Local communities

Working together with our local community in Leeds to improve creative access for people in the region.

Throughout the year, we deliver workshops and performances in eight community partner areas of the city, as well as inviting local community leaders to bring their neighbours to the Playhouse.

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Upcoming ways to get involved

Communities
Gina Tavares Manuel Poetry Competition Performance

10 Jul 2026

Celebrating the life of Leeds artist Gina Tavares Manuel through poetry, music and dance.

Students and teachers
Gina Tavares Manuel Poetry Competition

27 Apr – 22 Jun 2026

Do you have a passion for poetry? Do you know someone between the ages of 5 and 16 who has a flair with words? If the answer is YES, then…

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Middleton Youth Theatre (DAZL)

Tuesdays (Term time)

Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre on your doorstep, at DAZL Dance Middleton. Ages 7-11.

RJC Playhouse Youth Theatre

Fridays (Term time)

Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre on your doorstep, at the Mandela Centre in Chapeltown. Ages 9-12.

  • 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