Two people sitting on a couch in front of a stadium. There is a man sitting on a bucket next to them. There is blue text on the image reading, 'Through It All Together. Written by Chris O'Connor.'
23 Jun – 19 Jul 2025
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Through It All Together

23 Jun – 19 Jul 2025

  • Venue
    Courtyard
  • Running time
    2 hours 15 minutes (inc interval)
  • Age guidance
    11+
  • Content Advisories

A love letter to Marcelo Bielsa, the beautiful game and the bond that unites families and fans. 

Howard and Sue, an ordinary Yorkshire couple with an extraordinary passion for Leeds United, are navigating living with dementia. Can Leeds United’s new manager, Marcelo Bielsa, inspire Howard, Sue – and the team – to get Through It All Together?   

Despite the ups and downs of following their beloved team, they’re determined to find the misplaced teabags, write down Howard’s famous chilli recipe, and witness their team return to the promised land of the Premier League after 16 long years.   

A heartwarming story of resilience, stubborn independence and glorious failure, Through It All Together is a new play by Leeds playwright Chris O’Connor.

 

Through It All Together is proudly sponsored by JM Glendinning, as Associate Production Sponsor.

 

Dementia Friendly performances

People living with dementia are warmly welcome to all performances (even if they are Man United fans). Trained, dementia-aware staff and quiet spaces will also be available at dedicated Dementia Friendly performances.

Dementia Friendly Flyer

Production Images. Photos by Charlie Swinbourne

From the rehearsal room. Photos by Charlie Swinbourne

Reece Dinsdale

Howard

Shobna Gulati

Sue

Natalie Davies

Hazel

Dean Smith

Multi-role Actor

Everal A Walsh

Multi-role Actor

Chris O’Connor

Writer

Gitika Buttoo

Director

Amanda Stoodley

Set and Costume Designer

Jason Taylor

Lighting Designer

Annie May Fletcher

Sound Design & Composer

Neil Bettles

Movement Director

Lucy Casson CDG

Casting Director

Dr. Nicky Taylor

Leeds Playhouse Theatre & Dementia Consultant

Audio Flyer

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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