and Joanna Holden in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Joanna Holden, Aizah Khan, Emaan Durrani, Justin Kendal-Sadiq, Izzy Coward and Umar Butt in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Joanna Holden (centre, Mrs Rodgers & Mrs Hutchinson) pushed by Umar Butt (Dad) and Aizah Khan (Mum) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Izzy Coward (Charlie), Umar Butt (Dad) and Aizah Khan (Mum) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Izzy Coward (Charlie) and Emaan Durrani (Maryam & Daniel) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Emaan Durrani (Maryam), Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) Puppet Esa, Umar Butt (Dad) and Aizah Khan (Mum) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Emaan Durrani (Maryam), Aizah Khan (Mum) and Justin Kendal-Sadiq (Omar) in rehearsals for Planet Omar. Photo Steffi Njoya

Umar Butt

Dad

Izzy Coward

Charlie & Daniel's Mum

Emaan Durrani

Daniel & Maryam

Joanna Holden

Mrs Rodgers & Mrs Hutchinson

Justin Kendal-Sadiq

Omar

Aizah Khan

Mum

Asif Khan

Adapter

Sameena Hussain

Director

Nikki Charlesworth

Set, Costume & Puppet Designer / Puppet Director

Sam Osborne

Lighting Designer

Ryan Dunnett

Associate Lighting Designer

Helen Skiera

Sound Designer & Composer

Lucy Casson CDG

Casting Director

Zoe Katsilerou

Movement Director

Kenan Ali

Fight Director

For Schools and Teachers

Here is our digital Planet Omar School Resource pack.

Audio Flyer

Planet Omar

Content Advisories

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Trailers

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